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Commonwealth assists Tuvalu in protecting its maritime resources
Released:  23 March 2011
Commonwealth Secretariat gives assistance to the small island state to determine its maritime zones

Sharma meets the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
Released:  21 March 2011
Commonwealth Secretary-General discusses Commonwealth priorities with Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Former President Festus Mogae of Botswana to lead Commonwealth observers to Nigeria elections
Released:  21 March 2011
"We hope the process and the outcome will further strengthen the democratic process in the country" - Commonwealth Secretary-General

Youth across Asia celebrate Commonwealth Day
Released:  18 March 2011
Young people from across Asia joined together this week to celebrate Commonwealth Day in a joint programme organised by the Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) Asia Centre and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Malaysia.

Sonia Gandhi urges Commonwealth to spearhead inclusion of women in global climate change debate
Released:  17 March 2011
“Most of the climate debate so far has been gender-blind”

Sharma addresses Commonwealth Local Government Conference
Released:  16 March 2011
"The battle of the MDGs – perhaps the greatest challenge in which this Commonwealth is engaged – can be won or lost through the work of local government” - Secretary-General

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago addresses 'Educating Women – Transforming Society'
Released:  15 March 2011
Commonwealth Chair-in-Office Kamla Persad-Bissessar talks about the transformative power of women’s education at conference to mark Commonwealth Day

Commonwealth women celebrated on Commonwealth Day
Released:  15 March 2011
Women agents of change are presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II at reception to mark Commonwealth Day

'Women as Agents of Change' commemorated at Commonwealth Day Observance
Released:  15 March 2011
"There’s so much to be done, but with willpower, vision, and commitment, I believe that positive changes can, and absolutely must be achieved” - Annie Lennox

Young artists showcase performance skills on Commonwealth Day
Released:  15 March 2011
Creative energy fills Marlborough House with music and dance presentations