In the First Phase of Home Delivery, 19 Families Receive New Homes Thanks to the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme
In June 2025, the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) announced the ClientReferrals-National Housing Corporation Public Benefit Option (CR-NHC PBO): A partnership with ClientReferrals, with a goal of building over 100 homes across the Federation for low- and middle-income families.
For the first time in the Programme’s 40-year history, prospective citizens would be able to direct their required contributions to the construction of affordable housing for the people of the Federation.
As part of the first phase of home deliveries, the National Housing Corporation hosted a key handover ceremony on September 10 at the Stapleton Housing Development in St. Peter’s, where the first families received the keys to their new homes thanks to this initiative.
Reflecting on the importance of the moment, and the contribution of the investors who made the moment possible, CIU Executive Chairman H.E. Calvin St Juste addressed the crowd:
“What a great day this is. Today a set of keys will change hands. A family will walk through a door that is now theirs…. Every home at Stapleton was built [thanks to funds from the ClientReferrals-NHC PBO]. The decision of people, many of whom have yet to set foot on this island, to place their confidence in it. That is what our Citizenship by Investment Programme was made to do, and Stapleton is proof of it.”
CR-NHC PBO
Just over a year after the partnership between ClientReferrals and the Citizenship by Investment Unit was announced, the citizens of St Kitts and Nevis are already seeing tangible results and feeling the direct impact of this collaboration. These homes are the first to be delivered under the partnership. And while last week’s key handover was an important milestone, more is to come, as additional housing developments are being built across the Federation.
Beyond providing homes for families, the CR-NHC PBO has impacted the local community in many ways, including creating jobs, supporting local businesses and construction professionals, strengthening communities, and contributing to the wider economic and social development of St Kitts and Nevis.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley presided over last week’s ceremony, delivering the keys to the new homeowners. Addressing those in attendance, Dr. Hanley spoke about the importance of this initiative and the impact it has had not only on the families receiving their keys, but on the Federation at large.
“These homes represent new beginnings. Families with greater security. Assets that can appreciate in value. Opportunities to build equity, to leave something for children and grandchildren, and to establish a stronger financial foundation for the future. These homes were built for our people, and by our people, and that is something worth celebrating.”
Within the framework of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Programme, the Public Benefit Option (PBO) is an intriguing option, whereby prospective citizens can contribute directly to a specific project of national importance. For applicants and their representatives who want to know where their contributions go, the PBO offers a direct answer.
And the CR-NHC PBO has proved that concept, as new citizens have visited St Kitts and Nevis and been able to tour different housing developments across the Federation, touch the walls of the new homes being built, see the construction workers on site, and witness the tangible results and the legacy they are leaving for the people of St Kitts and Nevis.
Gratitude and Recognition to All Those Involved
The success of the CR-NHC PBO has been made possible through the collective efforts of many people and organizations, each playing an important role in bringing this initiative to life.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the immigration lawyers and residence and citizenship by investment (RCBI) firms around the world who introduced the option to their clients and helped them understand the opportunity it presented; to the many Authorized Agents who represent clients on the ground in St Kitts and Nevis and have worked tirelessly to prepare and process applications; and to the international media partners, whose coverage has helped bring greater exposure to the benefits of Citizenship by Investment and to this groundbreaking initiative.
We also recognize the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit, the National Housing Corporation, and, most importantly, the skilled workers who have worked on the ground to build these homes. Finally, we acknowledge the Government of St Kitts and Nevis for its vision and support in making the CR-NHC PBO an important part of the country’s ongoing investment in affordable housing and its communities.
Growing Partnership with ClientReferrals
Building on the success of the CR-NHC PBO, earlier this year the CIU and ClientReferrals announced their second partnership together: The ClientReferrals-Basseterre High School Public Benefit Option (CR-BHS PBO). Announcing the second partnership, St Juste explained the project’s importance to St Kitts and Nevis:
“The redevelopment of Basseterre High School represents an investment not only in infrastructure, but in the future of our people. Education remains one of the most powerful tools for national development, and this partnership reflects our commitment to ensuring that the Citizenship Programme continues to create tangible and lasting impact for the citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis.”
For over 50 years, the Basseterre High School has not only been one of the Federation’s most important educational institutions, but it’s also been an important community hub and a symbol of national identity. Alumni of the school include Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, H.E. Calvin St Juste, athletic legend Kim Collins, and many more. In referring to the school, St Juste explained, “Basseterre High School is part of the DNA of St Kitts and Nevis. It is not just a school. It is our history.”
Approximately 10 years ago, the building was heavily damaged and eventually condemned and demolished. The reconstruction of the school is one of the most important national priorities. The school will feature modern classrooms, state-of-the-art labs, and science and athletics facilities, and it will serve as an important meeting point for community events.
The Conversation Around Citizenship by Investment Has Changed: Results First!
The CIU and ClientReferrals are already delivering on their promise to the people of St Kitts and Nevis, having made visible progress in only a few months’ time. Following in the footsteps of the CR-NHC PBO, the CR-BHS PBO is proving to be the first choice of prospective citizens who want tangible results they can see and touch for themselves, and that will benefit the Federation for generations to come.
The conversation around Citizenship by Investment is changing. It is not only about what citizenship provides to an applicant. It is increasingly about what the applicant’s investment can contribute to the country granting that citizenship, and the ties it builds between the new citizen and their adopted home.
“We believe that Citizenship by Investment should be a WIN-WIN-WIN,” explained Patrick Peters, CEO of ClientReferrals. “The clients should be able to see what they are contributing to, and that their contribution is having a positive impact.
Their representatives should get excellent service, and know that they are introducing trusted projects to their clients without exposing them to any risk. And most importantly, the people of St Kitts and Nevis need to see and feel how the funds raised through the Citizenship Programme are touching them directly.”
Both the CR-NHC PBO and the CR-BHS PBO are examples of exactly that.
For more information about the Public Benefit Options and ClientReferrals, contact:
Patrick Peters – CEO
Mobile: +1 613 290 4719
Email: ppeters@clientreferrals.com
OR
Patrick McCarthy – Director, Basseterre High School PBO
Mobile: +1 514 473 8966
Email: pmccarthy@clientreferrals.com
