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News Archive

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

Magistrates ‘bench books’ are being developed for the Pacific
Released:  29 May 2008
These reference textbooks are expected to assist judicial officers in performing their everyday tasks

Mobile van brings computers to rural areas
Released:  28 May 2008
Villagers without access to computers learn skills which will help them gain employment

Commonwealth assistance enabled Sierra Leone to keep crucial services running - new report
Released:  28 May 2008
The Commonwealth Action Plan supported the government of Sierra Leone in its post-conflict recovery from 1999 to 2005

Be competitive, St Lucia minister tells Caribbean meeting on small businesses
Released:  28 May 2008
Guy Mayers said that SMEs are a cornerstone of small states, as they provide employment opportunities and contribute to the alleviation of poverty

Climate change concerns of small island states are brought to the negotiating table
Released:  28 May 2008
Commonwealth meeting gives these countries an opportunity to effectively participate in international negotiations

Global institutions need to be reformed, says Jamaican PM
Released:  22 May 2008
Bruce Golding throws support behind forthcoming Commonwealth mini-summit on the reform of international institutions

Jamaica Prime Minister in talks with Secretary-General
Released:  21 May 2008
Food crisis, reform of international institutions feature prominently in Marlborough House discussions

Commonwealth envoys to meet in New York
Released:  20 May 2008
The Commonwealth Secretariat has organised a two-day meeting for permanent representatives of member countries based at the United Nations in New York to agree a common position before participating at a major forthcoming UN forum.

Commonwealth to assist Samoa develop export strategy
Released:  20 May 2008
The Commonwealth Secretariat is assisting the government of Samoa to improve its export base by developing a national export strategy.