by Jasmine Koria Photo credit: Samoan National Delegate Mrs. Tupe Feata Roberts This year’s Commonwealth Youth Forum in Apia, Samoa had a uniquely Pasifika atmosphere. From its Moana and environment-themed joint opening ceremony with the People’s and Women’s Forums, to the youth choral rendition of the Commonwealth Music Relay’s “Symphony”, Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) 2024 …
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The decision of Pacific island state Samoa to change its timezone over the New Year has not pleased all islanders, least of all those respecting Saturday as a holy day, reports Steven Nsubuga, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. As a devout Seventh Day Adventist, I have followed with great interest the change of …
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The decision of Pacific island state Samoa to change its timezone over the New Year has not pleased all islanders, least of all those respecting Saturday as a holy day, reports Steven Nsubuga, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. As a devout Seventh Day Adventist, I have followed with great interest the change of …
"Samoa's date change meant Saturday became the sixth day" Read More »
Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. Fale Lesa, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New …
SIDS 2014: "If I were prime minister: ideas for an island state" Read More »
Small island developing states are especially vulnerable to external economic and environmental shocks. At the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Samoa, 1-4 September, the Commonwealth is partnering with the United Nations, governments and international organisations to help build the resilience of these countries. Social development concerns came under the spotlight during the …
SIDS 2014: "Tackling social development concerns among youths" Read More »