Aug 7, 2023 | Commonwealth News
During Kadooment Day, the streets of Barbados come alive with music, dance, elaborate costumes, and revelry. Thousands of locals and tourists gather to participate in the festivities and witness the spectacular parade of bands. Participants, known as...
Aug 7, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In Mauritius, Janmashtami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by the local Hindu community. Preparations for the festival begin well in advance, with temples and homes being decorated with colourful lights and traditional ornaments. Special events and...
Aug 6, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Independence Day is a moment of pride and reflection for Jamaicans, as they celebrate their rich cultural heritage, diversity, and national identity. This day is marked by various festivities, parades, cultural performances, and flag-raising ceremonies across the...
Aug 4, 2023 | Commonwealth News
It is a time for Ghanaians to pay tribute to their founding fathers and mothers, who fought for self-governance, sovereignty, and national unity. One of the most prominent figures celebrated on Founders’ Day is Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who became the first Prime...
Aug 4, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The word “Umuganura” means “first fruits” in the Kinyarwanda language, and symbolises the celebration of the first harvest of the season. On this day, various rituals and ceremonies take place, including offerings of the first harvested crops,...
Aug 3, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The 13th Commonwealth Women’s Affairs Ministers Meeting (13WAMM) is set to take place from 21-23 August 2023 at the stunning Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, the Bahamas. This significant gathering will convene under the theme ‘Equality Toward a Common...
Aug 2, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, underscored the pressing need for increased collaboration in order to foster a resilient and sustainable tourism sector that benefits people, prosperity, and the planet. During her address at the...
Aug 2, 2023 | Commonwealth News
In a world where saving money and planning groceries take precedence over conserving water, Prosper Ukachi, a talented innovator from Abuja, Nigeria, is set to revolutionise our perception of water conservation. His groundbreaking concept, recognised in the Xylem...
Aug 1, 2023 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Youth Games 2023, which will be hosted by Trinidad and Tobago, is set to make history with the debut event of para-athletics. Athletes from across the Commonwealth nations will have the opportunity to showcase their exceptional talents and compete in...
Aug 1, 2023 | Commonwealth News
Trinidad and Tobago is set to host the eagerly anticipated 7th edition of the Commonwealth Youth Games. The event will kick off on the 4th of August with a vibrant and culturally rich Opening Ceremony at the iconic Hasely Crawford Stadium. Athletes from 71 countries...
