What's happening?

...the large offices for media houses in the press centre at the Eden Arena have already been filled by the big boys such as BBC.

...new CHOGM posters have been going up at bus shelters across the island as well as a further 1,000 banners.

...One hundred speakers have already confirmed they are attending the Commonwealth Business Forum. The Prime Minister will lead a round table discussion involving prominent business leaders from around the world. EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson will also attend.

... the Commonwealth Mace, an extraordinary item made from 18 carat gold with an oval cabochon ruby at its head, and a matching set of silver gilt toasting goblets, will be put on display during CHOGM by Sterling Jewellers at Pinto Wharf. The Mace is used in the presence of the Sovereign or an immediate member of the Royal Family representing the Head of the Commonwealth. The goblets will be used at the Queen's Banquet by Commonwealth leaders when a formal toast is made.

...Preparations are being made for four Boeing 747s to land at Malta International Airport carrying leaders and delegations.

...the Maltese media will be going to London this week for various CHOGM-related activities, such as meeting the press officers of Buckingham Palace and the Commonwealth Secretariat.

...there will be a meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at the House of Representatives in Valletta on November 1 and 2.

...The CHOGM official book, with photos by Kurt Arrigo, has been launched.