Commonwealth News
African Development Bank approves $28.49 million grant to enhance Ghana’s universal electrification goal
Ghana gains approval of a $28.49 million grant from the African Development Bank's Board of Directors to construct renewable energy infrastructure, which aims to increase its use of renewable energy by 10% by 2030. The funding will assist in constructing mini-grids,...
WPL 2023 final: Mumbai Indians win inaugural WPL title after Sciver-Brunt fifty
Nat Sciver-Brunt, the all-rounder from England, scored an unbeaten 60 runs to lead Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the first-ever Women's Premier League held in Mumbai. The five-team competition has been praised as a transformative...
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...