Commonwealth News
Janmashtami Mauritius
In Mauritius, Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by the local Hindu community. Preparations for the festival begin well in advance, with temples and homes being decorated with colourful lights and traditional ornaments. Special events and...
Jamaica Independence Day
Independence Day is a moment of pride and reflection for Jamaicans, as they celebrate their rich cultural heritage, diversity, and national identity. This day is marked by various festivities, parades, cultural performances, and flag-raising ceremonies across the...
Founders’ Day Ghana
It is a time for Ghanaians to pay tribute to their founding fathers and mothers, who fought for self-governance, sovereignty, and national unity. One of the most prominent figures celebrated on Founders' Day is Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who became the first Prime Minister of...
Umuganura Day Rwanda
The word "Umuganura" means "first fruits" in the Kinyarwanda language, and symbolises the celebration of the first harvest of the season. On this day, various rituals and ceremonies take place, including offerings of the first harvested crops, prayers, traditional...
13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting
The 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (13WAMM) is set to take place from 21-23 August 2023 at the stunning Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, the Bahamas. This significant gathering will convene under the theme 'Equality Toward a Common...
Collaboration is the only way forward, Commonwealth Secretary-General tells World Tourism Organization’s Africa Summit
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, underscored the pressing need for increased collaboration in order to foster a resilient and sustainable tourism sector that benefits people, prosperity, and the planet. During her address at the...