Lord Marland visits the Cayman Islands

Lord Marland is greeted by Eric Bush, Chief Officer, Ministry of International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs, Cayman Islands Government on the first day of his 3-day visit to the island and British Overseas Territory. Lord Marland is set to discuss the Commonwealth Green Finance Facility, the launching of CWEIC’s new Caribbean Hub and… Continue reading Lord Marland visits the Cayman Islands

Government promotes business links between Gibraltar and the Commonwealth

The CEO of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) Mr Alan Gemmell is in Gibraltar for a three day visit. The visit has been organised through the Office of the Deputy Chief Minister and will include engagement with both public and private sector entities. The CWEIC was established in 2014 and is the main… Continue reading Government promotes business links between Gibraltar and the Commonwealth

Seven new Strategic Partners attend Global Advisory Council Meeting

We welcomed seven new Strategic Partners at our July Advisory Council including:  the Association of British Executives, the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan, Tassos Papadopoulos & Associates LLC, Cameroon National Shippers’ Council, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Concrete Canvas and Ekllc.

Government of Jersey signs agreement with CWEIC

On Monday 8 July, CWEIC chairman, Lord Marland, signed a programme of work with Senator Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations, Government of Jersey. CWEIC has enjoyed a close partnership with the Government of Jersey since their joining in 2016.  We look forward to working with the Government of Jersey and Jersey Finance Ltd –… Continue reading Government of Jersey signs agreement with CWEIC

Employers’ Federation of Pakistan signs MOU with CWEIC

On Monday 8 July we welcomed the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan as Strategic Partners.  CWEIC Chairman, Lord Marland, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mr Ismail Suttar, Chairman of the Economic Council of the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan. The Employers’ Federation of Pakistan, established in 1950, has a statutory mandate to connect business, society and… Continue reading Employers’ Federation of Pakistan signs MOU with CWEIC

Commonwealth Cricketing Legends

Mr David Gower OBE chaired a panel of Commonwealth Cricketing Legends following the CWEIC July Global Advisory Council yesterday evening.  Mr Gower was joined by Sir Clive Lloyd OBE AO, the West Indies captain who led the team to victory in the 1975 and 1979 Cricket World Cups; Mr Saqlain Mushtaq, the first Pakistan player… Continue reading Commonwealth Cricketing Legends

Commonwealth Session at the British Overseas Territories International Trade Summit, June 2019

CWEIC’s Deputy Chair, Sir Hugo Swire, led a Commonwealth session at the British Overseas Territories International Trade Summit hosted by the Government of the Cayman Islands. 

Australian SME session at London Tech Week, June 2019

We partnered with the Government of Queensland and Start-up Catalyst during London Tech Week to convene a panel discussion on: how corporates and start-ups can better work, learn and engage with each other. CWEIC Strategic Partners formed the panel: Lucy Demery, Executive Director, Financial & Strategic Investors Group, Standard Chartered, Mark Evans, Director of Partnerships… Continue reading Australian SME session at London Tech Week, June 2019

Business Roundtable with Hon’ble Cameron Dick MP, Queensland’s Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, and Planning, June 2019

Building on CWEIC’s partnership with the Government of Queensland, established at the time of the Commonwealth Games 2018, we convened a roundtable with Hon Cameron Dick MP and our Strategic Partners.

Commonwealth Roundtable with Confederation of Indian Industry CEOs’ Delegation, June 2019

CWEIC’s Deputy Chair, Sir Hugo Swire, co-chaired a roundtable with Strategic Partners and members of the CII delegation of CEOs led by Vikram Kirloskar, President, CII and Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). CWEIC and CII agreed to work on collaborating at the India-Africa conclave in… Continue reading Commonwealth Roundtable with Confederation of Indian Industry CEOs’ Delegation, June 2019