Feb 17, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Alberta Premier Don Getty introduced Family Day as a holiday to emphasise the importance of family values. While two-thirds of Canadians enjoy this February holiday, it’s not observed in Quebec and the territories, and it remains a regular working day for...
Feb 14, 2025 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth has welcomed four new organisations to its accredited family, expanding to 92 members, as announced at a special ceremony hosted by Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC. The new members—the Commonwealth Chemistry Association, Commonwealth Security...
Feb 14, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Mozambique Energy Chamber Chairman Florival Mucave has emphasised the nation’s commitment to maximising oil and gas exploration during the Invest in African Energies Roundtable in Maputo. Speaking alongside African Energy Chamber Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk,...
Feb 13, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Three sub-Saharan African nations are preparing for and implementing biometric voter registration ahead of elections scheduled within the next year. In Cameroon, the electoral authority plans to improve the consistency of biometric data capture for the voter register...
Feb 13, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Taranis, an investment and asset management firm, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 35% minority stake in Rougier Afrique International (“Rougier”) from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction is part of a...
Feb 12, 2025 | Commonwealth News
The Maldivian government has invited proposals for a substantial solar and battery storage facility with a capacity of up to 150 megawatts (MW), aimed at bolstering the nation’s power infrastructure. According to the Expression of Interest (EOI) published on...
Feb 12, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval from Malta’s financial watchdog for an investment firm licence, marking a significant step towards its European expansion. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval positions Gemini...
Feb 11, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Bitcoin Pepe is set to enhance the world of meme coins by introducing a layer 2 solution that integrates Solana’s technology with the Bitcoin blockchain. The PEP-20 token standard will allow anyone to launch meme coins on Bitcoin. By reducing barriers to token...
Feb 11, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Singapore’s tourism sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with Indian visitors ranking third amongst international arrivals, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Tourism receipts reached unprecedented levels, meeting the board’s upper...
