Author: Editor

Dean Fenton is Antigua & Barbuda’s Director of Tourism for the USA and a published poet, moving between the worlds of international tourism and introspective writing. We first featured him in 2022, when he had written two poetry collections. He has since added five more, including his latest, Whispers of the Heart, bringing his total to seven. We caught up with him to see what has shaped this evolving body of work. Since we last spoke, you’ve been very busy writing. Are your books shaped more by different stages of your life, or by different emotions? A combination of both.…

Not all decisions are made for today. Some are made with an eye on the years ahead, with people thinking about family, freedom, security and the kind of future they want for themselves and their loved ones. They think differently about where they live, where they invest, where their children grow up and where they might one day call home. And as they weigh those choices, more and more are finding their way to Antigua & Barbuda. The twin islands have long attracted visitors with their dazzling beaches, crystalline waters and easy Caribbean charm, but their appeal now reaches well…

Two of Antigua & Barbuda’s newest citizens bring together innovation, entrepreneurship and holistic health. Tobias, nicknamed “The Professor” for his lifelong study of human potential, is an inventor and entrepreneur. Maggie, known as “The Health Detective,” is a trained naturopath and medical navigation specialist. Together, they combine a passion for technology, wellbeing and lifelong learning. The Citizen caught up with them to learn what drew them to the twin islands and how they hope to contribute to the local community. Your backgrounds blend technology and holistic health. How did those two worlds come together? Tobias: I’ve been fascinated by technology…

For a long time, bigger was assumed to be better. Bigger cities attracted more people, bigger economies generated more headlines and bigger markets promised greater opportunity. Yet as the world becomes increasingly crowded and everyday life more stressful, many people are discovering that there can be real advantages in choosing somewhere smaller. Visitors to Antigua & Barbuda often arrive with a fairly clear idea of what they expect to find. They expect beautiful beaches, warm weather and a more relaxed pace of life, and they are rarely disappointed. What many people do not fully appreciate until they spend time here…

Twenty years ago, many of the people discovering Antigua & Barbuda came for a holiday. Today, plenty still do. Increasingly, however, they return with different questions: which areas do they like best? What are the schools like? How easy is it to get here from New York, London or Toronto? Could they spend several months a year on the islands? Might this be somewhere their children and grandchildren would enjoy for years to come? Citizenship by investment is no longer viewed simply as a transaction. People are looking beyond rankings and visa-free access and paying closer attention to the country…

What has been the biggest change for Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Programme over the past year? If there is one certainty in the investment migration industry, it is that change is inevitable. The sector is dynamic by nature, shaped by shifting geopolitical realities, evolving international compliance standards and the ever-changing expectations of a discerning global clientele. In the case of Antigua & Barbuda, the architects of our programme demonstrated considerable foresight in embedding comprehensive controls from the outset. Those controls have not only stood the test of time but continue to prove both relevant and instrumental to the…

The idea of a diaspora is usually straightforward. It is the story of people who leave. For generations, Antigua & Barbuda’s diaspora stretched across the globe. Young Antiguans and Barbudans left to study, pursue careers, raise families and build new lives abroad. Some settled in London, others in New York, Toronto, Miami and countless other cities. They kept close ties to the islands through family traditions, Sunday phone calls, childhood memories and annual trips home that seemed to pass far too quickly. Yet Antigua & Barbuda’s diaspora has evolved into something rather more unusual. Today, it includes not only those…

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua is set to introduce the island’s first branded residences, bringing together luxury living, wellness and the globally recognised Nikki Beach lifestyle. As an approved citizenship by investment development, the project is already attracting international attention ahead of its planned opening in 2030. Leading the international sales and marketing efforts is Blueprint Global, a company specialising in luxury-branded real estate developments around the world. We spoke with Vice President Joseph Valentino about the vision behind the project, its appeal to global buyers and what it will bring to Antigua & Barbuda. What made Antigua the…

Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) has long been more than a cricket venue. Home to Cricket West Indies’ headquarters and already a symbol of the region’s cricketing pride, the 20-acre site is now entering a new chapter, with plans for a phased redevelopment into an integrated Cricket campus bringing together elite sport training, sports science, education, broadcasting, sports tourism, hospitality and commercial activity. Following its announcement as a CIP-eligible investment option at the CIS26 event in May, The Citizen spoke with Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring about what the development could mean for West Indies cricket, Antigua & Barbuda and…

Hamilton Reserve Bank (HRB) is a success story deeply rooted in Nevis and the Caribbean. Its presence is also firmly global. Serving clients from more than 150 countries, HRB has built its reputation around speed, security, privacy, and advanced digital banking. As international banking clients demand faster services, stronger compliance and more sophisticated cross-border solutions, Caribbean-headquartered financial institutions are playing an increasingly important role serving local governments, businesses and individuals. We spoke with global financier and Senior Economic Policies Advisor Benjamin Wey about Hamilton Reserve Bank’s growth, its significant investment in financial technology and how a strong and speedy banking…