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Antigua and Barbuda at the Forefront of New Eastern Caribbean Citizenship Rules | VIDEO STORY

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Antigua and Barbuda is spearheading efforts to create a unified citizenship-by-investment framework across the Eastern Caribbean. This move could reshape how wealthy foreigners gain residency in the region.

The proposed reforms aim to standardize rules, strengthen credibility, and ensure the region remains attractive to international investors.

Shermain Bique-Charles sat down with Nuri Katz, one of the leading CIP experts in the region.

Antigua and Barbuda at the Forefront of New Eastern Caribbean Citizenship Rules
Nuri Katz, founder of Apex Capital Partners (file photo)
Shermain Bique-Charles

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Shermain Bique-Charles is an accomplished journalist with over 24 years of dynamic experience in the industry. Renowned for her exceptional storytelling and investigative skills, she has garnered numerous awards that highlight her commitment to journalistic integrity and excellence. Her work not only informs but also inspires, making her a respected voice in the field.

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Comments (14)

  • Questions September 9, 2025, 12:54 PM

    CIP revenues are vital for many islands, especially post-pandemic. Yet, is the region becoming too dependent on selling citizenship, and what happens if demand dries up?

  • Ben Simmons September 8, 2025, 9:45 PM

    We cannot depend on agriculture because we have no water. We only have CIP and tourism. We better do what we must to save this

  • Eldread September 8, 2025, 3:40 PM

    Gaston under the aegis of Antigua should not be allowed to head any thing on passport, ray John case is judicial manipulation that he case can’t call, but scum bags and criminals find a way to get together.

  • Anonymous September 8, 2025, 6:04 AM

    The wealthy foreigners get access, the governments get cash but do ordinary citizens see real improvements in healthcare, education, or infrastructure as a result of these programs?

  • CKH September 8, 2025, 5:47 AM

    Always happy to see bread and butter stories remain relevant in the media. This is a great update. Thanks antigua.news.

  • Anonymous September 8, 2025, 1:07 AM

    With Europe and the U.S. increasingly critical of golden passport schemes, a unified framework could be the region’s best defense. But is this reform proactive enough, or just a reaction to pressure from bigger powers

  • Kurt Campbell September 8, 2025, 12:42 AM

    If Antigua and Barbuda succeeds in bringing the region under one CIP framework, it could strengthen bargaining power internationally. But will smaller states feel they’re losing autonomy in exchange for unity

  • Informed citizen September 7, 2025, 10:32 PM

    If restrictions get too tight, won’t that scare away investment?

  • NaughtNice September 7, 2025, 10:31 PM

    That Georgio Armani dude who died the other day had a house in Anrigua and Barbuda but me never had cita8enshop. He never bought any passport. So if wealthy people wanna invest they can without bying passports. Whats my point? We dont need to sell citizenship to people to invest. Period!!!

  • Cornell September 7, 2025, 10:24 PM

    Im never in agreement of people selling our passports for wealthy people. Usually when these rich people look for other citizenship it’s not because they really want but they are hiding from something or about to pull a Mehul Choksi on someone. We have to be careful *

  • Juju Bee September 7, 2025, 10:23 PM

    So proud of you shermain.
    I maintain we need to do all that we can to safeguard our program

  • Nadia Solomon September 7, 2025, 10:14 PM

    All the things the EU abd the rest are doing is to ensure they cripple our programs in such a way that we depend on them.

  • Teacher for Life September 7, 2025, 8:18 PM

    Oh, boy. So what happens to Jolly Beach and the recent Social Security investment if CIP ends? And to the second possible solution….Will locals be able to afford to purchase property here if all these rich people come in and increase the cost of living by buying up all the land and properties?

  • Anonymous September 7, 2025, 6:58 PM

    Great journalism Shermain

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