Commonwealth News
Sri Lanka cabinet approves new economic law to meet IMF targets
Sri Lanka's cabinet recently approved a new economic law aligning with key objectives outlined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced the cabinet spokesperson. After facing its severest financial crisis in over seven decades in 2022, including a default...
Nauru Constitution Day
Constitution Day in Nauru celebrates the country's constitutional adoption, which took effect in January 1968, initially with 18 parliamentary members, later increased to 19. The significant amendments made on May 17, 1968, now mark this date as Constitution Day. In...
Cyprus economy sees highest growth rate in five quarters
Cyprus experienced its highest economic growth in five quarters in Q1 2024, with GDP rising by 3.5% compared to Q1 2023, according to preliminary data from Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Adjusted for seasonal fluctuations, the growth rate reached 3.3%, the...
India, Papua New Guinea co-production ‘Papa Buka’ sets July shoot
In a remarkable cross-cultural cinematic endeavour, Indian filmmaker Dr. Bijukumar Damodaran's upcoming film "Papa Buka" is set to commence principal photography of locations in Papua New Guinea in July. The Story of "Papa Buka" "Papa Buka" follows the journey of...
New Zealand government announces $17 million for solar upgrade in Papua New Guinea
New Zealand pledges $17 million to boost Papua New Guinea's solar energy potential. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts announced the investment during their visit to Papua New Guinea. The funding aims to support a new solar...
PM of Trinidad and Tobago to visit Ghana for Otumfuo’s Silver Jubilee celebrations
Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Keith Rowley is set to attend the 25th-anniversary celebrations of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the revered traditional ruler of the Ashanti Kingdom in Ghana. This follows the recent visit of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to Trinidad...