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Role and status of refugee teachers to be explored at Commonwealth meeting: Released: 31 May 2011; Delegates will investigate concrete recommendations for governments to consider to aid migrant teachers looking to work
Media accreditation for Commonwealth summit opens 1 June: Released: 31 May 2011; Journalists must apply for accreditation to access the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting venues, including media facilities
Charting the course of leadership for development in the Commonwealth: Released: 28 May 2011; Public sector capacity-building critical for good governance and poverty reduction
Commonwealth releases observers’ report on Nigeria elections: Released: 26 May 2011; Kamalesh Sharma congratulates the people and authorities in Nigeria for conducting credible elections but urges Nigerians to co-operate with relevant authorities to address the culture of impunity for electoral violence and offences
Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 winners announced: Released: 26 May 2011; Defining books of our time, say judges
Corruption is one of the greatest challenges for Africa, says Botswana’s President Khama: Released: 24 May 2011; International efforts vital to eradicate corruption that erodes socio-economic growth
Head of Nigeria electoral body, Professor Attahiru Jega, visits Commonwealth Secretariat: Released: 20 May 2011; “I wish to acknowledge and appreciate the contribution and support the Commonwealth has made in our electoral process" - Professor Jega
Secretariat announces youth entrepreneur programme: Released: 19 May 2011; "There is a need for education, training, skills development, mentoring and enterprise creation to create a self-employed generation” – Commonwealth Secretary-General
Secretary-General inaugurates Geneva Small States Office: Released: 17 May 2011; "This is a proud personal achievement," he says
Secretary-General, UK Minister discuss role and future of the Commonwealth: Released: 16 May 2011; We want to deepen our relationship with Commonwealth, says Andrew Mitchell, UK International Development Secretary