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Senior Caribbean Political and Civil Society Leaders Meet
Released: 28 July 2005
Pakistan's Media Urged to Develop Guidelines for Fair Election Coverage
Released: 28 July 2005
Expert Team Report on Autonomous Government Elections in Bougainville
Released: 28 July 2005
Commonwealth Caribbean Government and Opposition Leaders Meet
Released: 25 July 2005
Sir Paul Reeves Meets Youth Leaders in Georgetown
Released: 22 July 2005
Commonwealth-Pacific Islands Forum Expert Team Praises Commitment and Enthusiasm of People of Bougainville in Autonomous Government Elections
Released: 22 July 2005
Commonwealth Workshop to Promote Balance in Election Coverage in Pakistan
Released: 21 July 2005
Commonwealth Welcomes Opening Up of Political Space in Maldives
Released: 21 June 2005
Secretary-General Congratulates the People of Bougainville on Autonomous Government
Released: 16 June 2005
Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon has congratulated the people of Bougainville on the inauguration of an autonomous government. In a message delivered on 15 June 2005, Mr McKinnon said: "Today must be a day not only for celebrating a moment in history. It must also be a day for learning from history and for looking forward with optimism and renewed determination."
Message from the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Don McKinnon, on the Inauguration of the Autonomous Bougainville Government
Released: 15 June 2005