Across the globe, many countries are grappling with the challenge of coalition government. This unique political dynamic merits greater attention by the Commonwealth, argues Joshua Hamlet, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The Commonwealth’s existence is based on the promotion of the shared goals of democracy and development among its member states. Historically most …

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Across the globe, many countries are grappling with the challenge of coalition government. This unique political dynamic merits greater attention by the Commonwealth, argues Joshua Hamlet, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Trinidad & Tobago. The Commonwealth’s existence is based on the promotion of the shared goals of democracy and development among its member states. Historically most …

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Kenya needs to address the fundamental inequalities which plague its medical facilities in order to continue on the road to development, says Simon Hart, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Britain living in Nairobi. Kenya’s development is hampered by its unequal society, in which an increasingly rich elite are polarised with the millions who hover over …

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Kenya needs to address the fundamental inequalities which plague its medical facilities in order to continue on the road to development, says Simon Hart, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Britain living in Nairobi. Kenya’s development is hampered by its unequal society, in which an increasingly rich elite are polarised with the millions who hover over …

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It is every girl’s dream to grow up, get married and have a family of her own, says Josanne Brassey, 24, a young woman from the island of Tobago. But dreams do not always turn out as you imagine, especially when lovers part and a baby comes into the equation. It is said that real love …

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Earlier this year, young people from around the world were flown to London to take part in celebrations to mark Commonwealth Day 2012. Fale Lesa, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent who travelled from New Zealand, recounts the moment he met Queen Elizabeth II at Marlborough House. 10 March 2012: After a two day flight from Auckland, …

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If China wants to become the destination of choice for skilled professionals, it has to end prejudice against people from other countries and ethnicities, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados currently studying in Beijing. Living in Beijing is certainly an experience like none other. It is, in my opinion, one of the few …

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If China wants to become the destination of choice for skilled professionals, it has to end prejudice against people from other countries and ethnicities, writes Leigh-Ann Worrell, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados currently studying in Beijing. Living in Beijing is certainly an experience like none other. It is, in my opinion, one of the few …

"‘We don’t want somebody from Africa,' they told me." Read More »

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