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Kelsick Insurance Agency was established in 1977 by the late Arthur A. Kelsick, who successfully oversaw its growth until 1993. The agency is currently managed by Scott Kelsick, who has been working in the insurance industry since 1980. For 40…
The problem of de-risking One of the biggest challenges facing Antigua and Barbuda’s financial system today is the trend among financial institutions of de-risking. Following the global financial crash in 2008, the concern for financial stability led regulators in major…
We spoke with Mr. Henderson Fields, executive director of the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority to find out why the twin-island state is the Caribbean’s most sought-after investment destination. We have three platforms that we work from in terms of…
Citizenship by Investment Programme The CIP was developed to encourage foreign direct investment into Antigua and Barbuda following the global financial crash in 2008. The crash caused a decline in the country’s tourism industry, and saw its GDP recede. With…
Antigua and Barbuda’s engine for growth Tourism is by a distance Antigua and Barbuda’s largest industry. It accounts for 60% of GDP and 40% of investment into the country. Visitors come by air and by sea to its paradisaical beaches,…
Falmouth Harbour Marina is Antigua and Barbuda’s only designated megayacht marina, and is owned entirely by indigenous Antiguans. It began operations in 1997. Their custom built dock allows for big berths with a deep draft, meaning it is perfect for…
The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority Act was established by an Act of Parliament in November 2006. Its mandate, according to the Act which brought it into being, was “to make provisions for the ownership, control, management, and development of…
Established as a limited company specializing in shipping and insurance in 1896, by founders George Bennett and George Bryson, Brysons went on to become a diversified company with interests in manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and plantations. It was the largest conglomerate…
State Insurance was founded in 1977 with just $100,000 of capital by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. It was established to provide the people of Antigua and Barbuda affordable coverage on all classes of insurance. Initially working in what…
50 years of ethical trade Since 1967, Sambu Group has focused on sustainable coconut farming and ethical trading which benefits the local farmers it works with. The company’s goal is to build a self-sufficient and environmentally friendly ecological system. The…
