News Archive

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Former President Kufuor leads Commonwealth Observer Group to Malawi
Released:  14 May 2009
It is imperative that the electoral process is transparent, fair, peaceful and ultimately reflects the wishes of the people - Kufuor says in arrival statement.

Human health an important signal of climate change
Released:  14 May 2009
Australian expert to address Commonwealth Health Ministers

UK bill to clip the wings of vulture funds
Released:  14 May 2009
Proposed law seeks to ban creditors from making money at the expense of developing countries

Caribbean University recognises Commonwealth
Released:  14 May 2009
“It is always gratifying to know that the contribution the Commonwealth makes is appreciated” - Ransford Smith

From the Archive: Gold Coast gains independence from Britain
Released:  13 May 2009
May 1956: First steps on the road to Ghanaian membership of the Commonwealth

Where are we a year into the universal review of human rights?
Released:  11 May 2009
New publication draws together experiences from across the Commonwealth

Three ways to save the world
Released:  9 May 2009
Sharma outlines the Commonwealth’s contribution to protecting “our values, the vulnerable, and our variety”

Commonwealth announces Group to observe Malawi elections
Released:  8 May 2009
Former Ghana President Kufuor to lead Group

Sharma to Caribbean heads of public service: invest in youth, technology
Released:  8 May 2009
Secretary-General speaks at meeting of Caribbean heads of public service and cabinet secretaries

Three small island states make submission for 600,000 square kilometres of seabed
Released:  7 May 2009
Commonwealth assists Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia