Commonwealth News
India, Papua New Guinea co-production ‘Papa Buka’ sets July shoot
May 16, 2024
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
May 14, 2024
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
May 13, 2024
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...
St Kitts and Nevis to host Investment Gateway Summit
May 10, 2024
St. Kitts and Nevis is set to host its inaugural Investment Gateway Summit 2024, aiming to establish a new standard in exclusive networking and collaboration. Themed "Connect, Celebrate & Collaborate," the summit is set to become the world's premier gathering of...
Australia, Tuvalu to launch climate and security pact this year
May 9, 2024
Australia and Tuvalu have announced an agreement to launch a significant climate and security pact later this year. The pact, signed ensures that Tuvalu's residents, facing threats from rising sea levels, have the right to live in Australia. Additionally, Australia...
ADB to replenish $5b grant fund for Asia-Pacific, including transformative projects in Bangladesh
May 8, 2024
Donors and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have pledged $5 billion to replenish the Asian Development Fund (ADF) 14 and the Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) 8. This commitment was announced during the ADB's 57th Annual Meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia. ADF 14...