eNewsUSA (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Now 28: On what he called "the final lap of the years-long marathon to the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen," now just 6 days away, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the Commonwealth summit meeting with small island developing States, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. He warned that holding out for a "perfect" deal at the climate...
The New Nation (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago
BSS, Port of Spain Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina demanded separate financial assistance for Bangladesh-like Most Vulnerable Countries (MVC)s to face the risks of global climate change. Sheikh Hasina made the demand while addressing the executive and retreat sessions of Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM)- 2009 at the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) in Port of Spain, capital of Caribbean...
People Daily (Free subscription) | 18 hours ago
The Commonwealth of Nations wrapped up a summit meeting dominated by climate change on Sunday in Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago, which was notable for the appearance of leaders from outside the organization. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) brought together 51 representatives from member states most of which were former British colonies. It also attracted leaders...
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
VICE-PRESIDENT George Kunda has invited foreign investors to visit Zambia and explore investment opportunities. Addressing a business forum in Trinidad and Tobago's capital, Port of Spain yesterday, Mr Kunda said Zambia was one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world.
IntelliBriefs (Free subscription) | yesterday
India is willing to sign on to an ambitious global target for emissions reductions or limiting temperature increase but this must be accompanied by an equitable burden sharing paradigm.. Climate Change action based on the perpetuation of poverty will simply not be sustainable MANMOHAN SINGH http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?263059 Intervention by PM on Climate Change - CHOGM Summit 2009, Port...
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
UGANDA has welcomed the entrance of Rwanda into the Commonwealth, becoming its 54th member. The decision was announced at the end of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad Express (Free subscription) | yesterday
THE four Heads of Government who attended yesterday’s closing press conference of the 21st Commonwealth Summit held in Port of Spain, all heaped praise on their host, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning for a job well done.
Newsday (Free subscription) | yesterday
COMMONWEALTH leaders yesterday paid glowing tribute to Trinidad and Tobago for hosting one of the most successful Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM) in the 60-year history of the organisation. The leaders paid their tributes as they delivered their closing statements in the presence of local and international journalists during the final executive meeting of the CHOGM in the Port-of-Spain...
Conservative Party of Canada (Free subscription) | yesterday
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, from November 27 to 29.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
Commonwealth leaders holding their biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting CHOGM) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on 28 November 2009 considered application for membership by the Republic Of Rwanda.
Sify (Free subscription) | yesterday
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has wound up his visit to Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, where he attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), and left for India.
People Daily (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon publicly backed Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. Speaking at a press conference at the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the two leaders committed to two conferences on Afghanistan -- one in London in January and the...
Trinidad Express (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretary General Edwin Carrington anticipates the 15 member regional trading block that includes Trinidad and Tobago will make a ’dent’ on the climate change issue that is dominating the 2009 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Port of Spain.
Xinhuanet (Free subscription) | 11/29/2009
Britain's PM Gordon Brown and the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon publicly backed Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Saturday in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. The two leaders committed to two conferences on Afghanistan -- one in London and the other in Kabul.
rediff News (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
As the three-day Commonwealth Summit of 53 nations is in progress at Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago, Canada has come out publicly that they are opposed to the next 2011 Commonwealth summit taking place in Sri Lanka.
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