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Youth on the Wave – CYP Caribbean Radio goes LIVE
Released:  10 August 2008
The Commonwealth Youth Programme Caribbean Centre (CYPCC) began broadcasting live on its new internet radio station, 'Youth Vibes Radio'

Commonwealth Secretary-General on Bangladesh: Positive Developments, Concerns Persist
Released:  5 September 2007
Secretary-General welcomes dialogue with political parties

Commonwealth Finance Ministers to meet in Guyana
Released:  29 August 2007
Officials will consider the implications of climate change

Modern conflicts are focus of humanitarian law conference
Released:  29 August 2007
Protection of civilians and soldiers in war zones will be addressed

Nurses and midwives learn life-saving skills
Released:  29 August 2007
‘Reducing neonatal and infant mortality rates is part of the Millennium Development Goals’ -- Peggy Vidot, Health Advisor, Commonwealth Secretariat

Rules recommended for Tanzanian police on domestic violence and the treatment of juveniles
Released:  29 August 2007
Public to be educated on their legal rights

Market access for craftswomen in Pakistan
Released:  29 August 2007
Part of a long-term project to support women entrepreneurs in rural areas

Corporate governance in Maldives
Released:  29 August 2007
A lever for economic development of small states

Commonwealth programme to promote good governance
Released:  29 August 2007
Officials will be taught leadership and financial management skills

Observer Group leaves Sierra Leone
Released:  22 August 2007
Presidential run-off scheduled for 8 September 2007