News /connects/Top+Navigation/News en-uk Commonwealth ministers to arrive in Maldives Friday http://www.miadhu.com/2012/02/local-news/commonwealth-ministers-to-arrive-in-maldives-friday/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 African symposium explores natural fibres http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/244289/150212naturalfibres.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Secretary-General to Pakistan: You can always count on us http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/244395/120212sgmessage.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Asia Regional endorses need for financial inclusion of youth http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Development/Entrepreneurship/Commonwealth+Asia+Regional+endorses+need+for+financial+inclusion+of+youth Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Extraordinary Teleconference of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/244142/120212cmagmaldives.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya tops in drive against female ‘cut’ http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/1322558/-/ywiejdz/-/index.html Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Combating HIV infections among African women http://www.sierraexpressmedia.com/archives/34915 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Sport and Development International Platform links up with Commonwealth Connects http://www.sportanddev.org/en/newsnviews/news/?4048/sportanddev-links-up-with-Commonwealth-Connects-portal Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 WANEP wants women to play greater role in decision making http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/wanep-wants-women-to-play-greater-role-in-decision-making Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Civil Society Leaders join Commonwealth Gender Plan of Action Monitoring Group http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/NewsArticle.aspx?articleID=203 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Rwandans rejected the poverty trap – Kagame http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=14895&a=49863#.TzJPp8U2-So Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Queen marks 60 years as monarch http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Democracy/Good+Governance/Local+governance/Queen+marks+60+years+as+monarch Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Bihar village sets example by planting trees on birth of girls http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article2847171.ece Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Drug companies join forces to combat deadliest tropical diseases http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2012/jan/30/drug-companies-join-tropical-diseases Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Global warming not caused by increased solar activity, finds NASA http://www.tgdaily.com/sustainability-features/61128-global-warming-not-caused-by-increased-solar-activity Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Rwanda wins award for fighting malaria http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?issue=14887&article=49526 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Cameroon: Commonwealth learning weeks underway http://allafrica.com/stories/201202020023.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Secretary-General in Addis Ababa for the African Union Summit http://www.observer.org.sz/index.php?news=34960 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Media Forum ends http://www.awoko.org/2012/01/30/commonwealth-media-forum-ends/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Australian MP on CARICOM countries’ visit lauds Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Schemes http://www.guyanachronicleonline.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38580:australian-mp-on-caricom-countries-visit-lauds-guyanas-lcds&catid=2:news&Itemid=3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Industry chiefs in Kenya launch peace campaign ahead of elections http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Top+business+chiefs+rally+for+peaceful+vote+/-/1056/1316588/-/8yu1ui/-/index.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Malaria - Over 7 million nets distributed in Cameroon http://allafrica.com/stories/201201301652.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Sri Lanka, Pakistan to share expertise in construction industry http://www.colombopage.com/archive_12/Jan25_1327466757CH.php Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Perth will host the next Australian and UK defence and foreign policy bilateral talks http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/12710660/perth-secures-next-uk-aust-talks/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Google user data to be merged across all sites under contentious plan http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/jan/25/google-merge-user-data-privacy Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 East Africa: Kiraso Calls for Human Rights Promotion http://allafrica.com/stories/201201230610.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 President Koroma Launches Government Internet Portal http://www.cocorioko.net/?p=22582 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Plans for £80m new Design Museum unveiled http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/jan/24/design-museum-new-plans?newsfeed=true Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 25 youths trained on disaster prevention http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/25-youths-trained-on-disaster-prevention Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Chlamydia: Men at risk of 'hidden disease' http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/6308264/Chlamydia-Men-at-risk-of-hidden-disease Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Zambia and Zimbabwe hosting 2013 UNWTO event http://www.eturbonews.com/27580/zambia-and-zimbabwe-hosting-2013-unwto-event Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Malawi President: Women Should Be Free to Wear What They Want http://www.care2.com/causes/malawi-president-women-should-be-free-to-wear-what-they-want.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Civil society groups want transparency on the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Civil-society-groups-want-transparency-on-JEEP_10631493 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 New Chinese cultural centre to integrate newcomers to Singapore http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_759220.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Secretary-General and Mauritian Education Minister discuss 18CCEM plans http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/243703/250112teachertech.