Rocketing demand for sugar cane is causing ructions in Uganda, where President Museveni is having to resort to drastic action to ensure his citizens have access to the home-grown commodity. Commonwealth Correspondent Steven Nsubuga, 27, reports. An environmental crisis is looming in Uganda after the country’s president Mr Yoweri Museveni insisted he would not be deterred …
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The Clement Payne Movement was established more than 20 years ago in Barbados as a democratic socialist, Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist campaign group. It is been vociferous in its criticism of NATO’s bombing campaign in Libya. Commonwealth Correspondent Craig Ghunta, 23, from Jamaica, went to meet its leader, Mr David Commisiong. On August 17, celebrated internationally …
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The Clement Payne Movement was established more than 20 years ago in Barbados as a democratic socialist, Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist campaign group. It is been vociferous in its criticism of NATO’s bombing campaign in Libya. Commonwealth Correspondent Craig Ghunta, 23, from Jamaica, went to meet its leader, Mr David Commisiong. On August 17, celebrated internationally …
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Without condoning the riots that hit London last month, should we perhaps take a step back and question why all these people were protesting? Was it bad parenting or a tipping point that was reached, asks Commonwealth Correspondent Eva Maria, 21, from New Zealand? Last month’s riots in London, and elsewhere across England, caused a …
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Without condoning the riots that hit London last month, should we perhaps take a step back and question why all these people were protesting? Was it bad parenting or a tipping point that was reached, asks Commonwealth Correspondent Eva Maria, 21, from New Zealand? Last month’s riots in London, and elsewhere across England, caused a …
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There are a few myths about Australia becoming a republic, writes 16-year-old Luke Van Roevan from Melbourne, Australia. No, we would not have to change our flag. Yes, we will still be a part of the Commonwealth. And, yes, we could still compete in the Commonwealth Games. Right now, Australia uses a system of government commonly …
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There are a few myths about Australia becoming a republic, writes 16-year-old Luke Van Roevan from Melbourne, Australia. No, we would not have to change our flag. Yes, we will still be a part of the Commonwealth. And, yes, we could still compete in the Commonwealth Games. Right now, Australia uses a system of government commonly …
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Sport, video games and alcohol consumption all seem to end in violence. But, ponders Amanda McClintock, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, is this toxic behaviour a product of history or a part of our human nature? Ever since the Earth was formed violence has played a role in our everyday lives. We can look …
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Sport, video games and alcohol consumption all seem to end in violence. But, ponders Amanda McClintock, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, is this toxic behaviour a product of history or a part of our human nature? Ever since the Earth was formed violence has played a role in our everyday lives. We can look …
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After a successful staging of the Nkabom peacebuilding and leadership programme by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) last year in Rwanda, Carimentors: Canada’s and the Caribbean’s Nkabom youth representatives, are set to replicate the programme in St. Kitts and Nevis, from the 21 to 25 of September. Supported by the Commonwealth Youth Programme Caribbean Centre …
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