Saint Lucia enhances CIP's Integrity with new MOA under Head Emmanuel’s leadership

Saint Lucia: The Head of the Citizenship by Investment Programme of Saint Lucia, Mc Claude Emmanuel is dedicated to consistently prioritizing the well-being of its people by doing things the right way. He is making careful and timely decisions related to the CIP Programme while closely collaborating with the government and regional community.

While striving to upheld and maintain the topmost position of the Saint Lucia CBI Programme, CEO Emmanuel and the government has decided to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which is already signed by other OECS CBI nations.

This memorandum calls for common standards and procedures in various areas, including pricing, information sharing, security screening, regulation, dispute resolution, and amendment and termination. With the signing of this MOA, Saint Lucia is strengthening its already best Citizenship by Investment Programme.

Not only this but over the last year, the Citizenship by Investment Unit in Saint Lucia has carried out all six principles agreed to with the Government of the United States.

These include a ban on applicants from Russia and Belarus, implementation of applicant interviews, vetting of all applicants through the local Financial Intelligence Authority, sharing of denials with the Joint Regional Communication Centre.

The Unit also had an operational review of the programme by an international consultancy firm, which will begin soon. Meanwhile, the Saint Lucia CIP Unit will seek international support with the recovery of revoked passports.

All these steps taken by the CIP Unit showcases its Head’s dedication and commitment to align with the international standards and maintain the overall integrity of the CIP Programme.

In addition to this, the Unit also publishes an annual report that is tabled in parliament, including audited financial statements.

Head Mc Claude Emmanuel and his team remains committed to maintaining and reinforcing the integrity of its Citizenship by Investment Programme with an accountable and transparent process that delivers tangible to all the citizens of Saint Lucia.