The Kiribati Mayors General Meeting (MGM) took place from 30 June - 2 July and was hosted by Teinainano Urban Council. Read More

Fathers Day was commemorated on 9 August in Samoa, and in one community was celebrated under the theme, Developing Communities will Sustain the Pacific and Save the World. The Government of Samoa, in collaboration with CLGF invited more than 300 participants from Upolu Island for the event. Many participants both included village mayors and women representatives. Read More

CLGF welcomes the recent announcement of the proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the UN Open Working Group (OWG) on 19 July to help localise the post-2015 development agenda. The outcomes document highlights the role of cities, sustainable development, building accountable and inclusive institutions amongst other key areas. Read More

The Biometric Voter List (BVL) will be used as the voter list in the upcoming six provincial elections in Solomon Islands. The Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening confirmed Friday the biometric voter list will be used for provincial elections Central Islands, Guadalcanal, Isabel, Malaita, Rennell and Bellona, and Temotu provinces later this year. Read More

Belize City Council has launched an E-Mobility Pilot Project aimed at advancing low-carbon transportation. Read More

Hosting major sporting events, such as the Commonwealth Games, Olympics or World Cup, can help boost a city's economy and global image according to a report released by the Commonwealth Local Government Forum. The report, Sporting events building local communities, released at a reception hosted by the Lord Provost of Glasgow, the Rt Hon Sadie Docherty at the City Chambers on 16 July in Glasgow. Read More