Her Majesty’s Attorney General for Jersey has signed an Asset Recovery Agreement (ARA) with the Government of the Republic of Kenya in London today which will facilitate the return of £3 million to support Kenya’s Government in their ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were confiscated by Jersey authorities in 2016, following the… Continue reading The Government of Jersey and Kenya sign historic Asset Recovery Agreement in London
The CWEIC Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Pamela O’Leary to CWEIC’s statutory Board. Pamela brings a wealth of experience to CWEIC through her career at KPMG, a global audit and advisory firm. During her career she has spent a significant amount of time working and living in Commonwealth countries, in particular… Continue reading CWEIC Announces Pamela O’Leary as a new Board Member
CWEIC is delighted to announce the Institute of Export & International Trade as its newest Strategic Partner, and to welcome Director General Marco Forgione to CWEIC’s Global Advisory Council. The Institute of Export & International Trade exists to empower organisations and equip individuals with the expertise to trade effectively, sustainably and competitively. It is the… Continue reading The Institute of Export & International Trade Joins CWEIC as newest Strategic Partner
CWEIC Strategic Partner The Southampton UK City of Culture bid team are excited to announce that they have secured a place as one of the final four shortlisted locations to become UK City of Culture 2025. The final locations competing for the title to become UK City of Culture 2025 are: • Bradford • County… Continue reading The Southampton UK City of Culture secure one of the final four locations to become UK City of Culture 2025
Yesterday CWEIC was delighted to welcome members to Number 10 Downing Street for a Breakfast Business Roundtable with the Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, the Rt. Hon. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP. The discussion focused on the ways in which the UK can utilise the Commonwealth Advantage – which makes bilateral costs for trading partners in Commonwealth… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Business Roundtable at Number 10 Downing Street
The CWEIC Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Rosie Glazebrook as Chief Executive, taking over from Samantha Cohen. Rosie will take up the post in May 2022. Rosie has wide board experience including Chairing the Copyright Licensing Agency, an industry-owned body generating revenues for its members, and is a member of BSI Group’s… Continue reading CWEIC Announces Rosie Glazebrook as Chief Executive
Earlier this week CWEIC Chairman, Lord Marland met with Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce in Jamaica) and Sen. The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Jamaica) followed that. The discussion focused on Caribbean trade and investment opportunities in tourism, the ongoing economic and… Continue reading CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Meets with Minister of Industry and the Minister of Foreign Affairs during visit to Jamaica
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Exim Bank (GEXIM), a CWEIC Strategic Partner, responsible for Banking and Business, Rosemary Beryl Archer, has urged women to embrace technology and leverage it to advance and compete in new frontiers that were previously inaccessible. Ms. Archer made the call to mark this year’s International Women’s Day… Continue reading Ghana Exim Bank Deputy-CEO marks this year’s International Women’s Day celebration
CWEIC Strategic Partner Crown Agents has launched an emergency Response Appeal to support the people of Ukraine at this critical time. As the crisis in Ukraine unfolds, there is an urgent need to get life-saving support into the country. Crown Agents has a team on the ground, with offices in Kyiv and Lviv, enabling their… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner Crown Agents launches emergency Response Appeal to support the people of Ukraine
Price Bailey has become the latest Strategic Partner to join the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC) and the first chartered accountancy firm to join the network. Price Bailey is an internationally recognised firm of chartered accountants and advisors and one of the top 30 largest accounting firms in the UK. The nearly 400 strong… Continue reading Price Bailey Joins CWEIC as Newest Strategic Partner
