“Fighting Like Hell”: Caribbean Officials Respond to Renewed US Travel Ban
Ahmad Abbas
June 21, 2025
“We will not be bullied”: Caribbean leaders push back as US targets CBI nations with possible travel bans.
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Caribbean Nations Review Draft Bill for Regional CBI Oversight Body
Ahmad Abbas
May 18, 2025
The regional regulatory framework culminates efforts that began in 2023, driven by increasing international scrutiny of CBI programs.
EU and US Demands of Caribbean CIPs Are Like “Chasing A Moving Target”
Moustafa Daly
May 16, 2025
“The Caribbean has done its part.” Daisy Joseph Andall discusses political pressure on Caribbean CBI programs, calls for a narrative shift.
Caribbean Nations Respond to Reported US Travel Ban
Ahmad Abbas
March 17, 2025
No formal communication echoes across the Caribbean as leaders demand answers after finding their nations on a reported US travel ban list
8 CBI Countries on Leaked US Travel Ban List
Ahmad Abbas
March 15, 2025
Eight CBI jurisdictions feature on reported US travel ban lists. Their nationals may face the possibility of partial US visa suspension
A Critical Examination of the IMF’s Assessment of Investment Migration Programs
Ahmad Abbas
February 7, 2025
While dismissing RCBI’s investment impact, IMF’s own regression analysis shows positive correlation with higher approval rates
IMI Daily’s Most Read 2024: The Biggest Investment Migration Stories This Year
Moustafa Daly
December 20, 2024
From Russia’s “anti-woke” visa and El Salvador’s “free passports” to Caribbean CBI revocations, these were IMI’s most-read stories in 2024.
100,000+ Caribbean CBI Passports Since 2014, Rich EU Data Set Reveals
Ahmad Abbas
December 10, 2024
Caribbean CIPs have registered 59,258 applications since 2014. Chinese investors drop out of top spot in 2023-2024
Secret Bay Hits US$3M ROI, Launches CBI-Eligible Fractional Villa Estates
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October 29, 2024
Dominica’s award-winning Secret Bay unveils CBI-eligible fractional ownership from $216K, following $3M in returns paid to investors.
Opposition Challenges Dominica’s “Billion-Dollar” Citizenship Program as PM Skerrit Fires Back
Ahmad Abbas
October 6, 2024
Skerrit: CIP shutdown risks “dislocation.” Linton: Skerrit’s claim “deliberately misleading” and “disingenuous.”
Dominica CBI Revenues at 37% of GDP: IMF Warns of “Over-Reliance”
Ahmad Abbas
September 30, 2024
CBI revenues of US$232 million helped fund Dominica’s geothermal plant and airport, accelerating national infrastructure development.
New Regulator to Reshape Caribbean CBI Industry for the Better
Kemal Nicholson
September 28, 2024
The new CBI regulator aims to balance economic needs with compliance, tradition with progress, and national interests with global demands.
Caribbean to Appoint Joint CBI Regulator Following 3rd Meeting With US Treasury
Ahmad Abbas
September 7, 2024
Caribbean CBI countries have implemented four of six US-proposed principles. Two remain as nations prepare for new oversight.
A Surfeit of Scandals: The CBI Market’s 6 Existential Risks
Stephen D. Barnes
August 27, 2024
Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward.
Winners and Losers of Caribbean CBI MoA
Ahmad Abbas
August 11, 2024
Manpreet Kataria, Patrick Peters, Nisha Mc Intyre, Omer Kahraman, and Anastasia Barna speculate on who will benefit from the Caribbean MoA.
Dominica Revokes 68 CBI Passports, Expert Warns of Consequences for “Duped” Investors
Ahmad Abbas
July 29, 2024
More than half of those who lost citizenship are Iraqis, and Philippe May argues further consequences may follow those named in the order.
Dominica’s Secret Bay Pays Out Over $2.7 Million in ROI, Outperforming Expectations
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July 23, 2024
Secret Bay’s Residences impress with 28% investor growth, 45% daily rate increase, and $2.5M+ in dividends paid out to investors.
Full House: All 5 Caribbean CIPs Now Have New Prices Following Dominica Gazetting
Ahmad Abbas
June 30, 2024
Dominica doubles the CIP donation threshold while maintaining the real estate investment pricing but adjusts its related fees.
OECS Statement Confirms St Lucia’s Signing of MoA, Raises More Questions
Ahmad Abbas
June 23, 2024
OECS confirms St Lucia’s signing of the MoA and commits to the June 30 deadline. Raises questions about legislation and upcoming procedures.
Secret Bay Introduces New Ownership Options Amid North American Investment Surge
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May 20, 2024
Secret Bay unveils its new ownership options and unique gemstones program amid high demand from North American investors.