Oct 2, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On this day, the festivities commence with a grand military parade in the capital city of Nicosia, where the streets are adorned with the vibrant colours of the Cypriot flag – blue and copper-red, symbolising the island’s azure skies and the rich copper mines...
Sep 30, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Botswana’s journey to independence is a remarkable success story in Africa. After gaining independence in 1966, Botswana transformed from one of the world’s poorest nations into a prosperous and stable country on the African continent. The country’s...
Sep 26, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Mary Yongai, a 26-year-old makeup artist from Sierra Leone, set a new Guinness World Record by completing 111 cosmetic makeovers in 24 hours, surpassing her goal of 100 and breaking the previous record of 96 held by Indonesia’s Martha Tilaar since 2005. To meet...
Sep 24, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Republic Day in Trinidad and Tobago is a time of national pride, celebrated with cultural events, parades, and community gatherings that honour the nation’s rich history and diverse heritage. It is a day for citizens to reflect on the country’s journey...
Sep 19, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Independence Day celebration is a time for the people of these Caribbean islands to honour their rich history, cultural heritage, and the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom. The festivities begin with the ceremonial raising of the national flag,...
Sep 17, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has entered into a $1.3 billion public-private partnership (PPP) with Indian conglomerate Adani Group and Africa50, an infrastructure investment platform of the African Development Bank. The partnership aims to enhance...
Sep 16, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Independence Day is a time for the people of Papua New Guinea to celebrate their rich cultural heritage and national identity. The day is often filled with parades, traditional dances, and various ceremonies honouring the country’s journey to sovereignty and its...
Sep 13, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) electoral board has shortlisted 48 candidates for the upcoming executive elections, with ten seats available. This election marks a decade of CYC’s efforts in promoting youth development and increasing participation across 56...
Sep 13, 2024 | Commonwealth News
In a move to strengthen Malawi’s manufacturing sector and support the President’s Vision of Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining (ATM) Strategy, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Sosten Gwengwe, has extended an invitation to manufacturing companies from the...
Sep 9, 2024 | Commonwealth News
In a move to strengthen international trade relations, Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Shri Piyush Goyal and Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister of Industry & Commerce for Rajasthan, held crucial talks with a delegation from the Commonwealth Enterprise...
