{"id":43822,"date":"2015-12-04T15:47:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/st-kitts-and-nevis-hon-prime-minister-timothy-harris-announces-suspension-of-syrians-from-citizenship-by-investment-program\/"},"modified":"2015-12-04T16:50:20","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T20:50:20","slug":"el-honorable-primer-ministro-de-st-kitts-y-nevis-timothy-harris-anuncia-la-suspension-de-los-sirios-del-programa-ciudadania-por-inversion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/el-honorable-primer-ministro-de-st-kitts-y-nevis-timothy-harris-anuncia-la-suspension-de-los-sirios-del-programa-ciudadania-por-inversion\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Prime Minister Timothy Harris Announces Suspension of Syrians from Citizenship by Investment Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 4, 2015<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; During a <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington<\/span> reception on <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 3<\/span>, the Prime Minister of <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span> announced the suspension of Syrians from attaining dual nationality via the islands&#8217; citizenship by investment program. Exclusion for second citizenship eligibility will hold, the Prime Minister noted, until further federal vetting processes can be completed.<\/p>\n<p>The statement, first issued in <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span> last week, comes in the wake of ongoing reports of counterfeit Syrian passports flooding the international black market. <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis&#8217;s<\/span> exclusion additionally follows the government&#8217;s recall in 2013, barring Iranian citizens from its program due to security concerns.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As the pioneer country in developing a second citizenship by investment program, we are proud that <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span> established a standard for the highest due diligence in processing applicants, while developing an integral investment platform and helping the island&#8217;s economy,&#8221; Hon. Prime Minister <span class=\"xn-person\">Timothy Harris<\/span> said. &#8220;These are hallmarks that have set <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span> onto the international stage as one of the most lucrative and appealing locations to attain second citizenship by investment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span>, alongside economic citizenship offerings in <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominica<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Grenada<\/span>, have emplaced rigorous screening processes in establishing application protocol. The security of a country&#8217;s borders remains top priority\u2014standards the <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span> government holds to highest standard to ensure integrity of its citizenship by investment programs, and opportunities for collaboration with its regional and international partners. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Today&#8217;s perilous times call for heightened security measures\u2014both from government bodies and the global citizen,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Lanny Davis<\/span>, executive vice president at LEVICK Communications and former White House counsel. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the reception, Prime Minister Harris joined diplomatic representatives and <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> leaders in highlighting avenues for joint partnerships between the island nations and the U.S. Ongoing since the 2000 <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> Basin Trade Partnership Act, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> nations remain poised to continue expanding and diversifying their trade offerings, drawing interest from the U.S. market for foreign investment into the islands&#8217; economies. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Dual nationality is, simply, the 21<sup>st<\/sup> century&#8217;s insurance policy,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Micha Emmett<\/span>, the global managing director and legal advisor of UK-based citizenship solutions firm CS Global Partners. &#8220;From visa-free or -upon arrival options for 131 countries to the tranquil experience at the heart of the <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> existence, investing in <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominica<\/span> or <span class=\"xn-location\">Grenada<\/span> grants tremendous benefits while, in turn, supporting the economic developments of each respective island nation. At the heel of the recent events in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mali<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Nigeria<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Paris<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ankara<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Beirut<\/span>, a second citizenship from a <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> island provides indispensable access to a safe haven, while opening substantial business possibilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominica<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Grenada<\/span> present various real estate and diversification investment offerings, from a <span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span> contribution to <span class=\"xn-location\">Dominica&#8217;s<\/span> Economic Diversification Fund; to <span class=\"xn-money\">$200,000<\/span> donation to <span class=\"xn-location\">Grenada&#8217;s<\/span> National Transformation Fund; and a <span class=\"xn-money\">$250,000<\/span> minimum investment to the St. Kitts and Nevis Sugar Fund Diversification. For more information, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csglobalpartners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.csglobalpartners.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b>About CS Global Partners <br \/><\/b>CS Global Partners is an international, industry-leading, legal advisory firm specializing in citizenship and residence solutions. Our business was born out of a desire to deliver efficient and effective solutions for businesspersons and high net-worth individuals looking to safeguard their future and that of their families. With a global physical presence, counting nine offices across the world and an expert multi-lingual team fluent in over eleven languages, we are always available to provide tailored guidance and advice. CS Global Partners&#8217; strong reputation for expertise and integrity has also allowed us to establish a government advisory practice, making us the consultants of choice of countries offering the world&#8217;s most sought-after citizenship and residence programs. For more information, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csglobalpartners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.csglobalpartners.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 4, 2015<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; During a <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington<\/span> reception on <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 3<\/span>, the Prime Minister of <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Kitts and Nevis<\/span> announced the suspension of Syrians from attaining dual nationality via the islands&#8217; citizenship by investment program. 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