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The theme “encourages us all to celebrate the ways in which talent and innovation can be supported and put to the best use possible” – Secretary-General This year’s Commonwealth theme, to be launched on Commonwealth Day, encourages imagination, creativity, and a positive attitude to grasp the opportunities of our time – at home or with …

‘Opportunity through Enterprise’ – the Commonwealth theme for 2013 Read More »

In keeping with the Commonwealth Day theme for 2015, Alvin Ma, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Canada, encourages fellow Correspondents to be ambassadors of idealism. “It’s a beautiful day, don’t let it get away” goes the chorus of my favourite song from the Irish rock band U2. While I recognize the privileged space of Canada from …

“A Young Commonwealth: the case for idealism" Read More »

The theme for Commonwealth Day has a message for youth as well as for member nations, writes Harnoor Gill, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Georgetown in Canada. The theme of an Inclusive Commonwealth ensures the world’s smallest and least-developed countries have a say in decision-making on the global scale. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association …

“Let’s celebrate an Inclusive Commonwealth” Read More »

As we celebrate Commonwealth Day, our nation states must create more opportunities for their citizens to connect. Ariana Joseph, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Antigua and Barbuda, says free movement and interaction with other Caribbean countries have brought tremendous benefits to her country. History is quite instructive: wherever people of different cultures and a common …

Delivering a common future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming Read More »

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