Michael Alfonsia

St. Nicholas who became Santa Clause

Faiths Michael Alfonsia - December 6, 2025

Feast of St. Nicholas was celebrated on December 6th. Nicholas was born in the third century in the southern...

Can Nitrous Oxide Become the Next Fast-Acting Treatment for Tough-to-Treat Depression?

Healthcare Michael Alfonsia - December 5, 2025

Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) – A major meta-analysis led by the University of Birmingham suggests that people with major depressive...

World-record efficiency with breakthrough solar cell technology

Science & Tech Michael Alfonsia - March 6, 2024

Science & Technology, Singapore (Commonwealth Union) – A breakthrough in solar cell technology has emerged from the labs of...

A refresher for the mind through depolarization of conversation

News Michael Alfonsia - October 27, 2023

By Shireen Senadhira A statement that justifes anarchy - “People are going to make sacrifices. People will lose things; people...

Hon Nirj Deva addresses BRISLA

Europe Michael Alfonsia - October 23, 2023

Honorable Nirj Deva former British MP and MEP of the European Parliament and now Presidential Envoy addresses BRISLA Excerpts...

MoU inked between Port City Colombo and…

Asia Michael Alfonsia - July 26, 2023

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Port City Colombo (PCC), Sri Lanka's most ambitious integrated development project and the nation's inaugural...

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A new bird in the sky flying to Tampa!

News Michael Alfonsia - July 18, 2023

Aviation and Airlines (Commonwealth Union) _ Calgary-based airline Lynx Air has announced its plans to expand its services into...

MPs rush for cover as Parliament roof cracks

Europe Michael Alfonsia - July 12, 2023

The Portcullis House extension to the Palace of Westminster which was opened in 2001, has suffered problem after problem...

Delay of border re-opening between Kenya and Som… !

Africa Michael Alfonsia - July 7, 2023

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Kenya has announced the postponement of the reopening of its border with Somalia due to...

Europe gets tough with Bruneians from 2024!

Asia Michael Alfonsia - July 6, 2023

Brunei (Commonwealth Union)_ As per the Schengen Visa Information website, beginning next year, all citizens of Brunei will be...

Sonam Kapoor shares her moments at India-UK Week at 10 Downing Street!

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - June 30, 2023

Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Sonam Kapoor had the privilege of representing India at the prestigious UK-India Week 2023. The renowned...

Global Wealth Conference to drives economic growth with new US-Saudi $5 Billion MENA- focused megafund

Global Michael Alfonsia - June 20, 2023

The Global Wealth Conference (GWC), organized by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) in London, left a lasting impact...

Ribadu, the new Sheriff in town

Africa Michael Alfonsia - June 19, 2023

Thursday afternoon’s long expected announcement of retired Police AIG Nuhu Ribadu as the Special Adviser to the President in...

Commonwealth Secretary-General pledges full support to Sri Lanka amid Independence Day Celebrations

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Michael Alfonsia - February 4, 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka - The Commonwealth-Secretary General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has pledged the Commonwealth Secretariat’s full support...

Towards a stronger Sri Lankan role in the Commonwealth

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Michael Alfonsia - February 3, 2023

The Hon Nirj Deva-Aditya Presidential Envoy to the Commonwealth received the Rt Hon Baroness Patricia Scotland Secretary General of...

UK-Malaysia 2023 Trade and Investment Trends Showcase a Lack of Interest into ASEAN

Europe Michael Alfonsia - January 17, 2023

By Henry Tillman The UK has been investing in Malaysia for the past 60 years, in fact, it was...

A summary of the discussion at the climate summit in Egypt

Global Michael Alfonsia - November 23, 2022

(Commonwealth Union)_Recently, the United Nations Climate Change conference was held in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Sharm-el-Sheikh, bringing together world leaders, business leaders...

Re-evaluate mountain water supplies

Environment Michael Alfonsia - November 14, 2022

England (Commonwealth Union) – Water remains a commodity that many people across the world still struggle to get access...

Lord Marland calls upon President Ali Bongo in Gabon

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Michael Alfonsia - November 11, 2022

President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon received Lord Marland at the presidential palace in Libreville during Lord Marland's visit...

CII – Commonwealth Roundtable

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Michael Alfonsia - November 11, 2022

Continuing the annual tradition, CWEIC convened its Strategic Partners to meet with the Confederation of Indian Industry CEO’s delegation...

Commonwealth Trade and investment summit

News from the Commonwealth Secretariat Michael Alfonsia - November 11, 2022

It is just 4 weeks to go till we host our second Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum in London. We...

Ukraine experiences power outages due to Russian attacks

Manufacturing and Production News Michael Alfonsia - October 18, 2022

Ukraine (Commonweath Union)_ Once again, Russian soldiers have attacked Ukraine's energy installations, cutting off water and electricity to parts...

