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Message from Commonwealth Secretary-General to cyclone-hit Tonga and Cook Islands: Released: 17 February 2010; Sharma welcomes rapid assistance provided by some of the countries in the region
Fighting financial crime in Nigeria: Released: 15 February 2010; Investigators and prosecutors trained to build skills in criminal justice
Final report issued on 2010 presidential election in Sri Lanka: Released: 15 February 2010; A well-administered election day but challenges in the pre-election period, says Commonwealth Expert Team
Commonwealth congratulates Mandela on 20th anniversary of his release: Released: 11 February 2010; “Nelson Mandela represents the highest values and ideals of humanity” says Sharma
Civil liberties award presented to human rights head: Released: 10 February 2010; Maja Daruwala of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative recognised for her “sterling efforts”
Developing livestock farming in Grenada: Released: 8 February 2010; Commonwealth expert focuses on reducing the Caribbean country’s reliance on meat imports
The Commonwealth, international parliamentary diplomacy and building peace: Released: 5 February 2010; Secretary-General addresses international conference in Belfast
New system for financing the Commonwealth Secretariat: Released: 4 February 2010; Financial relief to countries least able to contribute
Senior Jamaican officials examine the nuts and bolts of PPPs: Released: 3 February 2010; Three-day workshop looks at what is needed to ensure that these “often complex relationships” work effectively
Deputy Secretary-General addresses UK Defence Academy: Released: 3 February 2010; Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba spoke about the Commonwealth’s role in furthering international peace and security