| Also known as: |
Mother Colony of the West Indies (Source:
Countries of the world, Internet ed.)
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| Motto: |
Country above Self
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| Location: |
St. Kitts and Nevis is located in the Leeward
Islands group in the Eastern Caribbean. A channel of about
3.2 km in width separates the two islands |
| History: |
Originally settled by Caribs, and
by the British in 1623 who fought with the French for possession.
The island was finally ceded to Britain in 1783 and gained
independence in 1983. |
| Elections: |
Last elections held 2010. Next elections
due 2015 |
| Ruling Party: |
St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party |
| Major Political Parties: |
St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party
(SKLP), People's Action Movement (PAM), Nevis Reformation
Party (NFP), Nevis Concerned Citizens Movement (NCCM). |
| Head of State: |
H.E. Sir Cuthbert Montraville
Sebastian, Governor General |
| Head of Government: |
The Right
Honourable. Dr. Denzil Llewllyn Douglas
Prime Minister
Date of Birth: 14
January, 1953
Marital
Status: Single
Education:
1977 - Bachelor of Medicine,
UWI
1984 -
Bachelor of Surgery Degrees, UWI.
Professional/Political Career:
National Leader, St. Kitts
Labour Party
President, St. Kitts and Nevis Medical Association.
Student Representative. Faculty of Medicine Board, UWI.
Secretary, St. Kitts Amateur Football Association.
Public Relations Officer, St. Paul's Community Council.
October
1990: Member of delegation of National Democratic Institute and Council
of Freely-elected Heads
of Government
which visited Haiti to demonstrate international support
for Haiti's democratic transition in voter registration.
December 1990: Member of delegation of Council of
Freely-elected Heads of Government led by President Jimmy
Carter of the Carter Centre, International Observer
to the General Elections in Haiti.
1995: Prime Minister
2000: Re-elected Prime Minister
2004: Re-elected Prime Minister
2010: Re-elected Prime Minister |
| Economic Summary: |
Both islands have pleasant scenery, good beaches and
historic buildings, which have favoured the development of
tourism as the economy's most promising growth area. A
deep-water harbour, cruise ship and container facilities are
significant features in this sector's growth.
In the agricultural sector, sugar was the main crop for
generations. St. Kitts and Nevis has, however, decided
to stop sugar production as the sector has become less
viable.
There is also economic development in the manufacturing
sectors. the main areas include food processing and
production of beverages and electronic components. |
| Airports: |
Robert Llewlyn Bradshaw International
(St. Kitts)
Vance Amory International (Nevis) |
| Status: |
Independent - 19 September
1983 |
| Capital: |
Basseterre |
| Area: |
269 sq km (104
miles2) |
| Population: |
51,967 (2009) |
| Currency: |
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) |
| GDP: |
EC$1,232 Mn (2008) |
| Total Exports: |
EC$140 Mn (2008) |
| Total Imports: |
EC$877 Mn (2008) |
| Intra-Regional Exports: |
EC$9 Mn (2008) |
| Intra-Regional Imports: |
EC$145 Mn (2008) |
| Business Hours: |
Commercial: 8:00-12:00;
13:00-16:00/16:30 hrs Monday to Friday
Government: 8:00-12:00; 13:00-16:00/16:30
hrs Monday to Friday |
| National Holidays: |
New Year's Day (01 January);
Carnival Day (02 January); Good Friday; Easter Monday; Labour
Day (05 May); August Monday (first Monday in August); Independence
Day (19 September); Christmas Day (25 December); Boxing Day
(26 December) |
| Date of CARICOM Membership: |
26 July 1974 |
| National Anthem |
O Land of Beauty! Our country where peace abounds,
Thy children stand free
On the strength of will and love.
With God in all our struggles,
St. Kitts and Nevis be
A nation bound together,
With a common destiny.
As stalwarts we stand
For justice and liberty.
With wisdom and truth
We will serve and honour thee.
No sword nor spear can conquer
For God will surely defend.
His blessings shall forever
To posterity extend.
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| Highest National Award: |
Order of the National Hero |
| National Dish: |
Goat Water (Stew) |
| Government web page: |
http://www.gov.kn/ |
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