Hon Nirj Deva appointed as Presidential Envoy to Western Europe and the Commonwealth of Nations.

Asia Michael Alfonsia - September 22, 2022

Chevalier Hon Niranjan de S Deva Aditya former Member of the British Parliament and Government and Vice President of...

Meet the young entrepreneurs who represented India at Commonwealth Summit in Kigali, Rwanda!

Sponsored Michael Alfonsia - August 30, 2022

India has been provided with a powerful platform by the Commonwealth to improve its relationships with its fellow members,...

Five books to get you out of a reading slump!

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - August 22, 2022

The surfacing of #booktok and #bookstagram successfully connected millions of readers worldwide and created a community where ideas, authors,...

The Rise of Remote Working

Science & Tech Michael Alfonsia - August 9, 2022

By Jeremy Brito, London In April 2022, Airbnb CEO, Brian Cheskey, announced its employees could now work from home indefinitely,...

Third season production of Henry Cavill series The Witcher on hold…

Global Michael Alfonsia - July 28, 2022

GLOBAL - Production on the third season of The Witcher has been 'paused due to COVID and we will...

S&P issues a risk evaluation for the Australian mortgage insurance industry

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - July 28, 2022

Sydney, Australia (CU)_ S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has altered the insurance industry and country risk assessment (IICRA) of the...

First Principles and Compromise: Tale of Caution for an Age of Change.

Features Michael Alfonsia - July 27, 2022

By Kavinda Ratnapala Today I got a chance to reflect upon two very different but highly interconnected pieces of literature....

Pakistan imports chemicals for $14 billion annually

Asia Michael Alfonsia - July 25, 2022

Islamabad, Pakistan (CU)_ According to the latest panel discussion, Pakistan imports $14 billion worth of chemicals annually, which accounts...

India and Maldives ink MOU for judicial cooperation!

Asia Michael Alfonsia - July 25, 2022

Male, Maldives (CU)_ The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has authorized an MOU between India and...

Malta to soon open office in Bangladesh to address visa issues

Asia Michael Alfonsia - July 21, 2022

Dhaka, Bangladesh (CU)_ With the upcoming launch of a Maltese visa office in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi citizens who wish to...

Brave mum became a children’s author!

Book Reviews Michael Alfonsia - July 19, 2022

UNITED KINGDOM - After being diagnosed with cancer at just 29 determined Laura Lyth turned to writing children's books....

Reconceptualising the Right to Life

Features Michael Alfonsia - July 7, 2022

By Kavinda Ratnapala To halt the further curtailment of human and individual freedoms the right to life, within whose ambit...

Shilpa Shetty is enjoying the summer in London!

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - July 5, 2022

Mumbai, India (CU)_ The encouragement provided by Shilpa Shetty's morning blog post is just what we need to battle...

Whither Sri Lanka…what ailst thou?

Asia Michael Alfonsia - July 4, 2022

By: Niranjan de Silva Deva Aditya Malignant self destructive mistrust of SriLanka by SriLankans can only be mitigated by the...

The Rwanda CHOGM: An Opportunity For Commonwealth Nations To Take Advantage Of The African Continental Free Trade Agreement

Features Michael Alfonsia - June 21, 2022

By Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Dezan Shira & Associates The 2022 Chogm currently being held in Rwanda is an ideal opportunity...

A Positive Metaverse

Science & Tech Michael Alfonsia - June 20, 2022

By Jeremy Brito, London In October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook would be rebranded as ‘Meta’ consolidating Facebook’s technologies including:...

The Pride month begins and this is its history!

Africa Michael Alfonsia - June 6, 2022

Gay pride or LGBT pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as a social...

Bollywood condoles singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s death!

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - May 31, 2022

Mumbai, India (CU)_ Following the murder of the famous Punjabi singer, Bollywood stars, singers, and television stars rushed to...

African Bank eyes growth in business banking with multimillion-dollar deal

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - May 30, 2022

JOHANNESBURG (CU)_For several years, South Africa’s African Bank Ltd had established its focus on unsecured retail lending, when the...

World leaders congratulate Albanese as some media outlets express dismay

News Michael Alfonsia - May 22, 2022

(CU)_Australia’s Labour Party leader Anthony Albanese received an outpouring of well wishes from world leaders who congratulated him on...

Bangladeshi indigenous peoples march for their rights!

Asia Michael Alfonsia - May 20, 2022

Dhaka, Bangladesh (CU)_ Indigenous people, including Catholics, conducted protests throughout Bangladesh to seek constitutional recognition of their minority status...

Islamabad airport bans smartphone use

Asia Michael Alfonsia - May 20, 2022

Islamabad, Pakistan (CU)_ As a security measure, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has prohibited low-level employees like porters,...

Angelina Jolie meets the children and volunteers of Ukraine

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - April 30, 2022

California, USA (CU)_ The top Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie paid a visit to the war-affected Ukrainian city of Kviv...

