Regional Prime Ministers attend CIS26 in Saint Lucia

Published on May 11, 2026

The 2026 Caribbean Investment Summit [CIS26] concluded over the jazz weekend with focus on the future of investment migration, capital flows and regulatory convergence.

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and Minister for Tourism, Commerce and Investment Dr. Ernest Hilaire spoke on a range of issues positioning the CBI as a key investment instrument for sustainable development and economic growth.

Prime Minister Pierre made it clear that Citizenship by Investment must continue to deliver for the people of Saint Lucia by supporting jobs, strengthening infrastructure, and expanding opportunity across communities.

He also emphasised the importance of maintaining strong regulatory standards while ensuring that small island developing states can effectively access development financing, reinforcing Saint Lucia’s credibility in the evolving global landscape.

Also attending CIS26 were the Prime Ministers of Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis along with regional Heads of Government from Citizenship by Investment (CBI) territories, CBI Chief Executive Officers and Programme Directors, representatives of development banks, global investors and industry leaders.