Sep 14, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Sri Lanka defying all the odds defeats Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was a rare celebration, as previously Lankans had to give up plans to host the same Cup due to the current political unrest and have...
Sep 14, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Bengaluru-based Landeed’s software is helping individuals in checking land records hassle-free within a few seconds. Founders Sanjay Mandava, ZJ Lin and Jonathan Richards started Landeed in 2022. It enables land owners, agents, builders, and legal advisors to verify...
Sep 13, 2022 | Commonwealth News
For the first time as Britain’s monarch, King Charles III addressed the Parliament. He pledged to follow his “darling late mother” and “the precious principles of constitutional governance” selflessly. About 900 members of Parliament and peers were present at the...
Sep 13, 2022 | Commonwealth News
13 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in the Republic of Kenya for the swearing-in of William Ruto as Kenya’s fifth head of state. The ceremony will be attended by over 60,000 civilians and more than 20 heads of state, including several from...
Sep 13, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Kiribati pulled out from the Pacific Islands Forum in July over the regional body’s leadership and the Suva Agreement concerns. A diplomatic dialogue has been started to persuade and re-engage Kiribati to the fold. Recently, Semi Koroilavesau, Fiji’s...
Sep 12, 2022 | Commonwealth News
At Buckingham Palace, King Charles III is holding a number of Audiences during his first week as King. The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Scotland joined the reception accompanied by The Queen Consort and High Commissioners from the Realms of the...
Sep 12, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The British government issues a set of guidelines for people wishing to file past the late queen’s closed coffin that will rest on a raised platform called a catafalque in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament. Thousands are expected on 19 September 2022 to pay...
Sep 10, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Celebrations begin with a fancy dress display competition for children that takes place at Gibraltar’s Parliament House, followed by school competitions, street parties and musical performances. At night, festivities continue with fireworks displays and public...
Sep 9, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce is immensely saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II. Ever dedicated to her duties and her people, she was the most exemplary leader of the Commonwealth and her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the...
Sep 9, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Clarence House confirms that Elizabeth II’s son officially has become King Charles III following the Queen’s demise. King Charles III issued his first statement saying, “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I...