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Malawi human rights status worries Commonwealth Secretary-General http://www.africanews.com/site/list_message/37008?data[source]=rss Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Caribbean countries focus on transforming education through teacher technology competencies http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/243703/250112teachertech.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Enhancing Pacific business climate for future prosperity http://www.dailypost.vu/content/enhancing-pacific-business-climate-future-prosperity Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Ghana: Mensah Takes Over Education As President Mills Okays Betty's Resignation http://www.graphic.com.gh/news/page.php?news=18478&title=E.T. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Tax break for Commonwealth Games athletes http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics-news/2012/01/26/glasgow-2014-commonwealth-games-elite-athletes-to-be-tempted-to-take-part-with-tax-breaks-86908-23720635/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 New envoy presents credentials to UN’s Ban Ki-Moon http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2012/01/25/new-envoy-presents-credentials-to-un%E2%80%99s-ban-ki-moon/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 HP partners to implement government ICT projects in Mauritius http://theindependent.mu/2012/01/19/hp-partners-to-implement-government-ict-projects/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Wait is over for Kenyans as all now set for Judiciary vetting http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050309&cid=4&ttl=All%20now%20set%20for%20Judiciary%20vetting Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Rural schools outshine urban ones in Namibia http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=42370&title=Rural%20schools%20outshine%20urban%20ones Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya: Ruto calls for calm ahead of ICC ruling http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Ruto+calls+for+calm+ahead+of+ICC+ruling/-/1064/1310144/-/9e5jaf/-/index.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Secretary-General visits Malawi, Rwanda and Ethiopia http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/243518/190112sgvisits.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Rwanda and Uganda move to address trade barriers http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16616829 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 President Sata authorises the creation of 650 Health Care positions in Zambia http://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/18/president-sata-authorises-creattion-650-positions-health-care-industry-country/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Ghana: New gender bill will bring relief to women-Gender Specialist http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201201/80061.php Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Renewable energy assistance for Tonga http://www.matangitonga.to/article/tonganews/development/20120119_tonga_renewable_energy.shtml Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Standards & Poors team in Zambia to review economic performance and structural issues http://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/19/standards-poors-team-zambia-review-economic-performance-structural-issues/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Race Against Gender Violence http://allafrica.com/stories/201201190820.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Jamaican parliament taking steps to better accommodate disabled members http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Parliament-taking-steps-to-better-accommodate-disabled-members_10589891 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Malaysia signs MoU with British educational institutions http://www.nst.com.my/latest/m-sia-inks-mou-with-british-educational-institutions-1.34436#ixzz1k0jVOPnq Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 356K aid for Health Ministry in Fiji http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=191157 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Planning Ahead: International Workshop Supports Tanzanian Climate Change Strategy http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/0,,contentMDK:23087692~pagePK:146736~piPK:226340~theSitePK:258644,00.html?cid=3001_2 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 The Pedal-Powered Cinema Project - How pedal power is helping Uganda's mountain gorillas http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/242659/081211hruart.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Access, quality and relevance - Mozambique’s education minister discusses his country’s priorities http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/243435/160112mozambiqueeducation.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Secretary-General responds to recent developments in Pakistan http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/177370/243445/160112pakistan.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Pakistan government appeals for support http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/pakistan-government-appeals-for-support-6289260.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Minister Karim assumes Chairmanship of the Commonwealth Connects Steering Committee http://www.news.gov.tt/index.php?news=10301 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Indian villagers' lives transformed by new energy delivery system http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2012/jan/16/india-solar-power-system Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 President Zuma Proposes Better AU, UN Co-operation http://allafrica.com/stories/201201131014.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Global campaign to decriminalise homosexuality to kick off in Belize court http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/16/global-campaign-decriminalise-homosexuality-belize-court Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 PM Douglas says 80th anniversary presents opportunity for renewal http://www.zizonline.com/news/?6BCA657E-0FD6-A997-11F72EE5685CE47F Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 World Bank publishes the report on higher education study in the Maldives http://www.miadhu.com/2012/01/local-news/world-bank-publishes-the-report-on-higher-education-study-in-the-maldives/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Sierra Leone: Blair Says Nation Has 'Much to Celebrate' http://allafrica.com/stories/201201170348.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 London 2012 organisers’ pledge for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2012/01/london-2012-glasgow-commonwealth-games/ Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Trinidad & Tobago government to aim for paperless Parliament http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/thursday-january-12-2012/house-speaker-aims-paperless-parliament Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 307th Meeting of Peace and Security Council of the African Union http://allafrica.com/stories/201201110985.