1977 Nevis independence referendum
18 August 1977 (1977-08-18)
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 4,193 99.67%
No 14 0.33%
Valid votes 4,207 99.69%
Invalid or blank votes 13 0.31%
Total votes 4,220 100.00%
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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

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