Podcasts about commonwealth secretary general

A former Gambian soldier, Michael Sang Correa, is standing trial in a US federal court in Denver, Colorado. Correa faces charges of torture and conspiracy to commit torture. Who is he and why is he being trialled in a US court?Also, what to do about the widespread use of artificial intelligence among university students in South Africa?And as Ghana's Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey steps into her role as Commonwealth Secretary-General, we explore the legacy of the past leader and the role of the organisationPresenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Bella Hassan, Daniel Dadzie and Patricia Whitehorne Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp

In this special final episode of the Commonwealth Poetry Podcast, Gyles and Aphra Brandreth are joined by Baroness Patricia Scotland, the outgoing Commonwealth Secretary-General. As they reflect on nearly 70 episodes celebrating the poetry, culture, and voices of the Commonwealth, Baroness Scotland shares her insights on the power of the Commonwealth and the enduring strength of poetry. Featuring Maya Angelou's Still I Rise and Psalm 23, this episode marks the end of an extraordinary journey—at least for now. Thank you for being part of the adventure!

In August Tonga played host for the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leaders meeting and the Mama T's were able to talk to some remarkable women leaders. In this episode, the Mama T's talanoa with the honorable Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa the first woman Prime Minister of Samoa, Dr. Hilda C Heine the first woman President of the Marshall Islands and the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, Kings Council, the first woman and 6th Commonwealth Secretary-General. These phenomenal women share their wisdom, affirmations and the importance of women supporting women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samoa and Tonga hosts Commonwealth secretary-general.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General on Pacific tourism.

The fate of the deep ocean discussed in Jamaica, the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Pacific tourism, and new approach suggested on Bougainville independence question.

'Small island states live in fear': Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Cook Islands PM says Japan's wastewater plan does not breach treaty; Tonga left with no domestic air service after plane runs off runway; 'Small island states live in fear': Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Sir Don McKinnon, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand and Secretary General of the Commonwealth, came to know Queen Elizabeth well during his eight years as Commonwealth Secretary General. Sir Don received his Knighthood from the Queen and they came to be personal friends.  Sir Don McKinnon joined Kerre Woodham from London. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate change, youth entrepreneurship, and sports were among major items of discussion when Commonwealth Secretary General, The Right Hon. Patricia Scotland QC, met with education and sports ministers recently. For details on these government developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc/news www.facebook.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.youtube.com/SaintLuciaGovernment www.twitter.com/SaintLuciaGov www.instagram.com/saintluciagovernment 

A former governor general of Tuvalu puts his hat in the ring Commonwealth secretary general.

Prajapati Trivedi, Commonwealth Secretary General's Special Envoy for SDG Implementation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland. In the second part of this two part interview the Secretary General reflects on some of the pioneering work she has done to demonstrate the economic cost of domestic violence – extending across the public sector, loss of profitability to businesses, pain, injury and suffering.  She emphasizes the importance of sharing lessons learnt, both successes and failures between Commonwealth nations to accelerate development amongst countries. She highlights examples of brilliant female leadership confronting COVID-19. The Secretary General shares some insights into her upbringing, as one of twelve children, born in Dominica, growing up in the East End of London, and rising above the odds to pursue her ambitions; demonstrating that things can and will change if we make them change, and remembering to recognize our individuality and our power to make a difference in this world if we choose to. Tune in for more…

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland. In the first part of this two part interview, the Secretary General provides some context about the Commonwealth, describing it as an association of 54 independent and equal countries, comprising almost a third of the world’s population; emphasizing that no country is greater than another and everything is done by consensus. We discuss the Commonwealth’s response to COVID-19 including a virtual platform dubbed the COVID-19 resource centre; its conscious and consistent outlook on women and women’s empowerment. The Commonwealth’s work on and eliminating domestic violence is encapsulated in its No More campaign. Domestic violence affects one in three women around the world and has both social and economic impact. For example, the Seychelles loses US$65million annually to violence against women and girls. Consider the economic opportunities that could be created in every country if violence against women was eliminated? Tune in for more…

From Dominica to Marlborough House, Baroness Scotland has gone where no woman has gone before. Learn about her story and her current role as Commonwealth Secretary-General. Thank you to Julian Rogers for letting me use audio from his interview with the Baroness, you can listen to the full show on Soundcloud. The book I reference … Continue reading 01/52 Dominica – Baroness Patricia Scotland

