Sep 22, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The Australian government declares Thursday a national day of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II and a nationwide public holiday. The ceremony was attended by many dignitaries that include PM Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley, who is also a...
Sep 22, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources plans to recruit a quota of 10,000 foreign workers from Sri Lanka. This came in response to the Sri Lankan government’s previously submitted official request to supply manpower on account of the country’s...
Sep 21, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Also known as ‘Jum 1-Indipendenza’, lots of diverse festive events take place with various performances and patriotic concerts during this public holiday. A Pontifical Mass is arranged for by the Bishop of Malta followed by a flower-laying ceremony which...
Sep 21, 2022 | Commonwealth News
It is one of the best times to visit Belize! Caribbean people passionately are set to celebrate their 41st Independence Day with two weeks of festivities, parades, displays of vibrant costumes in carnivals, fireworks and music. Special events and fun games are...
Sep 21, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana’s first president, first prime minister, and a member of the “Big Six” who notably led the struggle for Ghana’s independence. People on this day watch parades, listen to speeches and remember their leader’s revolutionary...
Sep 20, 2022 | Commonwealth News
King Charles said that he had been “moved beyond measure” by messages of condolence and support from Britain and all around the world. Before farewell, Britain held a minute’s silence in a tribute to the longest-running monarch this Sunday. Read the...
Sep 19, 2022 | Commonwealth News
It is celebrated with patriotic flares of music, dance and parades. Special events are organised highlighting the common shared future of the island’s people. This day also allows citizens and residents to see members of the security forces and other organisations pay...
Sep 19, 2022 | Commonwealth News
King Charles III meets world leaders at Buckingham Palace ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. US President Joe Biden with his wife Jill paid a final tribute to the late monarch. Later, the queen’s coffin will be laid to rest along with her late husband Prince...
Sep 16, 2022 | Commonwealth News
It was established in 1996 with the passage of the National Honours Act. Since then, the Order of the National Hero has been awarded to four other individuals: Paul Southwell and Sir Joseph Nathaniel France in 2004; Simeon Daniel in 2013; and Sir Kennedy Simmonds in...
