_St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda_ – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to high governance standards, stating that transparency and accountability are essential to the long-term success of Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme and national development more broadly.
Speaking at the 2025 Caribbean Investment Summit, Browne emphasised that good governance is not only a moral obligation but also a strategic advantage that attracts responsible investment and builds international trust.
“We believe that good governance is good business,” Browne said. “It is the foundation on which our CBI programme rests and the key to sustainable national progress.”
The Prime Minister outlined the role of the CBI programme in advancing public infrastructure, healthcare, education, and climate resilience projects across the country. He noted that these achievements were made possible through a values-based approach, with the CBI programme guided by principles of integrity, stability, and sustainability.
Antigua and Barbuda’s CBI framework has undergone a series of reforms, including enhanced due diligence, alignment with international sanctions regimes, and the introduction of a residency requirement. Browne said these measures demonstrate the country’s commitment to maintaining a credible, well-regulated investment migration system.
He also pointed to Antigua and Barbuda’s collaboration with international partners such as the European Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom, highlighting ongoing efforts to meet global compliance expectations while preserving programme competitiveness.
“Our vision is to operate a programme that supports nation-building while upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability,” Browne said. “That is how we maintain our leadership in this space.”
Held under the theme Integrity. Stability. Sustainability, the summit brought together regional policymakers and global stakeholders to explore the future of investment migration against a backdrop of heightened global regulatory scrutiny.
