Following national elections last month, Singapore’s government should re-engage its citizens, particularly the increasing number of youths who may have different perspectives on the country’s development, writes Tan Pei Ying, a 29-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent. Singapore has done well economically since its independence in 1965. Led by the ruling People’s Action Party, our country has experienced tremendous …
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Sometimes it is better to walk away, relax and cool down before a confrontation escalates into something more, writes 26-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent Jennawade Pratt from Nassau in the Bahamas. Elizabeth Kenny, an Australian army nurse once said: “He who angers you controls you”. Although these words were spoken years ago, they hold a truth so …
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Sometimes it is better to walk away, relax and cool down before a confrontation escalates into something more, writes 26-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent Jennawade Pratt from Nassau in the Bahamas. Elizabeth Kenny, an Australian army nurse once said: “He who angers you controls you”. Although these words were spoken years ago, they hold a truth so …
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A landmark ruling last month by Australia’s recently established workplace tribunal could pave the way for more equal pay for women and men, writes Sean O’Rourke, a 26-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne. On 16 May, the full bench of the Fair Work Australia tribunal, an independent body established in July 2009, handed down an historic …
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A landmark ruling last month by Australia’s recently established workplace tribunal could pave the way for more equal pay for women and men, writes Sean O’Rourke, a 26-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne. On 16 May, the full bench of the Fair Work Australia tribunal, an independent body established in July 2009, handed down an historic …
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Despite record literacy rates and increases in education spending, youth unemployment remains a serious problem, writes Joshua Hamlet, a 23-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from San Fernando in Trinidad and Tobago. A recent graduate commonly has two thoughts once examinations are complete. First they realize that leisure activities can begin, and then they ask: ‘What to do now?’ …
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Despite record literacy rates and increases in education spending, youth unemployment remains a serious problem, writes Joshua Hamlet, a 23-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from San Fernando in Trinidad and Tobago. A recent graduate commonly has two thoughts once examinations are complete. First they realize that leisure activities can begin, and then they ask: ‘What to do now?’ …
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Recent tragic deaths in Australia caused by so-called ‘cyber bullying’ underline the importance of legislation to deal with malicious behaviour aided by new technology, writes 19-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent Sharlene Sturk from the state of Victoria. Bullying is a substantial concern not only for Australia but also for many other nations around the world. The extent …
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Recent tragic deaths in Australia caused by so-called ‘cyber bullying’ underline the importance of legislation to deal with malicious behaviour aided by new technology, writes 19-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent Sharlene Sturk from the state of Victoria. Bullying is a substantial concern not only for Australia but also for many other nations around the world. The extent …
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The Harry Potter books have intrigued and thrilled millions of adults and children alike. With the imminent release of the final movie adaption the end of an era approaches, writes 19-year-old Alisha Lewis, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Zealand. Growing up, many children have imaginary friends. I had Harry. I was almost nine when I …
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