Dec 22, 2021 | Commonwealth News
As per the new common agricultural policy (CAP), Cyprus plans to spend €461.9m on the agricultural sector over the five-year period of 2023-2027 subject to European Commission consultations and approval. The Agriculture ministry visions for a green Cyprus through... 
Dec 21, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Botswana will be investing in the idea of a “knowledge-based economy” – one that does not rely on a finite resource. Diamond mining remains one of the biggest revenue earners but with the presence of high levels of inequality and an unemployment rate... 
Dec 21, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Australian drone logistics provider Swoop Aero announces to launch medical drone services in Namibia early next year, in collaboration with local health services provider Macquarie Medical Care. The drone scheme services will be for both urban and rural communities... 
Dec 21, 2021 | Commonwealth News
The European Commission to disburse €41.1 million to Malta in pre-financing under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). It is equivalent to 13% of the country’s financial allocation and is a part of the unprecedented EU response to emerge stronger from the... 
Dec 20, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Amid the global chip crises, India approves a $10 billion incentive plan to attract semiconductor and display manufacturers. To establish the country as a global electronics production hub Indian government will extend financial support of up to 50 per cent of a... 
Dec 20, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Bangladesh to deepen its ties with the Maldives, a small Commonwealth island nation, to discuss trade, connectivity, migration and tourism as part of its greater objective of regional integration in South Asia. The PM Sheikh Hasina will hold a bilateral meeting with... 
Dec 20, 2021 | Commonwealth News
AsaaseGPS Limited, a wholly-owned Ghanaian software development company and a subsidiary of Afrifanom Group, signs a partnership agreement with the Maseru Municipal Council and Future Systems Limited in order to provide Lesotho with a new and effective digital... 
Dec 18, 2021 | Commonwealth News
South Africa’s Hypernova Space Technologies intends to launch an innovative satellite thruster system that could revolutionise space travel in future. The breakthrough technology will burn metals as rocket fuel, as opposed to the current use of expensive rare... 
Dec 18, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Every full moon is a public holiday in Sri Lanka. Poya Day is a day of religious rites. The term “poya” in Sinhalese comes from Pali and Sanskrit, which means “fast day”. Local devotees celebrate this day by visiting temples for worship. 
Dec 17, 2021 | Commonwealth News
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism and Investment, Charles Fernandez extends his wishes to Keisha Schahaff, who will be the first Antiguan and Barbudan, and Caribbean woman to travel to space. The ministry offered full support and the Ministry of Tourism and...