Commonwealth News
Bangladesh Independence Day
Bangladesh Independence Day is marked by parades, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and speeches by government officials. People also light candles and offer prayers in memory of the martyrs who fought for the country's freedom. The day is a public holiday, and various...
New deep-sea worm named after Trinidad & Tobago scientist
A recently discovered deep-sea worm has been named after Judith Gobin, a marine scientist from Trinidad and Tobago. This new species of worm is capable of surviving in extreme temperatures on the ocean floor, be it scorching hot or freezing cold. It is officially...
Ramadan Kareem
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This means abstaining from food and drink during the daylight hours for the entire month. The end of Ramadan is marked by the Eid al-Fitr festival,...
Commonwealth study finds increased focus on ocean-climate action
49 countries out of 56 commonwealth countries that border the sea are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. New research shows these Commonwealth countries have mainstreamed their commitment to addressing the impacts of climate change on their coastal...
Foreign lawyers, foreign law firms can now operate in India
The Bar Council of India (BCI), the statutory body that governs legal practice in the country, allows the entry of foreign law firms in India. However, they will still operate in the country in a limited capacity, such as by providing legal advice on foreign law, and...
Namibia Independence Day
The day is marked by national celebrations, including parades, cultural events, and speeches by political leaders. Under the theme: ‘A people United for Prosperity’, the country will host its official celebration of the 33rd Independence day anniversary in Outapi in...