Investor Showcase: Lagos Free Zone

CWEIC is delighted to be hosting an Virtual Investor Showcase on the Lagos Free Zone on Thursday 12 November (0930-1100 GMT) . This Webinar will introduce the Lagos Free Zone and its key value propositions to new investors and update existing partners on recent developments and advances. Registrations are now open – please click here… Continue reading Investor Showcase: Lagos Free Zone

Britain’s Future is in the Commonwealth Article by CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Featured in I-MAGAZINE

This article was posted on 29 October on I-MAGAZINE here. There are just over two months till Britain has its remaining ties with the European Union severed. As the world enters 2021, the UK will leave the post-Brexit implementation period and, unless a new treaty is signed before then, will be treated by the EU… Continue reading Britain’s Future is in the Commonwealth Article by CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland Featured in I-MAGAZINE

Atiak Sugar Factory launched by CWEIC Strategic Partner Amina Hersi

CWEIC Strategic Partner Dr Amina Hersi, CEO of Horyal Investment Holdings has launched the Atiak Augar Factory in Uganda. President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni commissioned the factory last week saying that the launch of Atiak Sugar Factory, apart from helping stabilize the prices of sugar in Uganda and boosting export stock, comes with a number… Continue reading Atiak Sugar Factory launched by CWEIC Strategic Partner Amina Hersi

Commonwealth Legal Network Webinar

Earlier today CWEIC hosted a webinar focused on the legal sector which convened law firms from across the Commonwealth. Chaired by Mr Olasupo Shasore, SAN, FCIARB, Chair, CWEIC Nigeria Advisory Council and Partner, Africa Law Practice NG & Company, the overall objective of this virtual event was to establish a Commonwealth Legal Network that will… Continue reading Commonwealth Legal Network Webinar

The Maldives launches first “COVID Insurance”

The Ministry of Tourism of The Maldives, in collaboration with Allied Insurance, has launched a COVID-19 insurance package named “Allied Inbound” aimed at tourists visiting the Maldives. The plan covers charges related to medical services, isolation facility, emergency transportation and interment charges that may arise following a positive diagnosis. Read more here. In addition, the Ministry has declared an… Continue reading The Maldives launches first “COVID Insurance”

“London Recharged” Published

The City of London Corporation, a CWEIC Strategic Partner, have published a new report on how Britain’s capital must reinvent itself in order to emerge stronger following the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain its position as a world-leading business hub. London Recharged: Our vision for London in 2025, produced in partnership with Oliver Wyman and Arup,… Continue reading “London Recharged” Published

Inmarsat and Cobham SATCOM enable Maldives fisheries sustainability with Fleet One

Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, and Cobham SATCOM, the market leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions, have been awarded a new contract to connect 732 fishing vessels active in the Maldives Economic Exclusion Zone to Inmarsat’s Fleet One maritime broadband services. Cobham’s SAILOR Fleet One utilises the existing Inmarsat-4… Continue reading Inmarsat and Cobham SATCOM enable Maldives fisheries sustainability with Fleet One

Antigua and Barbuda to establish Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy

One of CWEIC’s newest members, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will be supporting the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus. The centre aims to advance intellectual progress and strengthen institutional capacity in the areas of marine science and… Continue reading Antigua and Barbuda to establish Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy

De La Rue chosen to mark Fiji’s Independence

Marking the country’s 50th year of independence, the Reserve Bank of Fiji has launched a commemorative $50 banknote printed by CWEIC Strategic Partner De La Rue. The commemorative currency was officially unveiled by the Honourable Prime Minister, Rear Admiral (Retired) Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama this week. The process to make the commemorative banknote began in 2017, with… Continue reading De La Rue chosen to mark Fiji’s Independence

Earthshot Prize Launched

Prince William has launched the most prestigious global environment prize in history, as the five challenges at the heart of The Earthshot Prize are unveiled. This new global prize for the environment will incentivise change and help to repair our planet over the next ten years – a critical decade for the Earth. The launch… Continue reading Earthshot Prize Launched