Q. Is this New Utopia project genuine or just a scam ?

A. Over the last seven years, there have been  vast amounts of literature and documentation created surrounding all the research that has been undertaken by Lazarus Long and all those that have been involved with this unique project..  Those independently involved with this project have become involved because they have no doubts whatsoever as to Mr. Longs integrity and ethics. He has laboured long and hard over the years in an effort to realise his dream. Those involved are independent people of independent minds and judgement, many of them astute business men and women.

Q. Who is Lazarus Long, What is his background ?

A. Mr. Long changed his name when he decided to undertake this project.  He explains this in detail in his resume that details his background. Click here to see it.

Q. Why has nothing concrete actually happened in all these years ?

A.  Many 'concrete' things have happened over the years.  Geological and Topographical research upon the New Utopian territory  has been undertaken at considerable costs.  A ship and diving crew were hired two years ago to travel to the New Utopian territory where a flag-buoy was anchored there ON New Utopian soil which is only some 60ft under water. Click here to see a video of that actually happening. Ambassadors and Pro Consuls have been appointed worldwide. A Top London Barrister has researched and explored the legality of the claim to the territory and prepared a lengthy document detailing the findings and the Barristers Legal opinion. See it now by clicking here.

Q. Is it true that Charter Citizenships have to be paid for if one wants to become a citizen of New Utopia ?

A. This has never been the case. A few years ago Lazarus Long decided to offer 'Charter Citizenship Invitations' once a contribution of $1,500 dollars was made.  In other words, one would submit an application for Charter Citizenship, send a minimum contribution and in exchange they would then be invited to become a citizen.  Phase one of the New Utopia project only requires a maximum of 4,100 Charter Citizens.  At last count, 3,200 had already been invited to become citizens. Some of these were complimentary VIP invitations whilst others were to individuals who would be a valuable asset to the development of this new country.  In the last couple of years the book has been closed for the 'Charter Citizenship' programme especially after much criticism over suggestions that the citizenship contributions were to be used for the initial construction of New Utopia.  These suggestions were made by individuals who did not understand the scale and magnitude (US$5 billion) of the infrastructure funds required to develop a new country such as New Utopia !

Q. So what is happening now - What is the latest development ?

A.  In the last couple of years, since the Charter Citizenship programme was closed, the invitation has been directed to individuals and corporations who could show they could be of benefit to the country's growth. Those that would invest a *minimum amount of time and money in terms of property acquisition or business transfer to New Utopia within a year of being granted citizenship. These would include individuals, developers, industrialists and anyone who would contribute in any meaningful way to the rising of New Utopia. Over the last 12-18 months many financing projects have been developed from the Ports of Call complex (still in hand) to the construction of a refinery of the Caribbean where all shipping would stop to refuel, to a bio-diesel-renewable energy plant being developed. These are all current projects being worked on to this day.

Q. Who else is involved or has shown an interest in the New Utopia Project ?

A. As well as the reams of data and research held about this project, the New Utopia Government also hold a database of 120+ individuals and business that have completed a 'Letter of Interest' in moving their businesses to New Utopia once construction has begun. (As well as residential, vacation and Tourist property). The details submitted include Names, Addresses, Square footage required, amount to be invested. They include businesses from Hotels, Casinos, and Jewellery shops to Gift Ships, Groceries and Supermarkets, Telecommunications and Radio/TV stations.

There have been many newspaper and magazine articles written about New Utopia. There have also been many TV programmes made that have been broadcast on Satellite and 'off-air/digital' TV. Most recently the BBC broadcast a programme called 'How to Start your own Country' which was hosted by Danny Wallace. New Utopia was featured in this six part series. New Utopia was also featured at the Reg Vardy Gallery last year in an exhibition called "We could have invited everyone'.  

Q. Is this really going to happen - A New country that has not existed before ?

A. Someone once asked the same question about 'The Palms' project in Dubai. Someone also had the same scepticism and doubt, indeed cynicism about it. Now it is a reality. It is a new development upon the ocean of reclaimed land. The only difference between 'The Palms' and New Utopia is that 'The Palms' is already part of an existing country and not a new country.   It happened, it became reality and many have prospered from the property boom there.  The same can and will happen with the New Utopia Project. Having said that, we need those individuals with vision and creativity.  We need to bring those together to the conference table.  If you know of such individuals please don't let them miss-out on another 'Palms' type opportunity and a uniquely historical proposition !

Q. I have seen some negative reviews via websites reporting on Scams  - What is your response to this ?

A. Everyone is entitled to 'Freedom of Speech'  Having said that, some of these sites are highly out of date, have inaccuracies and are scaremongering.  One such site was Scamdog which was uncontactable, has no address or contact number, no author listed. As a result, we question the credibility of such a site. The New Utopia office has tried to contact them on many occasions without success - Now the site has been taken down.

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