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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Antigua considers economic citizenship program

image The Government is trying to decide whether to join some of its Eastern Caribbean neighbours in offering Antiguan citizenship to those who can afford it.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua,  – The Government has set up a task force to look into the feasibility of an economic citizenship programme that would see foreign investors being offered Antiguan citizenship and a passport if they can afford it.
“The task force will identify the risks of such a programme, examine the business benefits of economic citizenship, and determine safeguards to maintain the integrity of the Antigua and Barbuda passport,” a government statement said. 
Also included in the body’s terms of reference is pinpointing the best strategic options available to support investment and residential tourism.