UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: The Commonwealth gives Britain a boost

“The invisible threads which bind our family of nations are of immense practical value for trade”, writes The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson in a feature article in The Telegraph, ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali later this week. The full article can be read here.   

CWEIC marks CHOGM 2022 at 10 Downing Street Reception with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

CWEIC was delighted to attend a reception at 10 Downing Street to mark the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting & celebrate the UK’s business, trade and investment relationships across the Commonwealth. UK Prime Minister  Boris Johnson emphasised the importance and growth potential of Commonwealth trade and business. In 2021, total trade between the UK… Continue reading CWEIC marks CHOGM 2022 at 10 Downing Street Reception with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

CWEIC Hosts Queen’s Baton Relay Roundtable Focused on Expanding UK – Antigua and Barbuda Trade

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is delighted to have partnered with the UK’s Department for International Trade and the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission to the UK to deliver an online roundtable discussion between some of the UK’s most exciting companies which are looking to work and collaborate in the Caribbean and their… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Queen’s Baton Relay Roundtable Focused on Expanding UK – Antigua and Barbuda Trade

We can make the Commonwealth a real global power – President Buhari of Nigeria

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II speaks at the formal opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at Buckingham Palace in London on April 19, 2018. - Queen Elizabeth II, the Head of the Commonwealth opened the Commonwealth summit for what may be the last time today. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP) (Photo by YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why should our 54 countries not lend weight to each other in international bodies, compounding our influence as the EU does? What becomes of the Commonwealth should one of its 15 members that is not a republic join those 39 others which are? With Jamaica considering such a move, this question is being asked. But… Continue reading We can make the Commonwealth a real global power – President Buhari of Nigeria

CWEIC Strategic Partner Coventry University wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Coventry University’s significant international success has seen the institution presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s most prestigious business award. The award, in the category of International Trade, is a huge achievement for the university, which has worked tirelessly to build relationships with institutions and companies throughout the world, while also drawing… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner Coventry University wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Victoria Confirmed as the Host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the state’s regions set to shine on the world stage. The announcement by the Commonwealth Games Federation comes after a period of exclusive negotiations, with Commonwealth Games Australia and the Andrews Labor Government last month submitting a delivery concept for consideration. It… Continue reading Victoria Confirmed as the Host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Consolidated Bank Ghana Joins CWEIC as Latest Strategic Partner

CWEIC is delighted to welcome Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) as our newest Strategic Partner and to welcome Daniel Wilson Addo, Chief Executive Officer of CBG, to CWEIC’s Global Advisory Council. CBG is an indigenous bank wholly owned by Government of Ghana. It is currently the second largest in Ghana by branch network and has a… Continue reading Consolidated Bank Ghana Joins CWEIC as Latest Strategic Partner

Webinar on The Future of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

CWEIC, in Partnership with Strategic Partner Crown Agents Bank, will be hosting a webinar focused on the Future of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on Wednesday 13 April 2022 from 1400 – 1500 (BST). This webinar aims to provide Central Banks and Financial Institutions with an opportunity to share best practices and exchange knowledge on the future… Continue reading Webinar on The Future of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

CWEIC Welcomes The Maldives Transport & Contracting Company Plc. as Newest Strategic Partner

CWEIC is delighted to announce The Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) has joined the CWEIC network as a Strategic Partner. MTCC was incorporated in 1980, at a crucial time in the country’s journey of development. MTCC has played an important role in the development of economic and social infrastructure, with a focus on building… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes The Maldives Transport & Contracting Company Plc. as Newest Strategic Partner

Webinar: The Global Green Hydrogen Revolution – Opportunities for the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is pleased to invite you to a webinar hosted in partnership with the African Hydrogen Partnership (AHP) on ’The Global Green Hydrogen Revolution – Opportunities for the Commonwealth’’ taking place on Wednesday 20th April from 0930 – 1100 BST.  This webinar will convene an expert panel to discuss the… Continue reading Webinar: The Global Green Hydrogen Revolution – Opportunities for the Commonwealth