Opposition Senator Shawn Messiah has voiced strong support for the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority Agreement Bill 2025, emphasizing its potential to bolster public trust and international confidence in the region’s investment initiatives. Speaking during a debate in the Upper House on Thursday, Messiah described the bill as a constructive and non-contentious measure that aligns with the interests of small island economies like Antigua and Barbuda, which heavily depend on Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs for development revenue.