News Archive


Rebuilding Grenada’s livestock sector after Hurricane Ivan
Released:  22 August 2008
Specialist is placed in Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture by Commonwealth Secretariat to assist efforts to boost the livestock industry

Secretary-General holds talks with Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister
Released:  13 August 2008
Sharma on first official visit to the country since he took office in April

African lawyers to be trained in legal drafting
Released:  3 July 2008
Following a Law Ministers Meeting in 2002 the Commonwealth Secretariat set up programmes to enhance the ability of legislative drafters in member countries

Commonwealth a valuable contributor to progress in Maldives
Released:  26 June 2008
CFTC assistance has helped to boost human resource and institutional development

Human rights is a vital factor for good governance, says Jamaica’s Justice Minister
Released:  25 June 2008
Police must uphold international standards in protecting citizens and their rights, stresses Dorothy Lightbourne

Local governments play vital role in public service delivery
Released:  30 May 2008
Public sector officials urged to champion reform to enhance efficiency

Reforming local governance in The Gambia
Released:  2 April 2008
Commonwealth workshop to train senior government officials to improve implementation of reforms in local government

Boosting skills and services
Released:  19 February 2008
The Pan-Commonwealth Conference on Trade in Professional Services opened in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2008.