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...
Sep 8, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Indian Union Cabinet approves an MoU between India, the UK and Northern Ireland on mutual recognition of academic qualifications to promote student mobility. The MoU aims to collaborate on the bilateral exchange of information with the establishment of Joint/Dual...
Sep 8, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Meet Nikhil Pereira-Kamath, founder and executive chairman of Africa Healthcare Network. It is one of the largest dialysis chains across sub-Saharan Africa. Nikhil aims to run over 100 centres by 2025 and is currently working on expansion across eastern and southern...
Sep 8, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Kwasi Kwarteng has just become the first British Chancellor of the Exchequer of African descent. Born in East London in 1975, his parents arrived from Ghana to study in Britain in the 1960s. His traditional Ashanti first name Kwasi means “born on Sunday”,...
Sep 7, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Liz Truss defeats Indian-origin Rishi Sunak and becomes UK’s Prime Minister after meeting Queen Elizabeth II. Truss is the third woman prime minister of the United Kingdom and replaced Boris Johnson. Her immediate list of plans includes boosting the economy...
Sep 7, 2022 | Commonwealth News
During the official ceremony that takes place on this day, the president of Mozambique gives a speech and lays down a wreath on a monument dedicated to the heroes who sacrificed their lives during war and peace negotiations which lasted for about 10 years.
Sep 7, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The public holiday only began to be celebrated in 2016 in honour of the changes that took place in 2013. During the celebrations that year a march took place from the Suva Flea Market to Albert Park. This day is now taken as an opportunity to honour those who fought...
