When did Saint Kitts and Nevis achieve full independence?
Saint Kitts and Nevis achieved full independence on the 19th of September 1983. This event made it the most recent Caribbean territory to gain sovereignty at that time.
Questions about Saint Kitts and Nevis
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis after independence?
Kennedy Simmonds of the People's Action Movement party served as the country's first Prime Minister following the declaration. He won subsequent elections in 1984, 1989 and 1993 before being unseated by the Labour Party in 1995 under Denzil Douglas.
What is the highest peak on the island of Saint Kitts?
Mount Liamuiga stands as the highest peak within the North West Range, Central Range and South-West Range of Saint Kitts. Tropical rainforests cover large central peaks while most populations reside along flatter coastal areas.
How many members are in the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The National Assembly consists of fourteen members including eleven elected representatives three from Nevis plus three senators appointed by the Governor-General. Two senators serve on advice of the Prime Minister while one serves on advice of the opposition leader.
When did the state-owned sugar company close completely in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The state-owned sugar company closed completely in 2005 after decades of decline and government subsidies. This closure followed a period where imported African slaves had outnumbered European colonists to support plantation agriculture.