1977 Nevis independence referendum

An unofficial independence referendum was held in Nevis on 18 August 1977.^[1] It was organised by the Nevis Reformation Party and sought for island of Nevis to separate from St Kitts prior to independence and for remain within the British Empire as a separate Crown colony, similar to Anguilla, which had seceded from Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla in 1967.

Although 99.66% voting in favour,^[1] the result was declared invalid by the national government.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	4,193	99.66
Against	14	0.34
Invalid/blank votes	13	–
Total	4,220	100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

Aftermath

The constitution proclaimed at the independence of Saint Kitts and Nevis in 1983 contained Article 113, giving Nevis the right to unilaterally secede if a referendum resulted in a two-thirds majority.^[1] A 1998 referendum resulted in 62% voting in favour of independence.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Nevis (St Kitts and Nevis), 18 August 1977: Separation from St Kitts Direct Democracy (in English and German)

[DD-1] Nevis (St Kitts and Nevis), 18 August 1977: Separation from St Kitts Direct Democracy (in English and German)

[1]

v t e Elections and referendums in Nevis
Island Assembly	1983 1988 1992 1997 2001 2006 2011 2013 2017 2022
Referendums	1977 1998
See also: Elections in Saint Kitts and Nevis