A sneak peek into Deepika Padukone’s Venice vacation!

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - April 30, 2022

Mumbai, India (CU)_ Actress Deepika Padukone, who was part of the 59th Venice Biennale, found time in her hectic...

Parents of children with disabilities to vote Labour?

Pacific Michael Alfonsia - April 26, 2022

CANBERRA (CU)_The National Disability Insurance Scheme was a critical subject of discussion during the debate between Prime Minister Scott...

Russia’s Pivot To Asia – The Caucasus & Suez

Asia Michael Alfonsia - April 25, 2022

by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Russia is the larger neighbor to the Caucasus region and maintains de facto law and order during occasional...

LCCI and Brokers join force to increase insurance penetration in Nigeria

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - April 21, 2022

Abuja, Nigeria (CU)_ The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) is partnering with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce...

William Ruto Assembles Kenya Kwanza Lineup Ahead of August Polls

Africa Michael Alfonsia - April 19, 2022

KENYA - The newspapers also highlighted a looming dilemma in the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition over the...

Kenyans win Boston Marathon titles!

CU Sports Michael Alfonsia - April 19, 2022

KENYA – Seems like the African region is back to taking the sports world by storm as Kenya's Evans...

Russia’s Pivot To Asia – New Issue of Asia Investment Research Out Now

Asia Michael Alfonsia - April 19, 2022

The latest publication from Asia Investment Research, “Russia’s Pivot To Asia: How Russia & China Anticipated Western Sanctions” is...

How to Structure a Salary in India: Key Components

Money Michael Alfonsia - April 19, 2022

Organizations pay salaries to their employees in exchange of the services obtained. These salaries often have different components, such...

A warning from US State Department on China, Solomons security pact

Pacific Michael Alfonsia - April 19, 2022

WASHINGTON (CU)_The government of the Solomon Islands last month, announced plans to strengthen its military cooperation with China and...

Freight Forwarding Industry in India: Market Outlook and How to Set Up

Maritime and Trade Michael Alfonsia - April 18, 2022

Increasing integration with the global economy coupled with improving production activity and consumption trends at home has presented the...

Turkmenistan, Pakistan Looking To Increase Bilateral Trade

Asia Michael Alfonsia - April 18, 2022

Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Atajan Movlamov has met with President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)...

Wang Yi in Nepal: Progress Made on Free Trade, Infrastructure Projects, and Cross-Border Energy Networks

Asia Michael Alfonsia - April 18, 2022

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, fresh from South Asian meetings in Islamabad, Kabul, and New Delhi, held discussions with...

Biotechnology leader Purissima bags three new US patents

Science & Tech Michael Alfonsia - April 8, 2022

California, USA (CU)_ Purissima, Inc., a top next-generation biotechnology health and wellness firm, announced the award of three new...

Heirs Insurance provides women with latest service of 24-hours

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - April 6, 2022

Abuja, Nigeria (CU)_ Heirs Insurance Limited (HIL) has emphasized its commitment to gender equality with the introduction of its...

Indian-American singer wins the Grammy for Best Children’s Music Album

Commonwealth Diaspora Michael Alfonsia - April 5, 2022

California, USA (CU)_ Falguni Shah, an Indian-American singer, bagged a Grammy Award for her performance in ‘A Colorful World’...

Collaboration to foster international arbitration to settle commercial conflicts

Regional Michael Alfonsia - March 25, 2022

Singapore (CU)_ On March 24, the National Commercial Arbitration Center (NCAC) and the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC) inked...

West Indies, England desperate for winning pitch in Grenada

Canada and Caribbean Michael Alfonsia - March 24, 2022

The placid surfaces at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and Kensington Oval detracted significantly from the spectacle and tested...

Indian Tech Startups: At the precipice of a new frontier

Asia Michael Alfonsia - March 22, 2022

InMobi, a mobile advertising technology company, was the first Indian tech startup to achieve unicorn status, back in 2011....

Lee Kuan Yew on Beating Corruption

Asia Michael Alfonsia - March 19, 2022

“I have had the privilege of meeting many of the world’s leaders over the past 40 years. None has...

The 2022 International Booker Prize longlist announced

Book Reviews Michael Alfonsia - March 18, 2022

Just over a week ago on the 10th of March 2022 the judges of the 2022 International Booker Prize...

Commonwealth Games History – The British Empire

Commonwealth Games Michael Alfonsia - March 11, 2022

A sporting competition bringing together the members of the British Empire was first proposed by John Astley Cooper in 1891. He...

Why it is important for women to have a comprehensive health insurance coverage!

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - March 9, 2022

Mumbai, India (CU)_ Women often neglect their health in the midst of their hectic lives involving job, home, and...

