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Canada to welcome Caribbean leaders to Ottawa to strengthen ties

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will welcome leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to Ottawa for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit on Canadian soil.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will welcome leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to Ottawa for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit on Canadian soil.
  • The leaders will also work to fight climate change and address its impacts in the Caribbean, including by exploring ways to improve access to financing for Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean.
  • Finally, the leaders will engage with Canadian business leaders and investors to further commercial opportunities in the region.
  • "I look forward to welcoming leaders from the Caribbean Community to Ottawa this month.

HenleyCaribbean Announces Inaugural Guyana Diaspora Sustainability & Investment Conference

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Under the theme "Partnering for Diaspora Investment in Guyana," the conference aims to create a platform for dialogue, networking, and investment opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • Under the theme "Partnering for Diaspora Investment in Guyana," the conference aims to create a platform for dialogue, networking, and investment opportunities.
  • "The Guyana Diaspora Conference is a monumental occasion that seeks to bridge the cultural and geographical divides.
  • The conference, supported by the Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a unique event uniting the global Guyanese diaspora, emphasizing equality and diversity while representing all six ethnic groups of Guyana.
  • For more information about the Guyana Diaspora Conference and to view the detailed agenda, visit www.guyanadiasporaconference.com.

The 2023 CBI Index – the ultimate cross-jurisdictional investment tool launched

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Caribbean nations of St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and, Antigua and Barbuda took the top five spots in the 2023 CBI Index, indicating once again that the Caribbean has the most attractive CBI programmes in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Caribbean nations of St Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and, Antigua and Barbuda took the top five spots in the 2023 CBI Index, indicating once again that the Caribbean has the most attractive CBI programmes in the world.
  • Dominica took second place, at 83 per cent and attained full marks for Minimum Investment Outlay, Mandatory Travel or Residence and Ease of Processing.
  • Grenada and Saint Lucia shared third place 80 per cent, while Antigua and Barbuda took fifth place, at 73 per cent.
  • The CBI Index has been published annually for seven years and remains as the most trusted source for global investors looking to expand their portfolios through citizenship by investment.

St Kitts and Nevis introduces mandatory interviews to confirm its status as the best regulated Citizenship by Investment Programme in the Caribbean

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

That meeting was convened to discuss and agree on common ways to deal with threats to international communities in the investment migration ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • That meeting was convened to discuss and agree on common ways to deal with threats to international communities in the investment migration ecosystem.
  • The five Caribbean participating governments are Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia.
  • Head of St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Unit, Michael Martin, commented that “St Kitts and Nevis remains committed to cooperating with our international stakeholders and takes the safety and integrity of our Citizenship by Investment Programme extremely seriously.”
    Due diligence and risk mitigation remain a very important aspect of how St Kitts and Nevis approaches its CBI programme.
  • St Kitts and Nevis boasts the oldest CBI programme in the Caribbean, established in 1984, and continues to be a firm favourite among international investors across the world.

Savory and Partners: Remote Application Process for Citizenship by Investment, a Popular Choice

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

The thought of obtaining a second citizenship through a remote application may have seemed outlandish a decade ago, but it is a very real and feasible process today.

Key Points: 
  • The thought of obtaining a second citizenship through a remote application may have seemed outlandish a decade ago, but it is a very real and feasible process today.
  • The remote application process for citizenship and residency and other immigration-related matters is a new development to reduce the need for in-person interactions.
  • The remote application process for citizenship and residency typically involves the following steps:
    Online Application: Applicants begin the process by completing an online application form and submitting it electronically.
  • Final Approval: Once the application process is complete, the government will either approve or deny the applicant's request for citizenship or residency.

Savory and Partners: Remote Application Process for Citizenship by Investment, a Popular Choice

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

The thought of obtaining a second citizenship through a remote application may have seemed outlandish a decade ago, but it is a very real and feasible process today.

Key Points: 
  • The thought of obtaining a second citizenship through a remote application may have seemed outlandish a decade ago, but it is a very real and feasible process today.
  • The remote application process for citizenship and residency and other immigration-related matters is a new development to reduce the need for in-person interactions.
  • The remote application process for citizenship and residency typically involves the following steps:
    Online Application: Applicants begin the process by completing an online application form and submitting it electronically.
  • Final Approval: Once the application process is complete, the government will either approve or deny the applicant's request for citizenship or residency.

Caribbean CBI countries rank high once again in 2023 World Citizenship Report: CS Global Partners

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Friday, June 9, 2023

London, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean nations with Citizenship by Investment schemes ranked in the top 30 per cent of this year’s World Citizenship Report .

Key Points: 
  • London, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caribbean nations with Citizenship by Investment schemes ranked in the top 30 per cent of this year’s World Citizenship Report .
  • The Caribbean is considered the cradle of investment immigration due to the high concentration of countries that offer CBI programmes in the region.
  • Caribbean nations are becoming investment hubs in the global arena, offering attractions such as safety, lucrative financial diversification options and idyllic lifestyles that make them desirable places to take up second citizenship.
  • The World Citizenship Report is published by CS Global Partners, a leading investment migration advisory firm.

Savory and Partners: 5 must-haves in a second citizenship agency

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Saturday, May 6, 2023

By selecting the right partner, the entire process of obtaining a second passport is simplified, financial outlays are minimised, and the chances of approval are high.

Key Points: 
  • By selecting the right partner, the entire process of obtaining a second passport is simplified, financial outlays are minimised, and the chances of approval are high.
  • An important detail to check is whether the firm offering consultation and assistance is a registered agent of the program.
  • Getting a second citizenship or residency takes a few months, so the process spans a timeline with set milestones.
  • The process of obtaining a second citizenship or residency by investment for a client is not a simple task and requires a lot of work on the agent's part.

Savory and Partners: 5 must-haves in a second citizenship agency

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, May 6, 2023

By selecting the right partner, the entire process of obtaining a second passport is simplified, financial outlays are minimised, and the chances of approval are high.

Key Points: 
  • By selecting the right partner, the entire process of obtaining a second passport is simplified, financial outlays are minimised, and the chances of approval are high.
  • An important detail to check is whether the firm offering consultation and assistance is a registered agent of the program.
  • Getting a second citizenship or residency takes a few months, so the process spans a timeline with set milestones.
  • The process of obtaining a second citizenship or residency by investment for a client is not a simple task and requires a lot of work on the agent's part.

Prime Minister to travel to The Bahamas to meet with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders

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Saturday, February 11, 2023

At CARICOM, which brings together the leaders of 20 Caribbean governments, the Prime Minister will drive progress on shared priorities, including continued support for the Haitian people.

Key Points: 
  • At CARICOM, which brings together the leaders of 20 Caribbean governments, the Prime Minister will drive progress on shared priorities, including continued support for the Haitian people.
  • As CARICOM celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Prime Minister will participate in group discussions and bilateral meetings with CARICOM leaders.
  • "Canada and the Caribbean Community share strong ties between our peoples, common values, and a strong commitment to fighting climate change.
  • The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community meets twice a year at Regular and Inter-Sessional meetings, in summer and winter respectively.