Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP) is set to unveil new public-private investment opportunities at the Caribbean Investment Summit 2025, scheduled for April 22-26 in Antigua & Barbuda. The event will bring together global leaders in investment migration to discuss the future of the industry and explore innovative pathways for economic growth.
In a promotional video ahead of the summit, McClaude Emmanuel, CEO of Saint Lucia’s CIP, announced that the country will present fresh investment areas designed to strengthen Saint Lucia’s physical and social infrastructure. He emphasized that the program is committed to fostering sustainable development while providing investors with valuable opportunities.
“This is one where we ask our promoters and stakeholders to partner with Saint Lucia as we enhance the country’s infrastructure, social welfare programs, and youth development agenda,” Emmanuel stated.
Beyond new investment opportunities, Saint Lucia is also championing stronger regulatory measures to reinforce business confidence in the region’s CBI programs. Emmanuel highlighted ongoing efforts to establish a regional regulatory body that will oversee the industry, ensuring greater transparency, price harmonization, and rigorous due diligence standards.
“The major focus right now is operating within a well-defined regulatory framework,” he explained. “Advanced plans are in place to introduce a governing body that will manage the CBI program regionally. This will include the harmonization of prices as outlined in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), along with standardized commission structures and enhanced oversight mechanisms.”
The MOA, published in March 2024, outlines key measures to ensure mutual cooperation, information sharing, and adherence to common regulatory standards among Caribbean nations. As part of this agreement, effective July 1, 2024, all participating countries have committed to a minimum investment threshold of US$200,000 for any CBI program option. This means that all government funds, public infrastructure projects, and private developments must meet this baseline investment amount. Additionally, the agreement strictly prohibits any form of discounting below the established minimum.
With Saint Lucia’s CIP poised to introduce fresh investment areas and champion industry-wide reforms, the upcoming summit is expected to shape the future of Caribbean investment migration and reinforce the region’s commitment to high-value, sustainable economic growth.
