Commonwealth News
Grenada signs MOU with Suku Technologies to enhance ICT skills
The Government of Grenada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Suku Technologies, a Ghanaian-based IT solutions firm, to advance digital literacy and ICT skills among its civil servants, youth, and MSMEs. The MOU, signed by Prime Minister Dickon...
Commonwealth Secretary-General to Advocate for Small States at UN SIDS4 Conference in Antigua and Barbuda
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, will attend the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda. From May 27-30, 2024, the conference aims to establish a new program of action to support the...
Guyana Independence Day
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham became the first prime minister of the newly independent Guyana and led the country from 1966 to 1980. Independence Day celebrations in Guyana include military parades, cultural dances and performances, patriotic songs, fireworks displays...
Seychelles and Botswana to collaborate on agriculture, education and tourism projects
Seychelles and Botswana reaffirmed collaboration in agriculture, education, and tourism. High Commissioner Chandapiwa Nteta sought Seychelles' international support amid Botswana's diamond trade challenges. Import restrictions by the G7 on Russian diamonds could...
Africa Day
African Union Day, also known as Africa Day, commemorates the birth of the AU, which succeeded the OAU in promoting unity and cooperation among African states. Founded on May 25, 1963, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the OAU brought together 32 independent African countries...
De Beers Group reports on progress towards ‘Building Forever’ sustainability goals
De Beers Group recently announced significant progress towards its 'Building Forever' sustainability goals. Achievements include engaging 5,000 women and girls in STEM two years ahead of schedule, establishing a flagship Diamonds For Development Fund in Botswana,...