Supporting a million girls who are unaware of the amazing transformation awaiting them

Women Empowerment Michael Alfonsia - March 9, 2022

(CU)_The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED), is international non-governmental, non-profit organization headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It seeks to...

When will production at Komenda Sugar Factory begin?

Manufacturing and Production News Michael Alfonsia - February 28, 2022

ACCRA (CU)_Over the recent months, traditional leaders and local communities in Ghana have been asking when production at the...

Nigeria and Jamaica strengthens bilateral relations again!

Africa Michael Alfonsia - February 28, 2022

ABUJA (CU)_The federal government of Nigeria recently reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Jamaica in… several mutually beneficial...

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

Features Michael Alfonsia - February 25, 2022

Ukraine, the second-largest country by area in Eastern Europe is embroiled in a state of invasion by its neighbor...

Inbound India Investment Flows: Recent Performance and 2022 Trends

Features Michael Alfonsia - February 23, 2022

By Asia Investment Research India has been positioning itself as a favoured destination to attract foreign direct investment in...

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

Features Michael Alfonsia - February 23, 2022

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

Lord Marland at temple trees

Asia Michael Alfonsia - February 8, 2022

Lord Marland Chairman Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council received by both the President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka...

Decarbonizing with Data

Environment Michael Alfonsia - January 19, 2022

Jeremy Brito, London According to the UN IPCC Report (2021), global warming has accelerated and risen by an additional 1.1°C...

Asia Pacific Commercial Investment to Increase 15 Percent in 2022

Real Estate Michael Alfonsia - January 17, 2022

Global real estate consultant JLL presumes 2022 investment volumes to be around $200 billion or over 15% above the...

Global Wealth Management: How does the Muslim world do it?

Global Michael Alfonsia - January 17, 2022

By Mateena Hammad “Global Attitudes to Islamic Wealth Management” opens the door into the US$2.8 trillion world of the Islamic...

Sectors Expected to Dominate India’s Investment Scenario in 2022 and Enabling Economic Policies

Asia Michael Alfonsia - January 10, 2022

By Naina Bhardwaj, Dezan Shira & Associates We analyze the policy pivots and economic trends that set up an optimistic...

CW Fin-Tech Toolkit Unravelling potentials of FinTech in CW

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - January 6, 2022

Apart from imparting knowledge on Fin-Tech, the CW Fin-Tech Toolkit offers much-needed guild lines for the CW countries to...

Elderly and vulnerable customers at risk of being cut adrift

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - January 3, 2022

LONDON (CU)_The pandemic launched a digital transformation across the globe, leading a major shift in payment trends and triggering...

Night time unhealthy practices that may impair your sleep and fitness

Healthcare Michael Alfonsia - December 16, 2021

Sydney, Australia (CU)_ Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of uninterrupted, restful sleep at night and the impact of...

‘Smart Multilateralism’ Needed in these Omicron Times

Africa Michael Alfonsia - December 11, 2021

To say that observers in Africa have been shocked by the abysmal myopia on display globally in the recent...

Checkout some of the superhero movies of Bollywood!

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - December 10, 2021

Mumbai, India (CU)_ While Hollywood frequently gets the superhero genre right, the Bollywood film industry lags far behind. Hollywood...

Why Pakistani startups are starting to look up

Asia Michael Alfonsia - December 8, 2021

Since the Digital Revolution in the 1950s, digital technology has become a cornerstone in humanity’s pursuit of evolution. Be...

Local manufacturers commit to lower carbon footprint

Manufacturing and Production News Michael Alfonsia - December 7, 2021

NAIROBI (CU)_The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) recently organised a clean energy summit in the capital city of Nairobi....

Check out the strict rules of Katrina and Vicky wedding!

Entertainment Michael Alfonsia - December 7, 2021

Mumbai, India (CU)_ The trending news on the internet is Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s wedding. Yes! The adorable...

Yet another ‘hammer blow’ to the UK high street

Business & Trade Michael Alfonsia - December 6, 2021

EDINBURGH (CU)_Over the recent past, financial institutions in the United Kingdom have announced a series of branch closures during...

Christmas in Kiribati

Faiths Michael Alfonsia - December 1, 2021

Christmas is the one day or rather a few days that everywhere in the world people celebrate. Each country...

Keep your blood money

Africa Michael Alfonsia - November 29, 2021

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has tackled the former presidential aide,...

UK Signs Trade Deal For 6,300 Products With Uzbekistan

Europe Michael Alfonsia - November 29, 2021

Lucky British consumers. Those wonderful Uzbek melons, considered the tastiest in the world by this correspondent, will be heading...

The UK Commits £9 Billion British International Investment A Year To Asian, African & Caribbean ‘Friends And Partners’. But Who Qualifies?

Europe Michael Alfonsia - November 29, 2021

By Chris Devonshire-Ellis The British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, announced at the London Stock Exchange last Thursday that the UK...