Nov 28, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Sri Lanka’s central bank has introduced a new single policy rate of 8% to support the country’s ongoing economic recovery from a severe financial crisis. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced the move to simplify its interest rate mechanism by replacing...
Nov 27, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Hong Kong residents can now experience cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, as Australian food-tech start-up Vow launches its innovative products in the city. The Aubrey, a Japanese bar at the Mandarin Oriental, has introduced two dishes featuring Vow’s...
Nov 27, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill has officially become law, offering a pathway for certain individuals to reclaim their New Zealand citizenship, previously revoked under the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982. This new legislation applies...
Nov 26, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dominica’s highest national honour, the Dominica National Award of Honour, during the historic India-CARICOM Summit 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana. Dominica President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award in recognition of...
Nov 25, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Bitcoin’s close approach to the $100,000 milestone on November 24 spurred significant trading activity, resulting in one of the largest weekend cryptocurrency liquidation events over six months. Over $470 million in positions were cleared within 24 hours,...
Nov 15, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Guru Nanak, born in 1469 in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi, espoused teachings centred on equality, love, humility, and service to others. He advocated for a spiritual path predicated on the unity of humanity and devotion to a singular, universal Creator. His message emphasized...
Nov 15, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Ankita Yadav, representing the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, had the privilege of meeting with the Honourable Fekita ‘Utoikamanu, Tonga’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, during the...
Nov 14, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 concluded recently in Apia, Samoa, where Commonwealth leaders convened under the theme, “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth.” During the summit, heads of government reaffirmed their...
Nov 13, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Bradford has officially unveiled the UK’s only Commonwealth War Memorial outside London in a moving ceremony at the War Memorial Gardens in the city centre. The monument honours the service and sacrifice of soldiers from Commonwealth nations who fought in World War I...
Nov 12, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is observed across Commonwealth countries to honour the brave members of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives in service. Celebrated annually since the end of the First World War, Remembrance Day uses the red poppy as a...
