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CHOGM 2022

CHOGM

Intra-Commonwealth trade to reach $20 trillion over the next five years!

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London, United Kingdom (CU)_ British prime minister Boris Johnson has praised the benefits of current relationships between Commonwealth nations and highlighted that intra-community trade...
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CHOGM

Kevin Isaac lauds the union of 54 nations at CHOGM 2022!

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Kigali, Rwanda (CU)_ St. Kitts and Nevis’ ambassador to the United Kingdom represented the Caribbean country during various forums at the Commonwealth Heads of...
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CHOGM

The role of the Commonwealth in leading a global reset

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KIGALI (CU)_The 2022 Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF 2022), which is held alongside the Women’s Forum, the Youth Forum and the People’s Forum, commenced on...
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CHOGM

Island nations to Commonwealth leaders: ‘Our answer is simple, we need action!’

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KIGALI (CU)_Events scheduled for the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (KIGALI ) are currently underway, having commenced on Sunday (19 June). One of...
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From the Commonwealth Desk

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Achieving elimination of cervical cancer in the Commonwealth by 2025  

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England (Commonwealth Union)_ The Commonwealth has a large cervical cancer burden, especially in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite comprising just 30% of...
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Samoan PM lauds the Commonwealth as a beneficial platform for minor states 

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England (Commonwealth Union)_ The Honorable Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, the Prime Minister of Samoa, has lauded the Commonwealth's position as a patron for small states...
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Commonwealth Secretariat concludes mission to Zimbabwe

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England (Commonwealth Union)_ Following the recently concluded Commonwealth Secretariat visit to Zimbabwe, Assistant Secretary-General Prof. Luis Franceschi made the following statement. “Zimbabwe has made...
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Enabling food and agriculture digitalization in the Commonwealth 

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England (Commonwealth Union)_ Maintaining food security is a highly important subject today. The current report centers on the following challenges: the growing effects of...
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Commonwealth Secretariat training 500 Mauritius police officers 

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Mauritius (Commonwealth Union)_This week, the Commonwealth Secretariat is in Mauritius working with the government to provide training on local law enforcement and assist in...
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Lord Marland calls upon President Ali Bongo in Gabon

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President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon received Lord Marland at the presidential palace in Libreville during Lord Marland's visit to Gabon last week.Gabon joined...
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CII – Commonwealth Roundtable

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Continuing the annual tradition, CWEIC convened its Strategic Partners to meet with the Confederation of Indian Industry CEO’s delegation to the UK.  Meeting in...
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Commonwealth Trade and investment summit

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It is just 4 weeks to go till we host our second Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum in London. We are very excited to welcome...
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s proposition at COP27

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England (Commonwealth Union)_ This week at COP27 in Egypt, one of the primary topics being addressed is the worldwide threat to food security. During...
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A pledge to eradicate violence against women and girls

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South Africa (Commonwealth Union)_ The Commonwealth Secretary-General has stated that she is more motivated than ever to create positive changes in the world and...
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Commonwealth

Commonwealth supports Barbados in maximizing its prospects for modern energy

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BARBADOS (Commonwealth Union)_A recent ‘share fair’ and workshop event brought together multinational energy companies, investors, contractors, and project owners with local suppliers and businesses...
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Lady Commonwealth

Lady Commonwealth

Say hello to India’s first female marine pilot!

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Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_It's a no brainer - when we normally think of pilots, we associate the profession with a male tasked with the responsibility...
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Lady Commonwealth

The story of India’s flower scientist

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Kochi, Kerala  (Commonwealth Union)_Janaki Ammal, a woman who brought immense glory to India by achieving many firsts under her name and creating history, is...
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One for the history books – The story of Malala

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Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_The world knows her as the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner who achieved the honour at a very ripe age of 14...
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Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga one of the first women to referee at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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Kigali (Commonwealth Union)_Making sporting history and carrying the flag for gender equality to another level, Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga is set to become one of...
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Celebrated Nigerian artist uses cigarette butts to highlight ecological disaster

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Lagos (Commonwealth Union)_As COP27 rang alarm bells on the earth’s very survival, artists around the world added their voices to the explosive ecological disaster...
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Grenada’s first female Labour Commissioner