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Canada to spend $11 million updating diplomatic mission in Sri Lanka http://www.colombopage.com/archive_12/Jan12_1326308310CH.php Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 'Without education, it is almost impossible for we persons with disabilities to obtain employment' http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/243292/100112rmrr.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Malta sees 3.9% increase in employment levels http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=138070 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Trinidad & Tobago: Government supports plans for independent Parliament http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/thursday-january-12-2012/house-speaker-reveals-government-supports-plans-independent-parliament Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth meeting “catalyst” for promoting rights of persons with disabilities http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/243326/110112hruroundtable.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 The importance of global and local partnerships in bridging development gaps in education http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/243274/100112dsgeducatioinforum.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Gambia: CYP Coordinator On Common Wealth Youth Programme http://allafrica.com/stories/201201110806.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 African Conference Calls for New Agricultural Universities http://allafrica.com/stories/201201090132.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Rwanda and South Africa enjoy 'positive bilateral ties' http://allafrica.com/stories/201201090956.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya: 14 Million Citizens Have Access to the Internet http://allafrica.com/stories/201201091334.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Making Best Use of International Cable Capacity - a Real Wind of Change for Africa in 2012? http://allafrica.com/stories/201201091334.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Africa and the Convention Banning Biological and Toxin Weapons http://allafrica.com/stories/201112131751.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Malaysia: Two million youth assembly in May 2012 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/two-million-youth-assembly-in-may-2012-1.25373#ixzz1j49EAHHH Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Improved agriculture to spur sustainable development in Zambia http://allafrica.com/stories/201201091334.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 CBS’s first entry into the Indian television market http://www.samoaobserver.ws/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37545&Itemid=62 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 UN Rights Chief Welcomes Fiji’s Lifting of Emergency Rule http://www.hawaiireporter.com/un-rights-chief-welcomes-fijis-lifting-of-emergency-rule/123 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Promoting inclusive education and sustainable employment for persons with disabilities http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/243243/090112crpdroundtable.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Africa: Where to Invest in Continent's Media Industry http://allafrica.com/stories/201201091052.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 ANC at 100: how the world saw it http://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2012-01-08-anc-at-100-how-the-world-saw-it Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Canada taking the Commonwealth lead http://www.thenassauguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20843&Itemid=86 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 U.S. doctors work with Mozambicans to save infants, new mothers http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2011/12/27/u-s-doctors-work-with-mozambicans-to-save-infants-new-mothers/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Rwanda: Country Counts EAC Integration Benefits http://allafrica.com/stories/201201060245.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Ghana: Moving Towards a Food-Secure Country http://allafrica.com/stories/201201050304.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Strengthening Work in Conflict-Affected Countries Through Research http://www.dfid.gov.uk/What-we-do/Research-and-evidence/news/research-news/2012/Strengthening-Work-in-Conflict-Affected-Countries-Through-Research/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+r4dresearch+%28R4D+Research+News%29 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 New publication: Empowerment: A Journey not a Destination http://www.pathwaysofempowerment.org/Empowerment_Report.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Is 2012 the year for India's internet? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16354076 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Jamaica People's National Party secures big poll win http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-16352120 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Samoa pushes for more women in parliament http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201201/3402825.htm?desktop Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Nduom founds Progressive People's Party http://politics.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201201/79335.php Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation Gains Momentum in Gambia http://allafrica.com/stories/201201031024.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Observer Group issues Final Report on 2011 National and Regional Elections in Guyana http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/34581/242972/221211guyanacog.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Militants agree to truce with Pakistan http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/militants-agree-to-truce-with-pakistan-20120103-1pisn.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth calls for Fiji elections http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16388286 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Barrick’s US$2.9B investment tops a very good year with the Commonwealth http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2012/1/2/42178/Barricks-US29B-investment-tops-a-very-good-year-with-the-Commonwealth Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 11,000 hit by floods, high tides in Oro http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20120103/news.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Key projects in Rwanda delayed as investors cut back on funding http://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/Key+projects+in+Rwanda+delayed+as+investors+cut+back+on+funding+/-/2560/1298400/-/wjwo3v/-/index.