Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2020

The Commonwealth Business Forum has grown into a major international event, drawing together business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment. Traditionally, the CBF has been a 70/30 split of attendees from business and government. It facilitates direct business linkages and investment promotion activities.… Continue reading Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2020

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland meets HE Nana Akufo-Addo President of Ghana during visit to Accra

CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland visited Ghana from 13-14 November 2019 to meet senior Government and business leaders. During the visit he called on His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo – President of Ghana, His Excellency Dr Mahamudu Bawumia – Vice President of Ghana, Honourable Ken Ofori – Atta – Minister of Finance and Honourable Alan Kyeremanten Minister… Continue reading CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland meets HE Nana Akufo-Addo President of Ghana during visit to Accra

Ghana EXIM Bank’s Tuesday Markets

Ghana Exim Bank’s Tuesday Market is a platform for Ghanaian SMEs producing goods in Ghana

CWEIC Signs MOU to Establish a Commonwealth – China Business Dialogue

CWEIC’s Chairman Lord Marland gave the keynote address during the WCEC’s Belt and Road Initiative Forum. CWEIC was delighted to be an official partner at the 15th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) in London. The WCEC, now in its 27th year, serves as the major global platform connecting Chinese and international businesses and investors to… Continue reading CWEIC Signs MOU to Establish a Commonwealth – China Business Dialogue

CWEIC Hosts Nigeria International Advisory Council Meeting in Lagos.

CWEIC were delighted to convene our network of Strategic Partners from Nigeria and across the Commonwealth, for our Nigeria International Advisory Council Meeting in Lagos, hosted by CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland. It was great to see such a strong turnout with Strategic Partners representing businesses from both Nigeria and beyond. We were delighted to also… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Nigeria International Advisory Council Meeting in Lagos.

CWEIC Partners with the City of London Corporation and the Royal Commonwealth Society to host the High Commissioner’s Banquet 2019

CWEIC was delighted to partner with the City of London Corporation and the Royal Commonwealth Society to organise the annual High Commissioners’ Banquet. It was an honour to welcome HRH The Duchess of Cornwall as a guest of honour at the event. Taking place in the iconic Guildhall in the heart of the City of… Continue reading CWEIC Partners with the City of London Corporation and the Royal Commonwealth Society to host the High Commissioner’s Banquet 2019

Eight new Strategic Partners attend Global Advisory Council Meeting

We welcomed eight new Strategic Partners at our October Advisory Council, the first held in the City of London at the Painters Hall, including : Bassadone Automotive Group, Bestway Group, Cavendish Group, FBCCI, Hussain Mills, Sime Darby Properties, Spafax, TPP, Unimed Global.

Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting

CWEIC was pleased to work with the Commonwealth Secretariat to co-host a reception at the Commonwealth Trade Ministers’ Meeting held at Marlborough House. The Reception was addressed by The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Commonwealth Secretary-General and attended by representatives of over 40 Commonwealth Countries.

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