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flag Four Caribbean nations launched visa-free travel, work, and residence for citizens under a new regional pact.

flag On October 1, 2025, Belize, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines launched full free movement for their citizens under a CARICOM Enhanced Cooperation Protocol, allowing visa-free travel, work, and residence across the four nations. flag The initiative, approved by regional leaders in July, aims to boost economic integration and address labor shortages, particularly in aging populations like Barbados’s. flag While officials emphasize security safeguards and mutual benefits, critics in Belize raised concerns about transparency and strain on public services. flag Jamaica faces challenges in joining due to political, economic, and social barriers. flag The rollout has been supported by regional cooperation and legal frameworks, with ongoing monitoring to ensure public safety and system sustainability.

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