Significant, serious and positive interest has been shown in
Barbados' 12-Month Welcome Stamp Programme, since it was
announced by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs,
Wilfred Abrahams, gave this assessment during a press conference to
provide an update on the programme recently, in the Ministry's
conference room.
Minister Abrahams disclosed that 1,079 applications were
processed during the period July 18 to August 22, since the passing
of the Remote Employment Act 2020. Of the applications received,
764 were individuals and 315 were family bundles.
He noted that "the five leading countries seeking entry
under this programme are the United States, United Kingdom, Canada,
Nigeria and India. The USA, Great Britain and Canada account for
788 applications, which equates to approximately 73 per cent of
total applications".
