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News Archive

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Women leaders gather for first Caribbean regional colloquium on women empowerment
Released:  28 June 2011
“It is a truly historic moment when women leaders in the region can come together to decide on the path towards empowerment in the lives of women” - Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Amartya Sen launches publication on causes of conflict
Released:  28 June 2011
“The engagement through which we unite very often takes place through not emphasising where we differ but where we agree” – Sen

Parliamentarians can play vital role in conflict management and peace-building
Released:  15 June 2011
Leadership and effective response to conflict resolution is key - Speaker of Kenya’s National Assembly, Kenneth Marende, at Commonwealth workshop

Independence of the judiciary explored at seminar
Released:  9 June 2011
Judges in Cameroon discuss judicial ethics and institutional independence

Corruption is one of the greatest challenges for Africa, says Botswana’s President Khama
Released:  24 May 2011
International efforts vital to eradicate corruption that erodes socio-economic growth

Secretary-General, UK Minister discuss role and future of the Commonwealth
Released:  16 May 2011
We want to deepen our relationship with Commonwealth, says Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary

Zambia says public has right to good services
Released:  11 May 2011
Enhanced performance and productivity will lead to efficient and effective service delivery - Zambia’s secretary to the cabinet

Chair of Commonwealth observers meets head of Nigerian electoral body
Released:  31 March 2011
“I share the sense of excitement and anticipation that we have come across in Nigeria, but also their apprehensions" - chair Festus Mogae ahead of Nigerian elections

'The Commonwealth has to embrace reform' - Sir Ronald Sanders
Released:  25 March 2011
The Eminent Persons Group has made bold recommendations, he says

Commonwealth assists Tuvalu in protecting its maritime resources
Released:  23 March 2011
Commonwealth Secretariat gives assistance to the small island state to determine its maritime zones