Queensland Government release ‘Invest Toowoomba’ prospectus

Trade and Investment Queensland, a CWEIC Strategic Partner, have released a new brochure highlighting the unique investment opportunities in Toowoomba, Australia’s best-connected inland city. The prospectus ‘Invest Toowoomba’ looks at some of the major projects being undertaken in the city alongside its predicted development over the next 25 years. Toowoomba is a city with a… Continue reading Queensland Government release ‘Invest Toowoomba’ prospectus

The Maldives launches ‘Maldives Border Miles’

Maldives

The Government of The Maldives, a CWEIC Strategic Partner, have launched a unique loyalty programme for frequent visitors to their country. Maldives Immigration, to mark World Tourism Day, created ‘Maldives Border Miles’ to recognise tourists who visit the country multiple times by giving them benefits. Working with the Ministry of Tourism, the Maldives Marketing and… Continue reading The Maldives launches ‘Maldives Border Miles’

CWEIC Strategic Partners TPP Appear in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers

CWEIC Strategic Partners TPP have announced that they have been ranked 87th in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers. The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers is the definitive annual guide to Britain’s most sought-after and prestigious graduate employers. The new Top 100 employer rankings for 2020-2021 have been compiled from interviews with over 19,000 graduates who left university… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partners TPP Appear in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers

Antigua Launches ‘Nomad Residence’ Visa

Antigua and Barbuda has launched the ‘Nomad Digital Residence’ (NDR) programme effective immediately.    Under the programme, Antigua and Barbuda offers eligible persons the world over the opportunity to live in Antigua and Barbuda for up to two years. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, in announcing the NDR programme, said that applications can be made from anywhere… Continue reading Antigua Launches ‘Nomad Residence’ Visa

New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

The President of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame and Commonwealth Secretary-General The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland have today announced the new date for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) which was to have been held in Kigali in June 2020 but was postponed because of the impact of COVID-19. The new date agreed with member… Continue reading New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

Lagos Free Zone joins CWEIC

Lagos Free Zone logo

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is very pleased to welcome the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) as its newest Strategic Partner. The Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) is an 830-hectare development integrated within the Lekki Deep Sea Port that is currently being built in Lagos. The port will be the deepest port in Nigeria and one… Continue reading Lagos Free Zone joins CWEIC

Crown Agents Bank Africa Region Transaction Banking Award 2020

CWEIC’s Strategic Partner, Crown Agents Bank has been announced by The Banker magazine as the winner of the Africa Region Transaction Banking Award. The award’s judges praised Crown Agents Bank (CAB) for its work over the past year following its expansion into the mobile banking sector. In 2019, CAB acquired the firm, Segovia; a US… Continue reading Crown Agents Bank Africa Region Transaction Banking Award 2020

CWEIC Leadership Series: A Conversation with Muhammad Yunus

Prof Muhammad Yunus also recipient of the US Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal

A Conversation with Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Prize winner, social entrepreneur, banker, economist and Founder of Grameen Bank. Wednesday 09 September, 2020 – 09:20 – 10:30 BST To Register for the Webinar click here. Chaired by Lord Marland, Chairman, CWEIC, and hosted by Mohamed Amersi, Chairman, Inclusive Ventures Group and CWEIC Board Member, we are… Continue reading CWEIC Leadership Series: A Conversation with Muhammad Yunus

Afreximbank wins Debt Deal of the Year Award at The African Banker Awards 2020

CWEIC Strategic Partners, The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost multilateral trade finance institution, was announced winner of the Debt Deal of the Year Award at the 14th Annual African Banker Awards 2020 held virtually. The awards recognize institutions and individuals driving growth and development in Africa and creating new economic opportunities for citizens and communities… Continue reading Afreximbank wins Debt Deal of the Year Award at The African Banker Awards 2020

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance “Love Local” Campaign Launched to Support Local Tourism Providers

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, a coming together of stakeholders who have a passion to sustainably develop the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, have launched a “Love Local” campaign to support local tourism providers. Love Sri Lanka Locals consists of a collection of holiday deals in Sri Lanka from a wide range of local hospitality and travel… Continue reading Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance “Love Local” Campaign Launched to Support Local Tourism Providers