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  1. Reports misleading: #Commonwealth endorsed #Maldives Comm. National Inquiry "impartial, credible & broadly acceptable.”thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/247… 3:07 PM May 26th via web
  2. #Commonwealth Observer Group Chair calls on stakeholders to ensure #Lesotho polling day goes smoothly. in #elections bit.ly/JYnfpg 6:58 AM May 25th via web
  3. #Commonwealth Secretary-General urges "all parties to exercise restraint in their actions" in #PNG bit.ly/LiDh8d 6:04 AM May 24th via web
  4. #Commonwealth Foundation reviews progress towards the #MDGs in Commonwealth countries. #MDGs #beyond2015 ow.ly/b6y65 1:48 AM May 24th via web
  5. #Queen Elizabeth #Diamond #Jubilee Trust reveals 6 themes to guide projects in #Commonwealth bit.ly/JnedRu twitter.com/commonwealthse… 7:34 AM May 23rd via web
  6. #Commonwealth observers say "no room for violence and intimidation" in #Lesotho #elections. Dr #Muluzi bit.ly/JgSTcK 8:13 AM May 21st via web
  7. Know any young people having a hard time saving? Or are you? Check out our teenage spending guide & share it with them on.fb.me/JwETtP 7:30 AM May 21st via web
  8. #Commonwealth #health ministers examine approaches for dealing with the dual burden of #communicable diseases and #NCDs thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/345… 4:26 AM May 21st via web
  9. Don't forget to Like our Facebook page to keep in tune with the #Commonwealth on all fronts facebook.com/commonwealthsec 2:27 AM May 21st via web
  10. Anti-corruption meeting 21-25 May: Fighting corruption in #Commonwealth Africa helps tackle #poverty and achieve #MDGs. thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/247… 6:58 AM May 17th via web
  11. Special Envoy Departure Statement: #Commonwealth and #Maldives Gov strengthen Commission of National Inquiry thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/247… 11:27 AM May 15th via web
  12. Former #Malawian President Bakili Muluzi to lead #Commonwealth observers to #Lesotho #elections. bit.ly/KpO8QP 1:34 AM May 15th via web
  13. Mexican President and Commonwealth Secretary-General: G20 Summit to deliver for countries not present at G20 table thecommonwealth.org/news/34580/345… 2:01 PM May 14th via web
  14. #Job opening for Executive Assistant in #Communications and Public Affairs Division at #Commonwealth. Apply here... bit.ly/KW4woO 2:51 AM May 14th via web
  15. @stevencheung Yes! check out our #Queen and #Commonwealth Facebook album for more facebook.com/photo.php?fbid… 10:09 AM May 10th via web in reply to stevencheung
  16. Want to see the Headquarters of the #Commonwealth Secretariat? Take the virtual tour here bit.ly/IXTAwc 7:02 AM May 9th via web
  17. Heads of State are not the only #Commonwealth #leaders who have met the #Queen. Some are other types of leaders.. on.fb.me/IKjPW3 2:16 AM May 9th via web