Commonwealth News
Ghana and Rwanda sign MoU to enhance cross-border fintech agreement
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have recently taken a significant step towards advancing financial technology innovation and integration in Africa. The two countries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a licence...
SpaceX lands booster off coast of Bahamas for first time
SpaceX landed its first-stage rocket booster on a drone ship off The Bahamas, marking a significant milestone in international operations. The Starlink mission departed Cape Canaveral Space Force Station carrying 23 satellites destined for low Earth orbit. The booster...
CARICOM Development Fund and Afreximbank sign grant agreement to establish Green, Resilience and Sustainability Facility
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a €708,000 grant agreement to establish a Green, Resilience, and Sustainability Facility (GRSF). The signing took place during CARICOM's 48th Regular Meeting of Heads of...
Mano River Union delegation studies successful border post model to enhance women’s cross-border trade
A delegation from the Mano River Union (MRU) recently completed a successful visit to the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP) between Kenya and Uganda to study efficient cross-border trading systems that support women traders. The delegation included women traders and...
Barbados Hosts CARICOM Conference
The 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Conference opened Wednesday in Bridgetown, Barbados, under the theme "Strength in Unity: Building Caribbean Resilience, Inclusive Growth, and Sustainable Development." Chaired by Barbados PM Mia Mottley and Secretary-General Carla...
Budget 2025: Singapore to introduce 50% corporate income tax rebate amid higher rent, labour costs
In Singapore, companies will receive a 50% corporate income tax rebate for the 2025 assessment year, as announced by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong. Eligible firms, which must have at least one local worker in 2024, will also get a cash grant of...