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Sri Lanka interest rates to increase further : Top economists http://www.sundaytimes.lk/111225/BusinessTimes/bt31.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 New Year honours list: Commonwealth http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/dec/31/new-year-honours-commonwealth?newsfeed=true Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Tuberculosis in the Kingdom in the Sky http://www.who.int/features/2011/tb_lesotho/en/index.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Secretary-General’s New Year Message http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/243074/301211nymessage.htm Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Ghana: Parliament approves GHc19.9 billion for 2012 government business http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201112/78733.php Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Malawi among countries given time to consider signing EPAs http://bppmw.com/index.php/daily-times/headlines/business/3019-malawi-among-countries-given-time-to-consider-signing-epas Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Fiji elected to UN post http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2011/12/21/fiji-elected-to-un-post/ Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Vanuatu about to graduate from LDC http://www.dailypost.vu/content/vanuatu-about-graduate-ldc Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 3,321 head teachers to update skills in Ghana http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/education/201112/78672.php Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Zambia: Sata Names Constitution Technical Committee http://allafrica.com/stories/201111170603.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Socio-economic rights neglected - Namrights report, Namibia http://allafrica.com/stories/201112070363.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Has Zambia's 'King Cobra' delivered on his 90-day promise? http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/21/michael-sata-king-cobra-90-days-zambia Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 More than 35,000 children around the world take part in Global Chemistry Experiment http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/more_than_35000_children_around_the_world_take_part_in_global_chemistry_experiment/back/9597/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Local government investment climate web portal launched in Kenya http://www.cio.co.ke/view-all-top-stories/4567-local-government-investment-climate-web-portal-launched-in-kenya.html Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister high in praise of Chief Justice Ivor Archie http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2011/12/20/prime-minister-high-praise-cj-archie Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Some 2,000 new jobs projected from implementation of mining policy in Jamaica http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-Some-2%2C000-new-jobs-projected-from-implementation-of-mining-policy-in-Jamaica-9218.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Political Impasse in Papua New Guinea Appears to End http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/world/asia/political-impasse-in-papua-new-guinea-appears-to-end.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Pakistani women entrepreneurs display great potential http://pakobserver.net/detailnews.asp?id=131053 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Key considering deal with Greens http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10774342 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Secretary-General welcomes release of Sri Lanka report http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/Commonwealth+Secretary-General+welcomes+release+of+Sri+Lanka+report Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Improving science reporting in Africa http://www.dfid.gov.uk/What-we-do/Research-and-evidence/news/research-news/2011/Improving-science-reporting-in-Africa/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+r4dresearch+%28R4D+Research+News%29 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Can an African head repair the divisive image of the ICC? http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/daniel-howden-can-an-african-head-repair-the-divisive-image-of-the-icc-6270757.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Seychelles eLearning winners from German-speaking market http://www.forimmediaterelease.net/pm/5957.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 India lost $128 bn in illicit outflows http://www.news.saanj.net/india-lost-dollar-128-billion-in-illicit-outflows Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The Kalahari Bushmen are home again http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/dec/13/kalahari-bushmen-home-again-botswana-diamonds Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya hails Commonwealth initiative to enhance capacity of midwifery http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/242874/191211midwifery.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth calls on ministers to deliver concrete results at WTO meeting http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/242800/151211wto.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Australia deeply concerned by the detention of Dr Amadou Janneh and Co http://www.gainako.com/news/news/2011/12/15/australia-deeply-concerned-by-the-detention-of-dr-amadou-janneh-and-co.html Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth-Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) Launched http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Development/Entrepreneurship/Commonwealth-Asia+Alliance+of+Young+Entrepreneurs+(CAAYE)+Launched Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya-UK trade hit 137 billion mark last year http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/news/InsidePage.php?id=2000048143&cid=159& Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 UK Private Equity Investors Eyes East Africa Trade Opportunities http://fenesi.com/uk-private-equity-investors-eyes-east-africa-trade-opportunities/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Canada formally abandons Kyoto Protocol on climate change http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canada-formally-abandons-kyoto-protocol-on-climate-change/article2268432/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Uganda's fledgling oil industry could undermine development progress http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2011/dec/12/uganda-oil-industry-threatens-development Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Human rights chief issues warning to UK over weakening of laws http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2011/dec/10/human-rights-uk-laws Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Indian women spearhead waste-to-wealth campaign http://www.bt.com.bn/features/2011/12/09/indian-women-spearhead-waste-wealth-campaign Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 British Council, Microsoft offer 15 digital hubs 400 schools to benefit http://www.observer.ug/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16145&Itemid=106 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 International Anti-Corruption Day http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=25905 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya to start wind power production late 2012 http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Kenya+to+start+wind+power+production++late+next+year+/-/539546/1287696/-/38wco1z/-/index.