Prime Minister Gaston Browne has sought to reassure the United States regarding Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), emphasising the country’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
Addressing concerns raised about the programme, Browne said Antigua and Barbuda operates a “very transparent and accountable” CIP, which poses no risk to the United States. He acknowledged that some areas could be strengthened and affirmed his government’s determination to cooperate fully.
“We have been able to assure them that we operate a very transparent and accountable programme, a programme that is not a risk to the United States,” Browne told ABS in a recent interview.
He added that proposed legislative changes to the CIP, some of which were recommended by US officials, will be presented to Parliament next month. These reforms are part of a consultative process that has been ongoing for at least two to three years.
“We are systematically making those changes to reassure the United States that our CIP programme is not a risk to them,” he said.
Prime Minister Browne also highlighted the strong and growing relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States. “The relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States is currently at its zenith,” he said, dismissing any notion of hostility or punitive measures.
The CIP, which allows investors to obtain citizenship through economic contributions, has been a key driver of Antigua and Barbuda’s economic strategy but has faced scrutiny internationally.
Browne expressed confidence that trade and travel between the two nations would continue without disruption.
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Antigua better tighten up—US nah play when it come to security.
Hope this nah end up with visa waivers getting pulled from we citizens.
They shoulda fix some of these loopholes long time—why wait till US complain?
Watch how fast the US crack down if they nah satisfied with the assurance.
Why Caribbean always have to be proving ourselves?
US nah joke—if dem vex, is blacklisting and sanctions quick quick.