Commonwealth News
Ghana Founders’ Day
This holiday was originally observed on 21st September to recognize the birthday of Dr Kwame Nkrumah. On this day, the country gathers to watch the president and prime minister join Nkrumah’s decedents to lay wreathes at Nkrumah’s monument. Small celebrations are held...
St Kitts and Nevis Culturama Day
The festivities of this holiday usually start from the end of July and last throughout the month of August. Celebrations involve concerts and music, parties and food fairs. People march through packed streets and thousands of spectators from across the world visit to...
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern marks Treaty of Friendship in Samoa
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes a special visit to Samoa commemorating 60 years of friendship between them. New Zealand also plans to restart education, scholarship and skills exchange with the first day of borders reopening since Covid-19. Read the...
CWG 2022: Achinta Sheuli lifts games record 313kg to win India’s third gold
India’s 20-year-old weightlifter Achinta Sheuli, breaks the Games record by lifting a total of 313kg in the men's 73kg category 2022 Commonwealth Games. Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad, ended as the second best lifting a total of 303kg. While Canada's Shad Darsigny...
Al-Hijrah: Islamic New Year
It is the first day of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic Calendar. This month is amongst the four most significant months of the calendar. The customs and celebrations of this day vary from country to country. In general, special prayers and sermons...
Vanuatu Independence Day
During this holiday, the most festive celebrations take place around Port Villa, the capital of Vanuatu. Flag raising ceremonies, military parades, traditional performances and canoe races at the harbour are amongst the many activities citizens partake in. A special...