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Paul Kagame is an inspiration to young leaders http://www.newtimes.co.rw/index.php?issue=14834&article=47952&term=commonwealth Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Prince Charles in plea for Pakistan flood victims http://www.dawn.com/2011/12/09/prince-charles-in-plea-for-pakistan-flood-victims.html Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Global climate change treaty in sight after Durban breakthrough http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/dec/11/global-climate-change-treaty-durban?intcmp=122 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Poverty fuelling witchcraft hysteria says African charity http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/34581/242654/081211hru.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Navigating the Storm, Delivering the Promise http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:23064107~pagePK:64257043~piPK:437376~theSitePK:4607,00.html?cid=3001_2 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Which is to be Malta’s learning language http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=136519 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 World's toughest rowing race heads to Caribbean http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/sport-World%27s-toughest-rowing-race-heads-to-Caribbean-9066.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Derailing Durban's climate change conference http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2011/dec/07/derailing-durban-climate-change-conference Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Uganda: We need a legally binding deal from Durban climate conference http://www.monitor.co.ug/OpEd/Commentary/-/689364/1285830/-/12od13lz/-/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 International observers for election, Jamaica December 2011 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/International-observers-for-election_10342794 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Donors squeeze Malawi further on macro-economic stability http://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi/2011/12/08/donors-squeeze-malawi-further-on-macro-economic-stability/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Obama Seeks Protection for Homosexuals Abroad http://cnsnews.com/news/article/obama-seeks-protection-homosexuals-abroad Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 CARICOM to consult on youth development action plan http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-CARICOM-to-consult-on-youth-development-action-plan-9028.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Challenges at the Cutting Edge of Fighting Global Poverty http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-sachs/challenges-at-the-cutting_b_1127867.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 “International Campaign on Climate Refugees’ Rights” demands new legal institutional framework at Durban UN talks http://zunia.org/post/international-campaign-on-climate-refugees-rights-demands-new-legal-institutional-framework/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Rwanda: Youth Are the Engine of the Nation - Kagame http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/topstory-CARICOM-to-consult-on-youth-development-action-plan-9028.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Gay rights must be criterion for US aid allocations, instructs Obama http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/07/gay-rights-us-aid-criteria Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Kenya: Minister Warns of Possible Election Violence in 2012 http://allafrica.com/stories/201112070144.html Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 “There’s no going back on international law” – Howard Morrison http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/242607/061212icc.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Mozambique: World Bank Funding for Water Resources http://allafrica.com/stories/201112051937.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Durban climate change talks: developing countries must take on more responsibility, says Chris Huhne http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/climatechange/8937409/Durban-climate-change-talks-developing-countries-must-take-on-more-responsibility-says-Chris-Huhne.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth and Red Cross collaborate on human rights http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/242541/021211sg.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 DFID announces £76m funding for Rwanda http://www.newtimes.co.rw/index.php?issue=14831&article=47852 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Violence Against Women in Ghana http://allafrica.com/stories/201112051916.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Youth to comment on bills tabled in Parliament http://politics.myjoyonline.com/pages/parliament/201112/77510.php Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Aiding Governance in Developing Countries: Progress Amid Uncertainties http://carnegieeurope.eu/publications/?fa=46086&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+CarnegieEurope+%28Carnegie+Europe%29&utm_content=Google+Reader Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Spat With Donor Nations Leaves Malawi in a Pinch http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204397704577071853104836154.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Secretariat to strengthen business advisory services in Ghana http://www.ghanamma.com/2011/12/commonwealth-secretariat-to-strengthen-business-advisory-services-in-ghana/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Increasing women's participation in politics in Commonwealth West Africa http://ghanaian-chronicle.com/news/give-women-a-chance/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Nigerian FG Establishes Investment Councils With Six Countries http://leadership.ng/nga/articles/9368/2011/12/01/fg_establishes_investment_councils_six_countries.