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GRENADA (Commonwealth Union)_Grenada's Ministry of Legal Affairs, Labour, and Consumer Affairs has named the island's first female Labour Commissioner. According to a news release...
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Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiani collects $100,000 for flood victims

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Islamabad (Commonwealth Union)_Recently, one third of Pakistan was submerged in water due to torrential rains that wrecked the infrastructure of rural Pakistan causing great...
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Meet Jess Wade – The physicist who wrote 1750 Wikipedia bios for female scientists

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London (Commonwealth Union)_A strong woman is one who fixes another’s crown, and supports her through the best and the worst. This is women empowerment...
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Women Dominate the New Zealand Parliament for the First Time in History!

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Wellington (Commonwealth Union)_The future is female is a phrase we’ve heard time and time again, but New Zealand is constantly proving it right, setting...
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India takes the Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Home!

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Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_We are probably super late to the party, but we are still unable to get over India's spectacular win at the finals...
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Dr Dilesha Perera – First Sri Lankan to be awarded Asia’s Top Outstanding Woman Marketeer 2022

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By Savithri Rodrigo Colombo (Commonwealth Union)_Co-founder and Chairperson of clothing brand La Vivente and Dilchand (Pvt) Limited Dr Dilesha Perera became the first Sri Lankan...
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Editorial

Editorial

Investigation reveals only three universities from Yorkshire track student suicide rates

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ENGLAND - While some simply keep no records, many pointed out coroners are under no obligation to tell them if a student’s dies by...
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Editorial

A Roadblock or Stopgap: The Functional Impact of Alternative Green Fuels Used by The Global Shipping Industry.

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By Kavinda Ratnapala In 2018 the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) greenhouse gas strategy was released and made specific reference to realising “a pathway of CO2 emissions...
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Editorial

A main exporter to the world on the brink of being ravaged!

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Ukraine, the second-largest country by area in Eastern Europe is embroiled in a state of invasion by its neighbor Russia. Ukrainian officials are preparing...
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Editorial

Inbound India Investment Flows: Recent Performance and 2022 Trends  

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By Asia Investment Research   India has been positioning itself as a favoured destination to attract foreign direct investment in recent years and enjoyed strong...
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Editorial

Establishing a Representative Office in Malaysia: A Guide for Foreign Investors  

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Establishing a representative office (RO) in Malaysia is often the fastest and most cost-effective way to have a legal entity and study the local...
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Editorial

A New Free Trade Tax Strategy To Redevelop And Incentivize The Commonwealth

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By Chris Devonshire-Ellis     With the British economy now well out of Europe, and with the Johnson Government seemingly committed to replacement trade deals in emerging...
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Editorial

How The US, EU, UK and China Financial & Geopolitical Differences Could Be Resolved By London At The Upcoming Cop26 Glasgow Conference

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By Chris Devonshire-Ellis  The EU and US media propaganda machine went into overdrive this week, based on US President Biden’s apparent ‘launch’ of the ‘Build...
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Editorial

The EU’s Global Gateway: A Belt & Road Alternative?

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By Chris Devonshire-Ellis The EU has launched its ‘alternative’ to China’s Belt and Road for the EU, with EU Commision President Ursula von der Leyen...
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Diaspora News

Charitable & Diaspora News

Indian-American academician appointed as Tufts University president 

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Boston, Massachusetts (Commonwealth Union)_Sunil Kumar, an Indian-American academician, has been named the next president of Tufts University in Massachusetts, making him the first person...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Aruna Miller scripts history as the first Indian-American elected to office in Maryland 

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(Commonwealth Union)_ Indian-American Aruna Miller has become the first immigrant to hold the position of Lieutenant Governor in Maryland, following the recent midterm elections...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

UK student of Sri Lankan origin outperforms Einstein in the Mensa IQ test!  

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England (Commonwealth Union)_ Ariana Dambarawa Hewage, a ten-year-old UK school student of Sri Lankan descent, has gained media attention after being labeled "smarter than...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

First Muslim woman of Indian origin elected to the Illinois Assembly 

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Chicago, Illinois (Commonwealth Union)_ In the 2022 US midterm elections, a 23-year-old Muslim woman of Indian descent from the Democratic Party, Nabeela Syed, was...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Five Indian-Americans elected to the US House of Representatives!  

