St. Kitts and Nevis Top Rank Among the 17 Safest Caribbean islands to visit

For every tourist visiting either locations for the first time, there is always the concern of security. One prominent question frequently asked is, ‘how safe is the island?’. Planning for a fun filled holiday only to be confronted with a tragic experience stemming from crime related activities, is not a palatable experience. Which is why, over the years, the island is constantly adopting new technological securities to ensure that the police force is readily equipped with the ability to fight crime head on.

One way to combat crime was the installation of real-time high-resolution CCTV cameras across the island. Another is the regular training and upgrading of its police force.

This unwavering dedication, which has caught the media’s attention, has drastically reduced the crime rate across the islands. St. Kitts & Nevis being recognized by Travelers Worldwide magazine, as the 12^th Safest Caribbean island among the seventeen safest Caribbean islands to visit in 2022. The website gives creditable information and known to provide details about country’s, flights and other aspects, which relates to travelling.

The US Department of State also tagged the Nation a minimally threatening country due to decline in criminal activities in recent years. The country has been investing heavily on security infrastructure like the installation of CCTV cameras across the country, building new and renovating police stations, fortifying the Defense force and coast guard facilities, etc.

With a decline in the homicide rate over the recent years, the Prime Minister, Dr Timothy Harris, declared that the people of St Kitts and Nevis are living in a safer environment. He attributed this milestone achievement to the government’s heavy investment in the security infrastructure. He buttressed the fact that the government of St. Kitts & Nevis had been investing heavily on the installation of CCTV cameras which will assist the monitoring system in the country. He also promised the people of the federation of ensuring a new and safe environment. Prime Minister said, “We have been bold, united and courageous in tackling crime – creating the stronger, safer future we all deserve.”

The government of St. Kitts & Nevis has been on the mission of installing street lights, CCTV cameras and also positioning police stations in several locales to ensure safety to residents. It is also noteworthy to mention that progress in the country is accomplished as a result of the revenue generated from the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, under the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF).

The country established a platform called the Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF), in 2018, which was aimed at improving and supporting the development of the country. A major chunk of the socio-economic activities occurring in St. Kitts & Nevis is due to the success of the CBI programme and a large proportion of the funds generated from the SGF is channeled toward infrastructural growth across the federation.

Although there may be concerns as to the manner of people being accepted into the nation, but of recently, the nation gained international commendation for the thorough and airtight procedure being adopted by the programme. Applicants over 16 years and their dependents seeking citizenship undergo vigorous background checks by the government and independent third-party agencies, which ensures the acceptance of only people of high character standards. This act displays the nations’ commitment to national and international security.

Applicants must ensure to donate to the “Sustainable Growth Fund”, as a requirement to obtain the alternative citizenship approval. The applicant has to invest a minimum of USD 150,000 to be included in the CBI programme under the SGF.

It is also possible for an applicant to include family members in one application, which can include the spouse, children (under the age of 30) and parents as well as grandparents (over the age of 55).