Jun 1, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On January 1, 1962, Western Samoa achieved independence. To prevent the special celebration from coinciding with New Year’s Day, Independence Day is celebrated on June 1. This day holds immense national pride and is marked by official ceremonies, cultural showcases,...
May 31, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Chennai-based start-up Agnikul Cosmos achieved a milestone with successfully launching its indigenously built rocket from Sriharikota’s first private launchpad. The rocket, powered by a 3D-printed semi-cryogenic engine, demonstrated critical components for...
May 30, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On May 30th, 1967, Anguilla issued a unilateral declaration of independence and established itself as the “Republic of Anguilla.” Anguilla Day is commemorated with many festivities, including parades, cultural events, boat races, and local performances,...
May 30, 2024 | Commonwealth News
On May 30th, 1967, Anguilla issued a unilateral declaration of independence and established itself as the “Republic of Anguilla.” Anguilla Day is commemorated with many festivities, including parades, cultural events, boat races, and local performances,...
May 29, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Vanuatu is conducting its first referendum since independence, with citizens voting on proposed constitutional amendments to address political instability. The referendum seeks to strengthen the country’s party system by preventing party hopping among lawmakers and...
May 29, 2024 | Commonwealth News
NASA recently launched a small satellite as part of its PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission to enhance climate change predictions. The satellite, deployed atop Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from New Zealand, will use CubeSats to...
May 28, 2024 | Commonwealth News
The Government of Grenada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Suku Technologies, a Ghanaian-based IT solutions firm, to advance digital literacy and ICT skills among its civil servants, youth, and MSMEs. The MOU, signed by Prime Minister Dickon...
May 28, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, will attend the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda. From May 27-30, 2024, the conference aims to establish a new program of action to support the...
May 27, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham became the first prime minister of the newly independent Guyana and led the country from 1966 to 1980. Independence Day celebrations in Guyana include military parades, cultural dances and performances, patriotic songs, fireworks displays...
May 27, 2024 | Commonwealth News
Seychelles and Botswana reaffirmed collaboration in agriculture, education, and tourism. High Commissioner Chandapiwa Nteta sought Seychelles’ international support amid Botswana’s diamond trade challenges. Import restrictions by the G7 on Russian diamonds...
