Commonwealth News
UK publishes guidelines for those wanting to pay final respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Sep 12, 2022
The British government issues a set of guidelines for people wishing to file past the late queen’s closed coffin that will rest on a raised platform called a catafalque in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament. Thousands are expected on 19 September 2022 to pay...
Gibraltar National Day
Sep 10, 2022
Celebrations begin with a fancy dress display competition for children that takes place at Gibraltar’s Parliament House, followed by school competitions, street parties and musical performances. At night, festivities continue with fireworks displays and public...
HM Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022
Sep 9, 2022
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is immensely saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II. Ever dedicated to her duties and her people, she was the most exemplary leader of the Commonwealth and her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the...
Prince Charles becomes King Charles III
Sep 9, 2022
Clarence House confirms that Elizabeth II's son officially has become King Charles III following the Queen's demise. King Charles III issued his first statement saying, “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss...
Cabinet approves India-UK MoU on mutual recognition of academic qualifications
Sep 8, 2022
Indian Union Cabinet approves an MoU between India, the UK and Northern Ireland on mutual recognition of academic qualifications to promote student mobility. The MoU aims to collaborate on the bilateral exchange of information with the establishment of Joint/Dual...
East Africa: Turning a gap in the market into a growing healthcare chain
Sep 8, 2022
Meet Nikhil Pereira-Kamath, founder and executive chairman of Africa Healthcare Network. It is one of the largest dialysis chains across sub-Saharan Africa. Nikhil aims to run over 100 centres by 2025 and is currently working on expansion across eastern and southern...