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BERNE, SWITZERLAND: Barbados has proudly claimed the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) Rising Star in Postal Development Award, presented during the UPU’s 150th anniversary celebration on World...
Bangladesh DHAKA: As Bangladesh transitions from its “Digital Bangladesh” vision to a more ambitious “Smart Bangladesh” initiative, the urgency for robust telecom reforms has never been...
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS: Residents of Grand Bahama are bracing for potential tropical storm conditions as weather forecasts indicate increasing instability in the region. As updates continue...
India MUMBAI: Ratan Tata, the revered former chairman of Tata Sons and a prominent figure in the Commonwealth business community, has passed away at the age...
AUSTRALIA: ANZ, one of Australia’s major banks, has announced a significant reduction in interest rates for its popular savings accounts, implementing new conditions that customers must...
ZAMBIA: A recent GSMA report has underscored the critical role of digitalisation in driving Zambia’s economic growth, highlighting the need for policy reforms to bolster mobile...
PACIFIC ISLANDS: During the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), leaders from across the region convened to address pressing issues such as climate change, geopolitical tensions, and...
Commonwealth Leaders Set to Gather in Samoa for Historic CHOGM 2024 The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 is set to make history as it...
The Commonwealth, a diverse association of 56 nations spanning six continents, marks its 75th anniversary this year. Born from the ashes of the British Empire, this...
LONDON: The United Kingdom has announced a landmark decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending more than half a century of British...
UGANDA: The mining sector in Uganda is emerging as a key driver for economic growth, with the potential to significantly enhance the country’s GDP. Uganda is...
TANZANIA: The Adani Group has announced plans to invest $900 million in the development of power lines in Tanzania, engaging in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with...
Sri Lanka COLOMBO: The K+ Colombo International Shoe Fair 2024 was officially inaugurated today at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC), offering a vibrant...
SOUTH AFRICA: Veteran gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, widely known as Solly Moholo, has passed away at the age of 65, as confirmed by his management team....
SINGAPORE: In a significant move to bolster its status as a key air cargo hub in the Commonwealth, Singapore announced plans to develop a second logistics...
As the vibrant festival of Navratri unfolds, communities across the Commonwealth come together to celebrate the triumph of good over evil, honoring the divine feminine. This...
October 2, 2024 On October 2, 2024, Commonwealth nations joined hands in commemorating Gandhi Jayanti, celebrating the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal figure in the...
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has officially signed a significant $480 million compact with Sierra Leone aimed at improving the country’s electricity infrastructure. The announcement came...
The Mauritian Commercial Bank (MCB) Seychelles has announced a significant partnership with the non-governmental organization Care Seychelles, formalized through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The...
As part of its ongoing commitment to gender equality, Canada is celebrating Gender Equality Week 2024 from September 23 to 29. This initiative aligns with the...
YAREN, NAURU (27 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a transformative $37.5 million grant aimed at strengthening urban services in Nauru, a...
Namibia, Since gaining independence in 1990, Namibia has made notable strides in economic development. However, deep-rooted tribalism and socio-economic inequalities present formidable barriers to achieving sustained...
In a significant ruling, Mozambique’s Constitutional Council has backed the National Elections Commission (CNE) regarding the use of specific ballot boxes in the upcoming general elections...
New Delhi, 26th September 2024: India and Mauritius have concluded a successful round of high-level talks aimed at enhancing collaboration in capacity building programs. The discussions...
In a significant move to bolster its local economy, the Maldives government has announced that yacht and cruise liner agents operating in the country must be...
PETALING JAYA, Sept 26 — In a significant move toward environmental sustainability, 20 retail chains in Malaysia, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacies, will cease...
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has underscored the importance of professionalism and accuracy among Constituency Civil and Voter Education Assistants (CCVEAs) as the nation gears up...
Ahead of the UN’s Summit of the Future set for September 22-23, 2024, His Majesty of Lesotho graced the Pre-Summit of the Future Conference, hosted by...
Kiribati, Rudolph Walker, renowned for his role as Patrick Trueman on *EastEnders*, has been a fixture in British households for over two decades. His portrayal of...
The Indian Navy’s INS Talwar has arrived in Mombasa, Kenya, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen maritime relations between the two nations. This visit underscores...
