![CIP PARLIAMENT DEBATE [12TH MARCH 2026] - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Ernest Hilaire has defended the Citizenship by Investment Programme, describing it as a key driver of national development. Speaking in Parliament, Hilaire cautioned against criticism that could undermine the programme, arguing that the initiative has played an important role in financing infrastructure and other development projects across Saint Lucia.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
HILAIRE DEFENDS THE CIP AS A KEY DRIVER OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CIP PARLIAMENT DEBATE [12TH MARCH 2026] – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Ernest Hilaire has defended the Citizenship by Investment Programme, describing it as a key driver of national development. Speaking in Parliament, Hilaire cautioned against criticism that could undermine the programme, arguing that the initiative has played an important role in financing infrastructure and other development projects across Saint Lucia.