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Mozambique: Number of New HIV Infections Falling http://allafrica.com/stories/201112070363.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Namibia an investment oasis http://www.newera.com.na/article.php?articleid=41930&title=Namibia%20an%20investment%20oasis Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 World Aids Day: Malawi commits to ‘getting to zero’ http://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi/2011/12/01/world-aids-day-malawi-commits-to-%E2%80%98getting-to-zero%E2%80%99/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 South Africa could benefit from huge Mozambique gas find http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300987.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Opposition sweeps St Lucia election http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111130/lead/lead81.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 World AIDS Day 2011 - ‘Getting to Zero’ http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Communities/Health/World+AIDS+Day+2011+-+‘Getting+to+Zero’ Message from Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma on World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day has become an important day in the world’s calendar. World AIDS Day this year has greater significance than usual; we mark thirty years of awareness of the HIV epidemic. ]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Corruption index 2011 from Transparency International: find out how countries compare http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/dec/01/corruption-index-2011-transparency-international Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth calls for aid transparency and accountability at Busan Forum http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/Commonwealth+calls+for+aid+transparency+and+accountability+at+Busan+Forum Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians attend conference http://www.spyghana.com/general-news/commonwealth-women-parliamentarians-attend-conference-2/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Says Democratic Reforms Needed In Gambia http://www.jollofnews.com/20111129gambia-gmc-reacts-to-commonwealth-report.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Gambia's Jammeh wins disputed elections http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2011/11/2011112574417929393.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 YWCA starts activism against gender violence http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,151368.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Hundreds protest Kuala Lumpar ban on street rallies http://www.bt.com.bn/news-asia/2011/11/30/hundreds-protest-kl-ban-street-rallies Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 IEC chairman speaks following presidential election in Gambia http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/iec-chairman-speaks Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 National Party's John Key claims victory in New Zealand election http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/315129 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Farida Waziri's Removal http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Opinion/Columns/5748574-182/on_watch_farida_waziris_removal.csp Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Election body shuffles staff ahead of 2012 http://www.nation.co.ke/News/politics/Election+body+shuffles+staff+ahead+of+2012/-/1064/1280458/-/10wyji2/-/index.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The Gambia: Commonwealth Observers report peaceful voting http://www.theafricareport.com/index.php/elections/the-gambia-commonwealth-observers-report-peaceful-voting-50176078.html Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth deploys Assessment Team for St Lucia elections http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/242282/211111elections.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 UEW opens more learning centres in Ghana http://edition.myjoyonline.com/pages/education/201111/76917.php Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Climate Change May Make Insect-Born Diseases Harder to Control http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=climate-change-may-make-insect-born-diseases-harder-control Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Call to fund $250m science program http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technology/8378061/call-to-fund-250m-science-program Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 World Bank welcomes Commonwealth feedback on public sector reform http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/34581/242310/221111wb.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Climate change, women’s roles and food security http://www.thenewage.co.za/35810-1009-53-Climate_change,_women%E2%80%99s_roles_and_food_security Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Conference for Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa opens http://www.businessghana.com/portal/news/index.php?op=getNews&news_cat_id=&id=156322 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 CYP Pacific Centre to set up Commonwealth students' network http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/CYP+Pacific+Centre+to+set+up+Commonwealth+students'+network Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Takes NCDs Agenda to Aids Summit http://allafrica.com/stories/201111180089.html Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth leaders show strong support for local government http://www.clgf.org.uk/news/viewtype/1/fullarticle/217/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Former CPA Secretary-General to lead Commonwealth Observer Group for Guyana Elections http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/Former+CPA+Secretary-General+to+lead+Commonwealth+Observer+Group+for+Guyana+Elections Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth forum stresses sustainable tourism at World Travel Market http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/34581/242171/161111dsg.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Extreme weather to worsen with climate change: IPCC http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/18/us-climate-ipcc-idUSTRE7AH19X20111118?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29&utm_content=Google+Reader Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Should we impose western values through aid? http://www.universityobserver.ie/2011/11/17/should-we-impose-western-values-through-aid/comment-page-1/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Team to observe The Gambia presidential elections http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/Commonwealth+Team+to+observe+The+Gambia+presidential+elections Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth, World Bank Convene Expert Meeting on Small States http://www.dailynews.co.tz/feature/?n=25421 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Higher hopes for Nigeria towards the eradication of Polio http://nigeriaworld.com/articles/2011/nov/122.html Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The Indian Ocean: in need of a regional organisation to match its growing influence http://www.dailynews.co.tz/feature/?n=25421 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Women Leaders Meet to Map Out Gender Equality in the Public Sector http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/242156/161111leadership.