Saint Lucia's Dr. Hilaire points to benefits of CBI Programme

Saint Lucia: Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire had an insightful discussion with the Bluemina Citizenship & Residency related to the most important updates on Saint Lucia's alternative citizenship investment programme.

He talked about the robust due diligence procedures undertaken while going through an application process and the various benefits of the overall programme.

During the exclusive interview, Hilaire noted that Saint Lucia is a small island paradise and island of extraordinary beauty but even more importantly, the people on the island are very hospitable, warm and welcoming.

He also talked about the society and said that Saint Lucia is a Creole society and the island boasts a mix of French and English.

"I think what really would attract somebody who has become a citizen of Saint Lucia is the way in which you will be welcomed when you travel to Saint Lucia. It's our nature to always be welcoming, to always treat everyone as a special guest within our space," he added.

It is to be noted that the Citizenship by Investment Programme of Saint Lucia boasts tremendous opportunities for somebody who is seeking an alternative citizenship. People who invest in the citizenship gets the chance to explore the various opportunities which the island provides.

The island has a very vibrant culture, the different festivals and events throughout the year as people over there love to celebrate life.

For them, the celebration of life is about living and appreciating it in a completely different way, and it is also the best honeymoon destination in the world. Saint Lucia has been voted for the last 14 years as the world's leading honeymoon destination, which makes it the perfect getaway for couples.

In addition to this, as mentioned by Dr. Hilaire during the interview, CBI Programme is very important for the island and it offers the government a source of financing and the attainment of revenue.

"So whereas government struggles to get loans, at high interest rates, your full citizenship by investment program, our bond option, we can raise financing at 0% interest, but we can also increase our revenue intake by leveraging our citizenship," he outlined.

This makes the Citizenship by Investment Programme as offering those opportunities for the government to bring in new skills, talents, individuals who become citizens of Saint Lucia and have special talents in different fields.

Also, the infrastructure of Saint Lucia including the roads, bridges, housing are bring developed by the funds generated by the CBI Programme.

While putting a light on the due diligence, Hilaire called is the foundation upon which the successful programme is built. The CIP Unit has a range of checks and balances that are put into place to make sure that the applicant is legitimate.

He concluded the interview by detailing the significance of building collaborations to help people secure their Saint Lucia's alternative citizenship through the programme.