Prime Minister Gaston Browne
GENEVA, Switzerland – Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, on Wednesday, was in Geneva, Switzerland delivering the feature address at the Investment Migration Council Forum (IMC) where he outlined that his government has embarked on a number of economic diversification programmes that will make the country’s economy more resilient and further enhance growth prospects.
The IMC is the worldwide association for investor immigration and citizenship by investment bringing together the leading stakeholders in the field and giving the industry a voice. The IMC sets the standards on a global level and interacts with other professional associations, governments and international organisations concerning investment migration. The IMC helps to improve public understanding of the issues faced by clients and governments in this area and promotes education and high professional standards among its members.
“Our government has created the environment for technology, business and entrepreneurship to flourish in a well-regulated environment. This bold and strategically innovative approach resulted in our country’s transition to the investor immigration (CIP) program. We have decriminalised the possession and use of cannabis and have also legalised the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. There are significant investment opportunities available in this emerging cannabis industry under the CIP business option. We have drafted legislation and regulations to govern a few emerging industries and are only a few weeks away from completing the legislative framework, for blockchain technology, digital and cryptocurrencies, real estate investment trusts and…
