The Federation is a democracy based on the Westminister model headed by a Prime Minister and Cabinet with a House of Assembly, where an opposition is able to represent a different political position.

The population of of the Federation is approx 50,000 in St.Kitts and 5000 in Nevis

The Flag

Coat of Arms

Motto:

COUNTRY ABOVE SELF

The Anthem

O Land of Beauty

Was written and composed by Kenrick Georges for our independence from Great Britain in 1983.

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,
Saint 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 sure defend.
His blessings shall forever
To posterity extend.

It is customary (and expected) to stand during the singing or playing of the National Anthem.

The State

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis recognises the Queen of the United Kingdom as head of state, she is represented in the Federation by a Governor General. The present Governor General is Sir Cuthbert Monteville Sebastian GCMG,OBE.

The Political System

St.Kitts and Nevis currently operates a two (2) party system, The Labour Party and the Peoples Action Movement (PAM). Elections are held approximately every five (5) years, when the population of voting age votes for candidates proposed by each party. There are eight (8) constituencies on St. Kitts and three (3) in Nevis

Government

The Government of the Federation is lead by a Prime Minister, who is also the leader of the cabinet.

Religious Life

Predominantly Christian with a strong Evangelical bias. Small populations of Hindus and Muslims and other religious groups are also present.

Hurricane Preparedness

Being in the Caribbean St. Kitts and Nevis is subject to seasonal hurricanes and other weather patterns. The hurricane season runs from June to October and it is advisable to make sure that your home is secured from potential wind and rain damage.

In the Federation hurricane preparedness is managed by NEMA – National Emergency Management Agency, which works with communities to ensure their preparedness. Each community has a local committee that is responsible for ensuring the security and protection of their neighbourhood. There are eight (8) districts in St. Kitts and …in Nevis, there is an emergency shelter in each district to which persons can go if secure shelter is required.

A list of Shelters and their locations can be found by clicking this link:
NEMA EMERGENCY SHELTERS 2011b

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