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Barbados celebrates first National Day since gaining republic status
Barbados National Day is observed on 30 November, and this year the country celebrates its first anniversary since becoming a republic. This year also marks the country’s 56th anniversary of…
Commonwealth to observe Dominica elections
The Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica has officially invited a Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to oversee the country’s general elections scheduled for 6 December. The…
Commonwealth supports gender integration in NDCs
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new best practice guide integrating gender equality into national climate action. Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, unveiled the…
Commonwealth ministers safeguard freedom of expression
Commonwealth Law Ministers have pushed forward discussion around freedom of speech and the role of the media as key elements for good governance across member states. This week, ministers from…
Commonwealth ministers convene for the CLMM 2022
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting 2022 (CLMM) has kicked off in Mauritius to advance Commonwealth consensus and cooperation. Hosted by the Attorney General’s Office Mauritius, this is the…
The Commonwealth at COP27
The Commonwealth has long championed global advocacy around climate change and ocean action. This year was no exception as the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, led a…
Commonwealth announces grants for ocean projects
The Commonwealth Secretariat has announced the first call for proposals under the newly established Commonwealth Blue Charter Project Incubator. New technical support and funding is available…
Zimbabwe makes “significant progress” to re-join Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Secretariat has released final remarks on its recent mission to Zimbabwe, as the country awaits its readmission bid’s outcome. A delegation led by the Assistant…
Celebrating Dominica Independence Day
Dominica Independence Day is observed on 3 November. This year marks the country’s 44th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom. Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica,…
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