Sep 22, 2023 | Commonwealth News
India’s parliament, led by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, passed the Constitution 128th Amendment Bill, also known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The bill reserves one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. All 214 MPs present voted... 
Sep 21, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Referred to locally as ‘Jum 1-Indipendenza,’ this public holiday sees a vibrant array of festivities, including a diverse range of performances and patriotic concerts. The Bishop of Malta organizes a solemn Pontifical Mass, which is followed by a touching... 
Sep 21, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In a significant gesture of appreciation, Foreign Minister HE A.K. Abdul Momen handed over a Token of Appreciation to Julia Charlton, the distinguished Chairman of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce. This momentous event took place during the 40UNDER40 SMART... 
Sep 19, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Independence Day in St. Kitts and Nevis is a public holiday and is celebrated with various events and festivities. These celebrations typically include parades, cultural performances, flag-raising ceremonies, speeches by government officials, and the singing of the... 
Sep 19, 2023 | Commonwealth News
A series of high-level ministerial meetings is scheduled to convene during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. These meetings will serve as a platform for representatives from all member countries of the Commonwealth to come... 
Sep 18, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Salman F Rahman, the Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser, urges global businesses from the Commonwealth countries to invest in various sectors in Bangladesh, including agriculture, industry, and information technology (IT). The Commonwealth... 
Sep 18, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Julia Charlton, Chair of the Commonwealth Chamber, was invited to speak on Banking and Professional Services at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum in Dhaka. Julia was part of a panel moderated by Tanya Beckett which included esteemed individuals such as Abdur... 
Sep 16, 2023 | Commonwealth News
It is a significant national holiday in Papua New Guinea. It is celebrated with various events, ceremonies, cultural performances, and parades across the country. The day is an occasion to reflect on the nation’s history, cultural diversity, and achievements... 
Sep 16, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Malaysia Day is a significant national holiday in Malaysia, and it is observed with various events, parades, cultural performances, and patriotic activities throughout the country. It is a day for Malaysians to celebrate their nation’s unity, diversity, and... 
Sep 15, 2023 | Commonwealth News
A skincare company endorsed by one of the Kardashian sisters has lost a trademark dispute against an essential oils start-up company. Rory Hill, a West Coaster, initiated the establishment of Manuka Medic in 2018 after he observed that his sensitive skin improved...