On 27 May, CWEIC joined a site visit to 1 Cavendish Square, London, the future home of Aki London, a three-storey flagship restaurant set to open this autumn. The project marks a significant investment from CWEIC Strategic Partner DB Group, through its hospitality arm, Lifestyle Group. Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, joined Nicholas Portelli,… Continue reading Maltese Hospitality Expands to London with Flagship Aki Restaurant
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to welcome Nisai Group as a Strategic Partner and welcome Dhruv Patel to the Global Advisory Council. Founded in 1996, Nisai is a UK-based education provider delivering inclusive, high-quality online learning to students across the world. The group supports both mainstream and non-traditional learners, with a… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes Nisai Group as Strategic Partner
CWEIC was proud to be represented at the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, held from 12–13 May 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, by Nigerian Country Director, Obinna Anyanwu. With over 3,000 delegates and 2,500 CEOs in attendance, the Forum served as a critical platform for dialogue between Africa’s leading policymakers and the private… Continue reading CWEIC’s Nigerian Country Director, Obinna Anyanwu Attends Africa CEO Forum
As part of ongoing preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2026, Lord Marland, Chairman of CWEIC, visited Antigua and Barbuda this week. During the visit, Lord Marland held a meeting with the Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, and engaged with the local Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF)… Continue reading Lord Marland Visits Antigua and Barbuda, Host of the Next CHOGM
Lord Marland was privileged to meet with the newly appointed Cabinet of the Cayman Islands on a recent visit, following the successful outcome of the territory’s recent elections. The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, widely recognised as a global financial services hub and a gateway for investment into the Americas.… Continue reading Meeting Held with New Cayman Islands Cabinet During Lord Marland’s Visit
During his recent visit to Nassau, Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), sat down with The Tribune to discuss The Bahamas’ strategic role in global trade. In the interview, Lord Marland emphasised that The Bahamas is uniquely positioned to become a key conduit for trade between Commonwealth nations, the UK,… Continue reading The Bahamas Well-Placed as Future Trade Hub – Interview with the Tribune
Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), visited The Bahamas on 12–13 May to reinforce CWEIC’s growing relationship with its Strategic Partner, The Government of The Bahamas. Since joining CWEIC in 2023, The Bahamas has demonstrated a strong interest in deepening trade and investment ties across the Commonwealth. Accompanied by Anne… Continue reading Lord Marland Visits Bahamas to Explore Commonwealth Opportunities
We are delighted to announce that the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) has officially joined the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council as a Strategic Partner. The formal signing ceremony took place at London’s historic Guildhall and was honoured by the presence of His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the… Continue reading Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA) Joins CWEIC as Strategic Partner
CWEIC’s Strategic Partner, British International Investment (BII), together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has published a new report that provides a toolkit to significantly scale investor appetite for blended finance funds. The report can be accessed here. Blended finance has long been recognised as an effective way to use concessional capital, typically from development finance… Continue reading New BII Report: Blended Finance Holds the Key to Unlocking Capital for Emerging Markets
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) warmly congratulates Lieutenant General Ed Davis CB CBE on his appointment as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod in the UK Parliament. His Majesty The King approved the appointment on 29 April 2025, with Lt Gen Davis set to take up the role in July. As… Continue reading Ed Davis, CWEIC’s Hub Chair for Gibraltar Is Confirmed as Next Black Rod
