Commonwealth Caribbean endorses broad measures to fight corruption
Caribbean anti-corruption agencies have unanimously agreed on the need for robust legislation to investigate and prosecute corruption in the region.
Event: Duke of Sussex to present Commonwealth innovation awards
Prince Harry will attend the inaugural Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards on 14 June at a garden party marking the Commonwealth’s 70th anniversary.
Secretary-General outlines robust framework to stamp out corruption
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has outlined a framework to help member countries investigate and prosecute corruption offences, which cost the global economy around $2 trillion a year.
Secretary-General reiterates the importance of intra-Commonwealth trade
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has reiterated the importance of taking advantage of the innate benefits of intra-Commonwealth trade
Event: Fifth Commonwealth summit on anti-corruption in the Caribbean
The Commonwealth is hosting its fifth regional meeting for the Caribbean heads of anti-corruption agencies in the Cayman Islands from 3-7 June 2019
Secretary-General outlines four pillars to nurture future Commonwealth leaders
The Secretary-General has outlined four pillars designed to nurture Commonwealth students into future leaders.
Sri Lanka cricket team champions Commonwealth Peace at the Crease
The Sri Lankan cricket team has congratulated the Commonwealth on its Peace at the Crease initiative
Multilateralism remains a powerful agent of positive change, says Secretary-General
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has underscored the global benefits of multilateral cooperation through the Commonwealth and other international bodies.
Secretary-General reiterates support to the LGBTI community
The Secretary-General says securing equal rights and fair treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people is essential to achieving the sustainable development goals.
Secretary-General congratulates Belize on successful referendum
Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has congratulated the people of Belize on a successful referendum. They voted to refer to the International Court of Justice any legal claim of Guatemala against Belize relating to land, insular territories and any maritime areas.