Commonwealth News
“We cannot compromise with catastrophe, so we must compromise with each other”: Commonwealth Secretary-General at COP27
The Commonwealth Secretary-General highlights the climate disasters of the recent past and urges all the nations at the United Nations COP27 (Climate Change Conference) to agree on meaningful actions towards climate change, finance and justice while prioritising the...
Hong Kong Legal Week 2022
This year the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce attended the Hong Kong Legal Week 2022! An amazing event held by the Department of Justice in celebration of HKSAR's 25th Anniversary.
Namibia to host Commonwealth Rowing competition
The Namibian Canoe and Rowing Federation announce to host the first Commonwealth Coastal Rowing Beach Sprints tournament starting December 2022. Many Commonwealth countries like Australia, Canada, England, Barbados and the Bahamas will compete at the event. Read the...
Remembrance Day
This Memorial Day is observed in many Commonwealth countries, to honour those who served and gave their lives during the World Wars. Poppies are a common sight that endures the remembrance of the sacrifices made. During the hour, a two-minute silence is observed to...
Maldives Republic Day
This holiday is a jovial and boisterous celebration of Maldives' history and heritage. Celebrations begin with an official flag-hoisting ceremony and are followed by presidential speeches. Amongst the public fanfare and talent shows, the most awaited are two marching...
Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition: Sedhana wins bronze award
Sedhana Dineth Ukwatte Liyanage wins the bronze prize at the competition based on the topic of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition was conducted by the Royal Commonwealth Society. The 17-year-old,...