Will Other Caribbean CIPs Follow St. Kitts and Raise Prices? Here’s What the CIUs Are Planning
The question on everyone’s mind is if other Caribbean CIPs will raise prices like Saint Kitts. IMI contacted each to get an answer.
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First Data Batch in 3 Years Reveals Antigua & Barbuda CIP Now Caribbean’s Least Popular Program
Antigua & Barbuda has released the first statistical report on its CIP in more than three years. Figures show the program has fallen behind.
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In Cryptic Circular, Antigua & Barbuda CIU Re-Suspends Applications from Russians
Russians and Belarusians are excluded again. The suspension, moreover, will have retroactive effect, going back three weeks.
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Antigua CIU Engaging EU to “Avert Overall Shutdown of the Sector”, Laments Lack of Regional Cooperation
Antigua & Barbuda’s information minister says his government has offered to let the EU audit the citizenship by investment program.
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Antigua PM: Some CBI Developer Business Models “Usurious”, “Vulgar” in Structure
“You have to incentivize them so heavily that the net amounts received by the governments would be reduced considerably,” said PM Browne.
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A History of Citizenship by Investment – Infographic (May 2022 Update)
40 years have passed since countries first began selling citizenships. See our timeline of the history of citizenship by investment programs.
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Ending CBI is “Not an Option” and Antigua Will “Fight it to the Bitter End,” Says Foreign Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister Greene expressed determination not to give up on CBI in the face of pressure from Europe and the US.
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Antigua Proposes Pan-Caribbean CIP Regulator and Focus on Residency to Forestall EU Concerns
“It will be to demonstrate, over and above anything else, our intent to be compliant and sympathetic,” to EU concerns, said the government.
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Antiguan PM Writes to EU, US Lawmakers to Stress CBI’s Importance to Caribbean Economies
PM Browne says EU and US lawmakers are effectively forcing Caribbean countries to choose between CBI and visa-free travel to Schengen.
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Antigua & Barbuda CBI Applications Up 36% in 2021 – Govt. Revenue Reaches US$46m
Applications and revenues are up sharply on the year. The figures indicate virtually no applicants are choosing investments over donations.
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Antigua PM Vows to Capture CBI Investor Couple Accused of Fraud in Nigeria
The Nigerian couple appears to have absconded with millions, months after gaining Antiguan citizenship. PM Browne promises consequences.
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The US “Wants to Kill” Caribbean CIPs, PM Browne Says
Reacting to the State Department’s Report, PM Browne said Washington’s accusations against himself and regional CIPs were based on hearsay.
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US State Dept. Human Rights Report Flags Five CIPs for Transparency Concerns
The report noted shortcomings in transparency (and the potential or actualized corruption that such opacity engenders) among five CIPs.
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Antigua CIP Opens for Sibling, Grandchildren Dependents, Cuts Fees for Adding Future Family Members
Fees on adding dependents after-the-fact are sharply cut and even the future spouses and children of a dependent child may now be included.
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What Killed Antigua & Barbuda’s CBI Real Estate Option?
Between 2015 and 2017, one in five Antigua CIP investors chose the real estate option. In the last two years, only one in forty did. Why?
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Antiguan Ambassador Warns of “Threats on the Horizon” as EU/OECD Consider Action Against CIP-Countries
“We are looking closely at actions that are taken and actions being contemplated by the EU and also by the OECD,” said Ambassador Colin Murdoch.
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Antigua & Barbuda CIP Gives Price Cut to Large Families Under University Fund Option
Families of six or more members applying under the University of the West Indies Fund option will henceforth see their overall cost reduced by US$35,000.
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Antigua CIP’s Changes: Higher Commissions, Higher Fees, Fewer Restrictions
In a letter circulated Monday, the Antigua & Barbuda CIU informs stakeholders of a slew of significant amendments to program policy.
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Antigua CIP H1 2019 Data: Applications Dip, 97% Pick Contribution Option
The recently released six-month report on the Antigua & Barbuda CIP shows applications in H1 2019 are down by 40% compared to H2 2018.
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Antigua PM: Are Caribbean CIPs Under Assault Because They Compete With European Ones?
“No matter how much our jurisdictions adopt draconian laws and pay for expensive enforcement machinery; new and more intrusive demands are made.”
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