Commonwealth

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority is conducting a survey to gather public input on the upcoming retail marijuana industry in the Commonwealth. The initiative precedes the official launch of the industry.

The article highlights how towns across the colonies, particularly in Massachusetts, issued local 'declarations of independence' before July 4, 1776, influencing the Continental Congress. Pauline Maier's research reveals over 58 such declarations, with most towns supporting independence and only Barnstable opposing it.

A nine-year-old boy's death ruled an accidental drowning by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has raised questions about SwimRVA, a facility claiming to be 'drown-proof,' and the Commonwealth's lack of requirements for such pools.

African and Commonwealth nations at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya urged swift implementation of the High Seas Treaty, which aims to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. Delegates highlighted that only 3% of oceans are highly protected and emphasized converting pledges into measurable actions to address marine exploitation.

African and Commonwealth nations at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya urged swift implementation of the High Seas Treaty to protect international waters. The treaty, which entered force in January after 60 countries ratified it, aims to establish protected areas in oceans and help achieve a 2030 target of protecting 30% of the world’s oceans. Delegates emphasized converting pledges into tangible action, citing slow progress despite record conservation commitments.

Bruce Lehrmann’s diary containing classified information is at the center of a court case. The federal government must declassify it before returning it to Lehrmann, who is suing officials over corruption allegations.

The former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, says reparations for slavery and colonialism should be a top issue at the next Commonwealth leaders' meeting. The movement for reparatory justice is alive and growing. Leaders cannot ignore the support for a reparations resolution this November.

Glencore and Mercuria have agreed to purchase additional LNG from the Commonwealth. This business deal highlights their commitment to expanding energy trade. The agreement underscores the growing importance of LNG in global markets.

Commonwealth leaders reaffirm their commitment to seeking reparations for slavery despite Reform UK's proposal to restrict visas for countries demanding reparations. Politicians warn that the right-wing party's plan could harm and isolate Britain within the Commonwealth.