Focus on Saint Kitts Immigration and Saint Kitts Economy: According to the World Bank's recent "2014 World Development Report", the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Kitts and Nevis are the top three wealthiest countries in the Caribbean. The report measures the economic strength and wealth of countries based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita.
The top 10 wealthiest countries in the Caribbean and their Gross National Income per capita are as follows:
1. Bahamas (21,280 USD): The tourism industry accounts for 60% of GDP, and financial services account for 15%. The Bahamas is also one of the wealthiest countries in the Americas.
2. Trinidad and Tobago (14,400 USD): Oil is the largest industry, with significant impacts from tourism and manufacturing. Agricultural products include citrus and cocoa.
3. Saint Kitts and Nevis (13,330 USD): Tourism, agriculture, and light industry are the main industries.
4. Antigua and Barbuda (12,640 USD): The tourism industry accounts for more than half of GDP. The increasing number of medical schools and students is contributing more to the economy.
5. Suriname (8,480 USD): Bauxite is a major source of the national economy, while oil and gold have increased Suriname's economic independence. Agriculture, especially rice and bananas, remains an important part of the economy, and ecotourism provides new opportunities for economic development.
6. Grenada (7,110 USD): The tourism industry is the main source of foreign exchange, while construction and trade add vitality to the economy. Grenada is also a major producer of several spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, allspice, sweet pepper, and nutmeg, with 20% of the world's nutmeg coming from Grenada.
7. Saint Lucia (6,530 USD): Offshore banking and tourism are the main sources of income, with increased foreign investment in tourism, oil storage, and transshipment.
8. Dominica (6,460 USD): Bananas and other crops are the main economic sources, with one-third of the employed population engaged in agricultural activities.
9. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (6,380 USD): Agriculture, primarily based on bananas, is the most important economic sector, while the tourism-based service industry is increasingly becoming part of the economy.
10. Jamaica (5,140 USD): Tourism and mining are the main industries for foreign exchange, with the service industry contributing more than half of GDP. Approximately 1.3 million visitors come to Jamaica each year.