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Caribbean Nations Launch Free Movement to Combat Brain Drain
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines implement a free movement regime on October 1, 2025, permitting indefinite residence/work across the four to curb brain drain.
- Business leaders see talent expansion and market growth but urge stronger regulatory frameworks.
- Concerns about social-service strain and mixed opinions accompany the move; some fear jobs, others welcome mobility.
