Nevis

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Nevis
An external territory of St. Kitts and Nevis and with its 9.900 inhabitants it has got the status of an autonomous island, with a government consisting of a Premier and two ministers. In 1998 60 pct. voted for independence in a referendum - a move which would have required a majority of 2/3.

Also see Nevis Parliament

1997-2007 Minister of Health, Culture, women and Community Affairs, Youth and Sports Jean C. Nisbett-Harris
From 2001 Third in cabinet. Reelected in 2006, but her party lost power.

2013- Junior Minister in the Ministry of Social Development charged with Women´s Affairs, Community Affairs etc. Hazel Brandy-Williams

Last update 25.02.15