Commonwealth News
Saint David’s Day
On this day, people in Wales wear traditional Welsh national costumes, such as the Welsh hat, and attend special church services to honour Saint David. Parades and concerts are held throughout Wales to celebrate Welsh culture and heritage, including traditional music,...
Commonwealth Day 2023 theme announced: ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’
On 13th March 2023, Commonwealth Day will be celebrated on the recently announced theme of 'Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’. The celebration will include a series of events and activities like flag-raising ceremonies, school functions and cultural...
Brunei National Day
Hari Nasional in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital, starts early with a crowd of 20,000 gathering in the Padang for official proceedings. The Sultan leads the ceremonies in full military regalia, which includes a procession of the royal army, police, students, and...
‘Beyond the Passport’ campaign, a great success in Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme
On the occasion of its 44th Independence Anniversary government officials gathered for the country’s opening ceremony of their Independence Business Expo. The 2-day Expo, showcased various useful products and services by small and medium businesses. The country's...
Saint Lucia Independence Day
The nation is named after the Christian martyr Lucia of Syracuse, and it is the only country in the world that has been named after a woman. On its 44th anniversary, the celebration will involve an annual military parade with a ceremony. Various tennis tournaments,...
Vodafone sells 70% stake in Ghana business to Telecel
Telecom giant, Vodafone completes its sale of a 70% majority stake in Ghana business to Telecel after receiving all the regulatory approvals. Founded in 1986, Telecel is an Africa-focused telecommunication company that is also involved in anchoring fintech,...