Malta’s Health Minister Chris Fearne, who was first to call for the EU to jointly procure a vaccine in February, has confirmed that the country will be joining the Inclusive Vaccine Alliance (IVA). The IVA initiative will negotiate the prices of coronavirus vaccines to make them more affordable to all Europeans, with a priority for… Continue reading Malta’s Health Minister Chris Fearne confirms Malta will be joining new vaccine alliance
On Wednesday it was announced that formal negotiations between Canberra and London would commence, with the aim of striking a post-Brexit deal that will likely make it cheaper to import and export goods, and also make it easier to move between both countries for work. Both sides are confident an agreement can be struck by… Continue reading Talks commence between UK and Australia for a post-Brexit free trade deal
Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, was mentioned on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 following a letter to the UK Prime Minister as part of ongoing campaign to support Commonwealth Tourism. Lord Marland continued to call for people travelling from Britain to Commonwealth tourist destinations to be exempt from… Continue reading Lord Marland on BBC Radio 4 following letter urging UK Prime Minister to support Commonwealth tourism
CWEIC Strategic Partner, Royal Mail, is ramping up its support in delivering on behalf of the government personal protective equipment (PPE) for key workers in care homes and GP surgeries. As a key partner in the delivery of essential PPE, Royal Mail is working in partnership with the MOD, eBay and Clipper Logistics to support… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner Royal Mail delivers PPE to NHS and Adult Social Care Locations
Earlier this afternoon CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland was interviewed on Joy News in Ghana on how CWEIC are taking steps to assist member states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lord Marland spoke about the impact on the tourism industry, particularly across small island states in the Commonwealth. Lord Marland also commended Ghana’s strong management of the… Continue reading Lord Marland Interviewed on Joy News in Ghana Discussing COVID-19 and the Commonwealth
Novare, a South African owned Real Estate Investment Company in Nigeria with an investment portfolio of four retails malls across Nigeria (three in the Federal Capital Territory and one in Lagos State (the largest retail mall in Lagos State) has pledged its unwavering support to the Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria in the fight against COVID19. Novare… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partners Novare Donates Food and Pledges Support in Fight Against Covid-19
CWEIC are delighted to invite members to an interactive webinar discussion on The Commonwealth, Covid‐19 and the City’s Response, with Alderman William Russell, The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Webinar will take place on Thursday 04 June, from 1500 – 1600 (BST). William Russell has over 30 years’ experience… Continue reading The Commonwealth, Covid‐19 and the City’s Response; A Conversation with the Lord Mayor of the City of London
As part of CWEIC’s Webinar Series this insightful panel discussion brought together fintech leaders to discuss how developments in fintech and the necessity for such innovation will impact financial inclusion efforts. Lucy Demery, Global Head of Fintech Banking, Standard Chartered Albert Maasland, Chief Executive, Crown Agents Bank Michael Kent, Chairman, Azimo Myles Hagan, Head of… Continue reading Fintech and Mobile Payments: A Game Changer for Financial Inclusion post Covid‐19?
Lord Marland, Chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) wrote to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom this week to urge an urgent review of the decision to impose a 14-day quarantine for visitors arriving in the UK, due to the economic damage it could inflict on small islands states and those… Continue reading Lord Marland in the Daily Telegraph following CWEIC Tourism Webinar
As part of CWEIC’s Webinar series this Tourism Webinar brought together with a distinguished panel of Government and business leaders. This session examined the future strategies available to the tourism and travel industry, including possible substitutes such as domestic travel for larger markets and the leveraging of the Commonwealth network for international coordination in support… Continue reading Commonwealth Tourism Webinar; COVID-19 Lockdown: Immediate Responses and Future Opportunities
