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
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is delighted to welcome Esna Group as a new Strategic Partner. Headquartered in Sri Lanka with operations extending to Dubai, Esna Group is a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with interests across energy, logistics, hospitality, insurance, exports, luxury goods, manufacturing, and more. With a forward-looking vision anchored in sustainability, innovation,… Continue reading Esna Group Becomes Newest Strategic Partner in CWEIC’s Network
Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), and Rosie Glazebrook, CEO of CWEIC, were delighted to meet with the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, to continue vital discussions on accelerating trade and investment across the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries. The meeting reaffirmed CWEIC’s strong partnership with The… Continue reading Advancing Trade and Investment with the New Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is pleased to share the official highlight video from the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) 2025. Capturing key moments from the two-day event at London’s Mansion House, the video features insights from senior political leaders, business executives, and global investors from across the Commonwealth. From high-level panels… Continue reading CWEIC Shares Highlight Video From CTIS 2025
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) is delighted to announce the addition of FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) as a Strategic Partner, and welcome Mr Emmanuel Etomi to the Global Advisory Council. Established in 2011, FIRST E&P has rapidly emerged as a leading integrated energy solutions provider in Nigeria. With… Continue reading CWEIC Welcomes FIRST E&P as Strategic Partner
