Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries
In a boost for Pacific Islands such as Tuvalu under threat from rising seas, Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday that a nation's maritime boundaries...
Another woman takes Commonwealth SG role
Commonwealth leaders convened in Samoa on the final day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) Saturday and announced Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey as...
Slavery, climate to dominate Pacific talks with King
A meeting of Commonwealth leaders in Samoa being presided over by King Charles has been labelled a "big deal for the Pacific" as countries...
A showcase of greens: Crops and vegetables at CHOGM planned
The produce and catch of the hardworking farmers and fishers of Samoa will be on display at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)...
All CHOGM leaders indicate participation: Samoa PM
The leaders of 56 member countries in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) have indicated their attendance at October's conference including three monarchs.
Prime...
18 Young Leaders selected for Samoa 2024 Commonwealth Youth Forum Task force
18 young people have been selected to form an international task force that will lead the planning and delivery of the 2024 Commonwealth Youth...
Commonwealth SG happy with CHOGM preparations
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Patricia Scotland, has expressed her admiration for Samoa's preparations for the upcoming event,...
Australia commits AUD$20m to Samoa budget support for hosting CHOGM
The Australian Government has committed an additional AUD$20 million (WST$36.7 million) in direct budget support towards Samoa’s Treasury.
This additional budget support will reinforce the...
Climate change, AI in focus at Commonwealth’s October meeting in Samoa
Climate change and efforts to keep up with advances in artificial intelligence top the agenda for a Commonwealth meeting set for the small Pacific...
Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Samoa and Tonga ahead of CHOGM and Forum Leaders Meeting
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland , will embark on official visits to Samoa and the Kingdom of Tonga from 25 March 2024.
In both countries,...
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