Solomon Islands introduces first fleet of e-buses
The Solomon Islands is making strides towards achieving its goal of net zero emissions by 2050 with the introduction of its first-ever fleet of electric buses. The country is set…
Commonwealth, Intel launch learning platform to bridge global AI divide
The Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel have collaborated to create a digital learning platform to help public sector officials in 56 countries use emerging technologies. The online training course aims to…
Singapore embraces AI in schools
The Singapore Ministry of Education is embracing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in schools – including ChatGPT from OpenAI – but calls for caution. ChatGPT is a next-gen…
Commonwealth ministers scale up data protection rules
Commonwealth law ministers have adopted a new model law to strengthen rules for protecting and handling personal data. At their biennial meeting in Mauritius last week, ministers unanimously approved 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 first in-person…
Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship launched to bolster cybercrime prevention
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched the Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship programme to support member countries strengthen their cybersecurity, as cybercrime has cost Africa $3.5 billion (near £3 billion). According to…