Dec 27, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In the past year, our #Commonwealth family has seen incredible growth and innovation across industries. From Jamaica’s new tech hub to Rwanda’s booming manufacturing sector – countries are thriving! 🚀 Join us as we recap positive news from 12...
Dec 25, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Christmas season begins in late November or early December with the start of Advent, a period of preparation for Christmas Day. Traditions like decorating Christmas trees, singing carols, attending church services, and waiting for Santa Claus are hallmarks of the...
Dec 20, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In 2022, BioNTech laid out a plan to enable African countries to produce its Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine under the company’s supervision. The goal is to promote vaccine equity and self-reliance for the region. Currently, Africa relies on imports for 99% of its...
Dec 20, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Eswatini National Plant Health Inspection Services (NaPHIS), in collaboration with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat and other partners, concluded a seven-month assessment of Eswatini’s phytosanitary system. The partners...
Dec 19, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has praised the innovative strides being made by players and stakeholders in its digital ecosystem, especially in the area of fintech. Speaking at the award ceremony for the first eCedi Hackathon competition hosted by the...
Dec 18, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The United Kingdom and the elected governments of 12 British Overseas Territories have come together to release a Joint Declaration reaffirming their deep and historic partnership. The declaration was signed following a 2-day meeting held on November 14-15, 2023...
Dec 16, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Royal Commonwealth Society Hong Kong (RCS HK) recently hosted its annual Christmas party at the Helena May in Hong Kong. Attended by the Commonwealth Chamber Chairman Julia Charlton and many distinguished guests, the event served as an opportunity to celebrate the...
Dec 11, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Mozambican parliament approved the 2024 budget plan and spending estimates (PESOE), despite opposition complaints about last-minute changes. The ruling Frelimo party’s 165 deputies voted in favour of the budget on its first reading, while all 37 opposition...
Dec 11, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The government of Bermuda has announced plans to issue a blue bond and establish a new blue and green investment fund to support ocean conservation and decarbonization in the island nation. As one of the largest custodians of marine environments globally, responsible...
