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June 1st deadline looms for Commonwealth youth video contest: Released: 10 May 2010; Winners will gain a trip to London for International Youth Day 2010
Programme which helps countries look after their own trade developments enters final phase: Released: 10 May 2010; Hub & Spokes project promotes the effective participation of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries in international trade negotiations
La Francophonie, Commonwealth Secretaries-General meet in Paris: Released: 7 May 2010; Leaders focus on how to secure a voice for small vulnerable states in today's international dialogue
Fund aims to increase range of countries in which Commonwealth Scholarships are available: Released: 6 May 2010; Low and middle income states are target of £1.8 million endowment fund launched last year
Secretary-General saddened by the death of Nigerian President: Released: 6 May 2010; I am deeply saddened by the demise of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, after a period of protracted illness
Secretary-General meets with graduate students at Goodenough College: Released: 5 May 2010; "The Commonwealth is an excellent tool for you to address the problems of today and tomorrow"
For democracy to be successful, sustainable and legitimate, people must get out and vote: Released: 4 May 2010; Article by Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General, ahead of the UK elections on 6 May