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Good leadership critical for development http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/242156/161111leadership.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Sports CYP hosts meeting on Sports for Development and Peace http://www.guyanachronicleonline.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35360:cyp-hosts-meeting-on-sports-for-development-and-peace-&catid=12:sports&Itemid=4 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Commonwealth Parliamentarian Association shapes legislators http://www.dailynews.co.tz/feature/?n=25421 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Gambia: A Look at Election http://allafrica.com/stories/201111160984.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 South Asia’s ability to shape its future never stronger: leaders address SAARC http://minivannews.com/politics/south-asias-ability-to-shape-its-future-never-stronger-leaders-address-saarc-summit-28040 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Trade pact with Australia - a boost to Nigeria's Federal Government agenda http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2011/nov/10/national-10-11-2011-005.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Theresa May reveals £2m mentor scheme for female entrepreneurs http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/nov/04/theresa-may-mentor-women-entrepreneurs Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Hambantota, Sri Lanka deserves to host 2018 Commonwealth Games http://www.dailynews.lk/2011/11/10/spo01.asp Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Rwanda needs 4,000 English teachers http://www.busiweek.com/11/opportunities/2040-rwanda-needs-4000-english-teachers Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 The relevance of the Commonwealth remains undiminished http://www.telegraphindia.com/1111109/jsp/opinion/story_14722738.jsp Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Ugandan state withdraws CHOGM case against Bukenya, IGG under fire http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/-/688334/1268996/-/bhcge3z/-/index.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 CYP Pacific Centre spearheads Pacific Student Union network http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/CYP+Pacific+Centre+spearheads+Pacific+Student+Union+network Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 Agreement by Heads of Government regarding the Eminent Persons Group report http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/Agreement+by+Heads+of+Government+regarding+the+Eminent+Persons+Group+report Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Commonwealth leaders release CHOGM 2011 Communique http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/241632/301011communique.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Commonwealth leaders agree to strengthen Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/Commonwealth+leaders+agree+to+strengthen+Ministerial+Action+Group+(CMAG) Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Heads of Government shown online gateway to the Commonwealth http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/Heads+of+Government+shown+online+gateway+to+the+Commonwealth Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting opens in Sydney http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/238234/110711clmmopening.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Hope for progress on AIDS at CHOGM http://www.starobserver.com.au/news/2011/10/05/hope-for-progress-on-aids-at-chogm/63262 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Greater efforts needed to promote women’s participation in politics http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/240373/200911womenunevent.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Commonwealth Connects e-government news and features http://www.commonwealthigf.org/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Marlborough House opens its doors to the public http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/239999/060911mhopenhouse.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Ghanaian recognised in Young Commonwealth with Photographic Awards Photographic Awards http://www.modernghana.com/news/348684/1/ghanaian-recognised-in-young-commonwealth-with-pho.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Racism online may become illegal in NZ http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/5495634/Racism-online-may-become-illegal-in-NZ Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 International students visit Commonwealth headquarters http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Communities/Youth/International+students+visit+Commonwealth+headquarters Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Law practitioners battle against barriers to women’s rights on 30th anniversary of landmark convention http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/225892/050710discrimination.htm Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 India parties pledge anti-corruption law http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14009920 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Corruption is one of the greatest challenges for Africa, says Botswana’s President Khama http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/190714/163087/236887/240511corruption.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Nigeria elections credible and creditable – Commonwealth Observers http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/236016/180411nigeriaelectionscredibleandcreditable.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 African Union Observes International Day of Peace Tuesday http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/African-Union-Observes-International-Day-of-Peace-Tuesday--103399934.html Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Implementing e-government initiatives http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/163081/182593/170808egovernancepublication.htm Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 UK Sport and Commonwealth Secretariat collaborate http://www.commonwealthconnect.org/connects/Top+Navigation/News/UK+Sport+and+Commonwealth+Secretariat+collaborate Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:06:47 -0400