[8] At the end of the nineteenth century there were 42,600 residents, the number slowly rising to a little over 50,000 by the mid-twentieth century. January 1, 2021, Friday: Three days of long weekend starts from Friday, 1st, January on the occasion of New Year's Day (Jan 1, Friday). The governor general is the queen’s representative in the country and certifies all legislation on her behalf. An investment in designated real estate with a minimum value of US$400,000, plus the payment of government fees and other fees and taxes. Thanks Guest stars! To the southeast, in The Narrows, lies the small isle of Booby Island. 273 – 28th December, 1994 : LEGAL NOTICE NO. Saint Kitts and Nevis is among other countries in the Caribbean that supplement their economic activity through economic citizenship programs, whereby foreigners can obtain citizenship from Saint Kitts and Nevis by investing there. As part of the war settlement in 1630, the Spanish permitted the re-establishment of the English and French colonies. [11] It is thought that the white clouds which usually wreathe the top of Nevis Peak reminded someone of the story of a miraculous snowfall in a hot climate. Its in our dancing, our cooking, and our stories. [1], As of 2018[update], there were 52,441 inhabitants; their average life expectancy is 76.9 years. Additional festivals on the island of Saint Kitts include Inner City Fest, in February in Molineaux; Green Valley Festival, usually around Whit Monday in village of Cayon; Easterama, around Easter in village of Sandy Point; Fest-Tab, in July or August in the village of Tabernacle; and La festival de Capisterre, around Independence Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis (19 September), in the Capisterre region. Located in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population. We look forward to welcoming you back! [1] Sugar was the primary export from the 1940s on, but rising production costs, low world market prices, and the government's efforts to reduce dependence on it have led to a growing diversification of the agricultural sector. In the 17th century, a common nickname for Christopher was Kit(t); hence, the island came to be informally referred to as Saint Kitt's Island, later further shortened to Saint Kitts.[1]. Acceptance of the Convention: Thursday, 10 July 1986 Mandates to the World Heritage Committee (1) 2017-2021. Historic stone churches, secluded palm-lined beaches, and luxury hotels offer a unique wedding setting. [1] It is not known who chose this name for the island, but it is a reference to the story of a 4th-century Catholic miracle: a summertime snowfall on the Esquiline Hill in Rome. To qualify for citizenship of St Kitts & Nevis, applicants who choose to invest in SGF will need to make a one-off non-refundable contribution of $150,000 plus due diligence fees. The capital is Basseterre … St. [14][8] The first settlers were the English in 1623, led by Thomas Warner, who established a settlement at Old Road Town on the west coast of St Kitts after achieving an agreement with the Carib chief Ouboutou Tegremante. The EmbassyPage for Saint Kitts and Nevis was last updated on 14 February 2021 [37] At 28 April 2016, the status of the agreement went to "In Force". Area: 101 sq mi (261 sq km). Her story was chronicled online at ESPN.com as a part of its E-Ticket feature entitled "So You Wanna Be An Olympian?" The Saint Kitts and Nevis eVisa, also referred to as an Electronic Entry Visa (EEV), is an electronic visa that allows the holder to travel to the Caribbean island country. Spring into summer with our very best offer of the year! 33, No. [9] It is also the most recent British territory in the Caribbean to become independent, gaining independence in 1983. [citation needed][59], According to Henley & Partners, the requirements are as follows:[60][61], According to Imperial & Legal, from 1 April 2018 St Kitts and Nevis government implemented a new investment option – Contribution to Sustainable Growth Fund (SGF). A contribution to the Sugar Industry Diversification Fund of at least US$250,000, inclusive of all government fees but exclusive of due diligence fees which are the same for the real estate option. It is the smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere. 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