Australia sets out ambitious emissions target
The Australian Government has committed to reducing carbon emissions levels by 43 per cent by the end of 2030, pledging to a more aggressive approach in fulfilment of election promises.…
Samoa plants a tree for the Queen
The Government of Samoa has planted a tree for the Queen’s Green Canopy to honour the 70 years of service of Queen Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth. The…
Commonwealth to act as observer in rocky Papua New Guinea elections
The Commonwealth Secretariat will deploy a special Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to scrutinise Papua New Guinea’s national elections – as the country faces a difficult transition. The country’s three weeks…
Solomons honours the Platinum Jubilee
Solomon Islands will celebrate Her Majesty the Queen with special celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee on 2-3 June. The celebrations will begin with a Police Band Drum Beating Ceremony at…
Sydney goes purple for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Sydney Harbour Bridge will be illuminated royal purple on 2 June in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The bridge will shine purple from 9.00 pm (11.00 am UK…
Quality key to healthcare reform in developing nations
Funding medical care projects in low- and middle-income countries with Performance-Based Financing (PBF) increases the number of patients treated but often falls short of improving the quality of health services…
Unlocking capital for women entrepreneurs in Fiji
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Agreement to support…