Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the Government of Dominica will introduce additional measures to strengthen the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme and ensure that it continues to meet evolving international standards while serving the national interest.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said Government remains fully committed to protecting the integrity and reputation of the programme, which has been a major source of financing for national development initiatives.

“We are committed to protecting the programme’s integrity and reputation, while ensuring that it continues to serve the national interest. To this end, moving forward, we will include requirements for successful applicants to visit Dominica in person and spend time in the country, providing them with a greater appreciation of our people, culture and development aspirations,” he stated.

He said Government is also examining additional initiatives aimed at deepening engagement between economic citizens and Dominica while ensuring that the programme remains aligned with international expectations and best practices.

“The strengthening of CBI programmes is a regional reality, not a Dominican problem,” Prime Minister Skerrit noted. “We are moving in step with our neighbours to protect a programme that has built homes, hospitals and schools for our people and has become a major source of funding for agriculture and small and medium-sized enterprises.”

The Prime Minister said further details on the proposed measures will be announced when the 2026/2027 National Budget is presented.

The reforms form part of Government’s ongoing efforts to preserve the credibility, sustainability and long-term value of the Citizenship by Investment Programme while ensuring that it continues to contribute meaningfully to national development.