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Celebrating Lesotho Independence Day
Lesotho Independence Day is observed on 4 October every year. This year marks the country’s 56th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. Lesotho, officially the Kingdom of…
IMO, Commonwealth team up for sustainable maritime development
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has signed a partnership agreement with the Commonwealth Secretariat to strengthen the maritime and port sectors in selected developing countries.…
Commonwealth island nations move towards sustainable economy
Trinidad and Tobago and Antigua and Barbuda are taking further steps to advance their transition to sustainable ‘blue’ economies to support long-term economic growth whilst protecting marine…
Celebrating Belize Independence Day
Belize Independence Day is observed on 21 September every year. This year marks the country’s 41st anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. Belize is a Caribbean country on the…
Commonwealth nations mourn late Queen Elizabeth II
Commonwealth leaders have paid tribute to the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, whilst they mourn her recent passing after 70 year of reign as Head of the family of nations. The Prime…
Antigua and Barbuda plans referendum in wake of Queen’s death
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has reiterated his intentions to hold a republican referendum following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The nation gained independence in 1981, but…
Queen Elizabeth II has died
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96 after 70 years of reign. Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen died peacefully on the afternoon of 8 September at her Scottish estate, Balmoral,…
Commonwealth to observe general elections in Lesotho
The Commonwealth has announced it will deploy a team to observe the general elections in Lesotho, to be held on 7 October. The group will be led by the former president of Seychelles, Danny…
Secretary-General congratulates Kenya’s President-Elect
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has congratulated Kenya’s President-Elect William Ruto on his win. William Ruto has been declared President-Elected after a closely fought…
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