News Archive

To view all the news articles that appeared in a particular year or month, click on a year below. If the particular topic you are interested in does not appear you may like to search for it using our news archive search facility on the right hand side of the page.

 


Rwanda supports reform of the Commonwealth
Released:  28 October 2011
President Kagame says a stronger Commonwealth enhances its dynamism

Commonwealth leaders agree to strengthen Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)
Released:  28 October 2011
Approval in Perth follows recommendation of the Group set up to deal with serious or persistent violations of Commonwealth values and principles

Commonwealth citizens to connect through new web portal launched at CHOGM 2011
Released:  28 October 2011
Heads of Government shown online gateway to the Commonwealth

Commonwealth publication presented to Australian Prime Minister by Secretary-General Sharma
Released:  27 October 2011
Book showcases innovative aspects of Commonwealth work in member countries

Commonwealth Secretary-General: Perth CHOGM will rejuvenate the association
Released:  27 October 2011
A vibrant Commonwealth bonded by shared values is key to its strength: PM Gillard

Deputy Secretary-General urges greater political reforms to encourage more women in leadership
Released:  27 October 2011
A level playing field vital to enable women to seize opportunities: Masire-Mwamba

Youth forum ends with call for development fund
Released:  27 October 2011
"We are the dynamic drivers of progressive change in the Commonwealth" - says Chair of CYF Planning Group, Alan Huynh

Landmark CHOGM on reform, renewal and resilience – Commonwealth Secretary-General
Released:  26 October 2011
Australian Foreign Minister says Perth summit will revitalise Commonwealth

Commonwealth kinship and affinity a product of common aspirations - Sharma
Released:  25 October 2011
Secretary-General tells civil society that democracy, development and diversity are underpinned by tolerance and respect

Commonwealth and small states call for action on climate change
Released:  25 October 2011
Foreign ministers meeting in Perth ahead of CHOGM 2011 say urgent funding needed