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Commonwealth Day message from HM Queen Elizabeth II
Released:  12 March 2012
"'Connecting Cultures', our Commonwealth theme this year, encourages us to consider the special opportunities we have, as members of this unique gathering of nations, to celebrate an extraordinary cultural tapestry"

HM Queen Elizabeth II attends Commonwealth Day Reception
Released:  12 March 2012
‘Connecting Cultures’ was the focus of the Commonwealth Day Reception on 12 March, where HM Queen Elizabeth II, Head of the Commonwealth, met representatives of the 54-member association.

Messages from leaders on Commonwealth Day
Released:  12 March 2012
Statements by Commonwealth Heads of Government for Commonwealth Day, 12 March 2012

Departure statement: high-level Commonwealth delegation in Fiji
Released:  9 March 2012
“The visit has enabled me to gain a direct and up-to-date understanding of developments in Fiji. I have heard differing perspectives on some issues, but a welcome willingness among all to find ways to move Fiji forward” - Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General

Changing the mindset - group discuss women in corporate leadership for International Women's Day
Released:  9 March 2012
Increasing the number of women on company boards is about changing the mindset of those making the appointments, said Director of the International Centre for Women Leaders Professor Susan Vinnicombe, at a Commonwealth Secretariat event marking International Women’s Day 2012.

Mauritius prepares for education ministers meeting
Released:  9 March 2012
Education goals and how to bridge the gaps will be the focus of discussions

Commonwealth Secretary-General reflects on 'Connecting Cultures' theme
Released:  8 March 2012
"‘Connecting Cultures’ is our Commonwealth theme this year. This is our opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the Commonwealth and what this enrichment means to us as individuals" - Kamalesh Sharma

Commonwealth Day – Connecting Cultures
Released:  7 March 2012
HM Queen Elizabeth II to lead Commonwealth Day celebrations

High-level Commonwealth delegation in Fiji
Released:  6 March 2012
Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General arrives in Suva for talks with the Government of Fiji and others

Commonwealth partners hail achievements of ‘Hub and Spokes’ programme
Released:  6 March 2012
Representatives of organisations which build the trade capacity of countries in the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) regions through a ‘Hub and Spokes’ programme, have hailed the achievements of the initiative and supported plans to expand the programme into a second phase.