On Monday 12th March, Commonwealth Day was celebrated across the 53 nations that make up the Commonwealth. Birmingham was no exception; the city saw an enthusiastic display of events and ceremonies throughout the day including a flag raising ceremony at the Council House in Victoria […]

Is the Commonwealth a positive force for good? Birmingham students exploring the potential of the Commonwealth in an exciting debate at Birmingham City Council House Birmingham City Council Chamber, on 17 January 2018, will see the first of a series of exciting debates in other […]

Following in the tradition of the Birmingham Olympic Legacy Tour to Jamaica the 2nd Generation of Barbadians & Friends (Birmingham) has organised a Family Day of events and entertainment for Saturday 9th July. The event will include a raffle and music. Food will be on sale. For […]

On Sunday the 12th of June, Birmingham celebrated the annual Lord Mayor’s Show, the highlight of Birmingham City Council’s civic calendar, where the city welcomed the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Carl Rice and Lady Mayoress Mrs. Deed Curry. Despite the inclement weather with constant rain, the Birmingham Commonwealth Association had a […]

The first ever trade and business mission for the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s mission to Jamaica was a great success with several trade and business deals completed, higher education collaboration undertaken and further engagement between Birmingham and Kingston Councils agreed. The delegation comprised of 12 people, with representation from […]

The Association of Jamaican Nationals (Birmingham) UK in Collaboration with Jamaica Diaspora UK and Birmingham Commonwealth Association present the Commonwealth Cultural Extravaganza, to take place on the 25 June 2016 in honour of HM the Queen’s 90th birthday. The event will feature Steve Higgins, Town […]

This annual spectacular is one of the council’s most prestigious civic events, attracting thousands of people. A highlight of Birmingham’s civic calendar, it introduces the new Lord Mayor to the city and bids a fond farewell to the outgoing one. As well as raising money […]

The South African Commissioner to the United Kingdom visited Birmingham on the 22nd of March 2016. The day long visit gave Mr. Obeg Mlaba the opportunity to met with a number of political and economic leaders the city and region including the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, the Leader of […]

The award wining South African Thribhangi Dance Theatre will be performing in several venues in the Midlands from the the 6th to the 13th of May 2016. Their Sukuma (“Stand Up” in Zulu language) show combines the grace of Indian classical Bharatanatyam with the string physicality of […]

Commonwealth day is celebrated by the Commonwealth nations every second Monday in March. Although the occasion is marked by a multi-faith service in Westminster Abbey and H.M. the Queen’s speech broadcast around the globe, Commonwealth Day does not enjoy widespread public awareness. For the past 2 years, […]