Bitcoin investor’s company helped draft law to enable libertarian Caribbean development
Local opponents criticise legislation that will facilitate ‘networked state’ community and hand executive powers to developer
Local opponents criticise legislation that will facilitate ‘networked state’ community and hand executive powers to developer

Some locals on the island of Nevis oppose the libertarian project, calling it a ‘state within a state’

Olivier Janssens accused of ‘public bribes’ with offer to locals as his development awaits final government approval

Lobbyists want to see legislation passed while Republicans still have control of Congress

Boaz Weinstein’s campaign against investment trusts is encouraging wider intervention by US funds

Western governments, in particular the US, have cut back on economic and welfare support for developing countries

US banks are positioning themselves for long-term opportunities in energy and infrastructure