Commonwealth News
Rishi Sunak unveils plans to attract tech talent to UK
Nov 23, 2022
UK Premier Rishi Sunak pledges to create one of the most attractive visa regimes to attract entrepreneurs and highly skilled young professionals. He plans to bring new AI (artificial intelligence) scholarships and Master's conversion courses to attract the world's...
Tuvalu to preserve the island nation’s land, culture and history in the metaverse
Nov 22, 2022
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu teams up with Sydney-based creative agency, The Monkeys to co-create a digital version of one of the islands. Simon Kofe, the Minister of Justice, Communication & Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, also revealed its plan to preserve and...
Commonwealth trains over 500 police in Mauritius on protecting human rights
Nov 22, 2022
During her visit to Mauritius, Commonwealth Secretariat’s Human Rights Unit conducts 5-day training with the local law enforcement to help and bond their understanding towards diverse communities and policing human rights principles. The workshop also highlighted...
First airport metaverse takes flight in India
Nov 21, 2022
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India launches the first metaverse airport, known as Metaport. Based on Polygon blockchain, users can talk to other travellers on this digital platform, shop online, and have access to all kinds of entertainment. Read the...
Isle Of Man to host free moderated forum on Financial Centre of Excellence
Nov 21, 2022
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce will host a webinar featuring Hon Alexander John ALLINSON MB BChir MRCGP DCH DGM DRCOG MHK, David Bushe from FIM Capital Limited, Andy Morgan, the CEO at Affinity Group, Laurence Keenan from Laurence Keenan Advocates &...
Camilla’s ‘beautiful speech and tribute’ praised at Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
Nov 19, 2022
The winners and runners-up of this year’s Commonwealth Essay Prize were awarded at a reception hosted by the Queen Consort in Buckingham Palace. Queen Consort Camilla also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in a heart-touching speech quoting her as "dear...