We’ve been saying it a while but we live in interesting times.And much of that interest has been sparked by the current President of the United States who has taken an aggressive stance to long-standing problems.He is taking aim at many of the organisations that have been part of the world’s normal for many decades now. First, it was the Paris Climate Accord and the TPP trade agreement but then he’s gone on to attack some longer-standing frameworks.Donald Trump has threated to dismantle the World Trade Organisation and more recently NATO has been in his fire. Both organisations were born out of war and conflict.The World trade Organisation started out as GATT, the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade back in 1948. It was after World war 2 and it was created along with the IMF and the World Bank to reduce economic difficulties arising that so often escalated into military actions. In 1994 it was refashioned and renamed the World Trade Organisation.It is fair to say that at it’s most basic level the WTO has worked, as we have not had a worldwide conflict for 70 years. But it is also fair to say that globalisation and the differing relativities between emerging and mature markets means that the organisation is creaking at the seams.Meanwhile, NATO is also receiving not so friendly fire from the President. It’s a collective defence alliance between 29 countries that started in 1949. Again after the last pan European war. It gained more prominence during the Cold War between Western Europe and the States and Russia. Again you have to say it has worked with no major conflict, with the exception of the Bosnian conflict, for the past 70 years.But again it’s starting to creak as America complains it pays more than it’s fair share, which is true and has been mentioned by a number of administrations. But if there is one thing Donald Trump hates more than Hilary Clinton it’s an unfair deal and so he’s going at it hard.Now 16 former Foreign Ministers, including our own Don MacKinnon, who is also a former Commonwealth Secretary-General, have written him a letter urging Trump shows some support for NATO before next week's Nato summit in Brussels and Trump’s meeting with Putin. These are not snowflakes or idiots and between them, they have centuries of experience. They know that Russia is dangerous. After all name any other nation who recently annexed and subsumed neighbouring nations.I understand Trump’s concerns, they are America’s concerns and they’re not new. America allowed itself to over contribute which also gave them more influence. I think I understand Trump’s tactics which is to blow everything up and start again. But as Britain is finding with Brexit fixing everything up after blowing them up takes time and while you’re rebuilding you’re weak. If NATO is blown up I’d love to see Putin’s grinning face afterwards.There is something to be said for the iron hand in a velvet glove and I think the world would feel more secure if Donald Trump learned the technique

The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable is the former Coalition Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade (2010-2015). He was Member of Parliament for Twickenham 1997-2015; deputy leader of the Lib Dems 2007-2010 and shadow chancellor 2003-2010. As MP Dr Cable was chair of the All Party Police Group and All Party Group on Victims of Crime and a member of the Treasury Select committee. From 1983 to 1990, Vince worked as special advisor on Economic Affairs for the Commonwealth Secretary General, Sir Sonny Ramphal. In 1990 he joined Shell International taking up the post of Chief Economist in 1995. He has also been head of the economics programme at Chatham House and is a former fellow of Nuffield College Oxford and the LSE.

After having served two terms as the Commonwealth Secretary-General, his excellency Kamalesh Sharma will be remembered for modernising the organisation, fostering crucial links with the G20, as well as providing vital capabilities to small states within the Commonwealth. Mr Sharma discusses his legacy, the Queen, human rights, radicalism and Brexit, as well as what more needs to be achieved. Presented by Xenia Zubova DISCLAIMER: Any information, statements or opinions contained in this podcast are those of the individual speakers. They do not represent the opinions of the Department of War Studies or King's College London.

Institute of Commonwealth Studies Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal GCMG, QC (former Commonwealth Secretary-General) and Hugo Vickers (writer and broadcaster), in conversation with Professor Philip Murphy and Dr Sue Onslow

Institute of Commonwealth Studies Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal GCMG, QC (former Commonwealth Secretary-General) and Hugo Vickers (writer and broadcaster), in conversation with Professor Philip Murphy and Dr Sue Onslow

Institute of Commonwealth Studies, Interview with former Commonwealth Secretary General Sir Shridath Surendranath "Sonny" Ramphal