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Washington, D.C. (Commonwealth Union)_ In the US midterm elections, a record five Democratic candidates from the Indian-American community have been elected to the US...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Meet the Indian-born techie who is assisting Musk in revamping Twitter!

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(Commonwealth Union)_ Indian American Sriram Krishnan, a technology expert in Silicon Valley, is assisting Twitter's new CEO Elon Musk, as he redesigns the social...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Indian-American appointed to the DHS’ Faith-Based Security Advisory Council 

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Washington, D.C. (Commonwealth Union)_ Indian-American community leader Chandru Acharya has been named to the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council of the United States Department of...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Inside the Diwali celebrations of the Indian-American community

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New York (Commonwealth Union)_ On the occasion of this year’s Diwali, the Indian-American communities across the United States celebrated the festival with high spirits....
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Indian-Americans celebrate Rishi Sunak’s appointment as British PM

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USA (Commonwealth Union)_ The Indian-American communities across the United States welcomed the swearing-in of Indian descent Rishi Sunak as the Prime Minister of the...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Indian-American couple contributes $1 million to the University of Houston

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Houston, Texas (Commonwealth Union)_ A renowned Indian-American business couple has contributed a $1 million donation to support the manufacturing lab equipment at the University...
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Charitable & Diaspora News

Infosys’s Narayana Murthy expresses confidence in son-in-law Rishi Sunak

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United Kingdom (Commonwealth Union)_ NR Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys and father-in-law of the new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, wished his son-in-law and...
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Aviation and Airlines

Aviation and Airlines

Boston Scientific expands its presence in Malaysia!

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Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ Boston Scientific Corporation, a global pioneer in medical device technology, has announced the development of its new facilities in Batu Kawan,...
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Aviation and Airlines

Who will win the route race?

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(Commonwealth Union) – There has been some talks of Delta Air making some new routes and its exciting. The airline has made a hint...
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Aviation and Airlines

Pre-pandemic capacity dream coming true for Cathay Pacific.

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(Commonwealth Union) – Before the pandemic hit the travel industry, going to a foreign country on vacation was an absolute dream. But of course,...
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Aviation and Airlines

Momentary closure of airport due to religious procession

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INDIA (Commonwealth Union) – If there is one thing that India celebrates without hesitation is its religions and its cultures. One who has been...
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Aviation and Airlines

Lagos airport sees the chaos of picketing unions

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NIGERIA (Commonwealth Union) – Looks like it’s the season for union picketing again. There have been recent news reports of unions going on strike...
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Aviation and Airlines

Plane crash forces Philippine airport to shutdown

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(Commonwealth Union) – The Philippine airport has seen its fare share of crashes but this one that happened earlier this week has managed to...
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Aviation and Airlines

Bristol Airport Passengers Face Significant Queues

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ENGLAND (CU) – Whilst the travel industry, airports in particular, are really happy with things going back to about 90% normal where travel in...
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Gatwick reaches nearly 90% of pre-pandemic destinations for half-term

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ENGLAND (Commonwealth Union) – Airports are finally coming in and getting their groove back. This is because travel restrictions are lessening day by day....
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Aviation and Airlines

Trump goes off about dirty and crowded airports in the country

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(Commonwealth Union) – Long before Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States of America, he was a well-known and respected Businessmen....
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Aviation and Airlines

AirAsia X to increase the medium-haul flights

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Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ AirAsia X Group (AAX) will increase the number of medium-haul Malaysia AirAsia X (D7) flights to 44 per week on 10...
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Aviation and Airlines

Mexican army set to create commercial airline to run alongside airports

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(Commonwealth Union) – The Mexican army is coming in and taking matters to their own hands as they seem to be invested in building...
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GFS Lanka sets the bar high in container feeder operations via Sri Lanka

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Calling on the diaspora to develop the Maritime India brand

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India (Commonwealth Union) _ The Institute of Marine Engineers India, which hosts INMARCO every four years, recently wrapped up INMARCO 2022. It was an...
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UK airport security regulations regarding liquids and laptops to be relaxed?

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England (Commonwealth Union) _ Due to the introduction of sophisticated 3D scanners, security prohibitions on liquids and computers in hand baggage at airports may...
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