Commemorative Platinum Jubilee book

CWEIC Strategic Partners were asked to contribute to a book for Her Majesty The Queen in celebration of her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year. Sadly, time caught up with us, and it is a bittersweet honour that we now release it for viewing. The book expresses the enduring admiration we have for Her Majesty, and… Continue reading Commemorative Platinum Jubilee book

CWEIC Ghana Hub visit to CWEIC Gibraltar hub

CWEIC Country Director for Ghana, Benjamin Gomado-Cobblah was recently in Gibraltar for a familiarization visit, hosted by CWEIC Country Director for Gibraltar, Jared Peralta. The visit builds upon bilateral links nurtured at the Commonwealth Business Forum, held ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali this June. The visit consisted of a… Continue reading CWEIC Ghana Hub visit to CWEIC Gibraltar hub

Africa Law Practice Release Review on Frictions in Digital Trade

CWEIC Strategic Partner and Founding member of the Commonwealth Legal Network, Africa Law Practice (ALP), a full-service law firm headquartered in Lagos, has released a report titled Frictions In Digital Trade – Regulation of Cross Border Data Flow. Digital trade is essential in todays’ modern economy, and the frictions that stifle the application of cross-border… Continue reading Africa Law Practice Release Review on Frictions in Digital Trade

CWEIC and Strategic Partner, Jersey Finance, host networking dinner in Lagos

The CWEIC Country Director in Nigeria, Obinna Anyanwu, and our Strategic Partner, Jersey Finance jointly-hosted an invitation only networking dinner at the Eko Hotels & Suites. Obinna commented “It was great to converge top business leaders over dinner to deepen connections & conversations in the city of Lagos with one of our partners; Jersey Finance.… Continue reading CWEIC and Strategic Partner, Jersey Finance, host networking dinner in Lagos

Triay Lawyers Ltd becomes the latest Strategic Partner to join CWEIC

Triay Lawyers Ltd has become the latest Strategic Partner to join the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC) and the Commonwealth Legal Network. Triay is a full-service law firm divided into a number of distinct practice areas namely Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family & Divorce, Financial Services, Private Client, Property and Shipping &… Continue reading Triay Lawyers Ltd becomes the latest Strategic Partner to join CWEIC

With deep sorrow the Royal Family have announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join the Royal Family, the whole of the Commonwealth and the world in mourning her passing

We join with the rest of the Commonwealth and the global community in mourning the loss of Her Majesty The Queen. Her steadfast leadership and commitment as Head of the Commonwealth has been a guide for us all over the past 70 years.  The stability and reassurance that has exemplified her reign has led the… Continue reading With deep sorrow the Royal Family have announced the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join the Royal Family, the whole of the Commonwealth and the world in mourning her passing

Lord Marland speaks to The Australian about China’s influence in Tonga and how the Commonwealth can provide an alternative.

Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC, was interviewed by Jacquelin Magnay from The Australian and commented on China’s growing influence in the Pacific. China and Tonga have been developing deeper ties over the last decade and mirrors similar Chinese interest in other Pacific nations, such as Samoa. Lord Marland commented that “Australia could become the nexus… Continue reading Lord Marland speaks to The Australian about China’s influence in Tonga and how the Commonwealth can provide an alternative.

CWEIC meets with the Governor of Victoria

Sir Hugo Swire, deputy Chairman CWEIC, had the pleasure of meeting The Governor of Victoria, The Hon Linda Dessau AC, and the CEO of Global Victoria, Gönül Serberst. Sir Hugo had a productive meeting with the Governor to discuss how CWEIC can support Victoria State in increasing trade and investment with Commonwealth nations and regions.… Continue reading CWEIC meets with the Governor of Victoria

Sir Hugo Swire speaks to Juliana Olayinka from Channels TV Nigeria

Sir Hugo Swire, deputy Chairman of CWEIC, had the pleasure of speaking to Juliana Olayinka from Channels TV about the Commonwealth Advantage, UK-Nigeria relations, and affirmed CWEIC passionate commitment to promoting intra-Commonwealth trade. Please click here for the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQfx7OsBSGA

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss calls for more Commonwealth Trade

CWEIC was pleased to see UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss call for greater cooperation and trade between Commonwealth nations. She commented that “as one of the largest groups of freedom-loving democracies, we must ensure there are clear benefits to remaining a member of the Commonwealth and offer nations a clear alternative to growing malign influence… Continue reading Foreign Secretary Liz Truss calls for more Commonwealth Trade