Kitts occupied a critical position in the european struggle for the islands of the west indies, which were rich in sugar plantations and were considered the gateway to the caribbean. Hubbard has long been active in the nevis historical and conversation society. Kitts and nevis, the west indies gordon clark merrill. History of saint kitts and nevis, 9786201226227, 6201226222. Kitts, also known as saint christopher island, is the largest island in the nation of st. St kitts also more formerly known as st christopher island, and nevis, separated by a two mile wide cha. Presentday saint kitts and nevis was the site of great britains first caribbean settlement in 1623. Their combined area is 104 square miles 269 square km. Enjoy exploring nearby nevis island and basseterre, st.
The book consists of 182 pages and also contains a number of pictures and illustrations of the island. Greenlands books and things, basseterre, saint kitts and nevis. Mar 23, 2020 saint kitts and nevis, officially federation of saint kitts and nevis, also called saint christopher and nevis, state composed of two islands of the lesser antilles in the eastern caribbean sea. Saint kitts and nevis were among the first islands in the caribbean to be colonized by europeans. Saint kitts and nevis compiled genealogies genealogy. Opec and allies led by russia agreed on sunday to cut oil output by a record amount representing around 10% of global supply to support oil prices amid the coronavirus pandemic, and sources said effective cuts could amount to as much as 20%. Kitts offers a mix of caribbean charm and european influence for a unique island vacation. This warm and welcoming twoisland nation combines some lovely beaches with impressive mountains, activities on land and water, and a rich history. Originally, columbus named the larger island for his patron saint, saint christopher, but in the early seventeenth century, british settlers shortened the name to saint kitts. In the foreword of this book, hubbard explains that the first europeans came in 1623, sugar cane came to st.
Columbus used the spanish word for snow, nieve, to name nevis, presumably because the clouds shrouding its mountain reminded him of a snowcapped peak. One by one people who should have left impeccable legacies are being written into the history books of the. Saint kitts and nevis, officially federation of saint kitts and nevis, also called saint christopher and nevis, state composed of two islands of the lesser antilles in the eastern caribbean sea. The countrys territory includes two islands, the largest of which is saint kitts. The island of guadeloupe is just a stones throw away to the south of us, and they have recorded in excess of 258 different birdsas at the end of 2006, a full 7 years ago. Saint kitts and nevis countries office of the historian. In the late 18th century charlestown was both a naval base and a. With a rich history shaped by the french, spanish, and british, st. Saint kitts and nevis is a dualisland nation situated between the atlantic ocean and caribbean sea. Kittitian and nevisian genealogy saintkittsnevisgenweb.
Nevis premier festival is a unique celebration of the most significant milestone in our history the emancipation of slaves in the 1830s. Kramer, is accredited to saint kitts and nevis flag description. Official yellow pages from lime for st kitts and nevis. Prior to his appointment to the eastern caribbean supreme court, rawlins had been a magistrate in saint kitts and nevis. History of st kitts and nevis st kitts and nevis were first settled by intrepid carib indians, who travelled to the islands from south america. After a decisive british victory over the french at brimstone hill in 1782, the islands came under permanent british control. Central america saint kitts and nevis the world factbook. Gaining independence from british rule in 1983, today st kitts and nevis is the smallest sovereign state in the americas, in both geographical size and population. 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. In 1998, a vote in nevis on a referendum to separate from saint kitts fell short of the twothirds majority needed. This online collection has links to online databases and indexes that may include birth records, marriage records, death records, biographies, cemeteries, censuses, histories. Phonebook, st kitts and nevis yellow pages, email address. Kitts and nevis timeline covering an arranged chronological timetable of key events within a particular historical period by. The information regarding saint kitts and nevis on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources.
Both islands fell under the influence of colonization and were heavily fought over by european nations seeking to gain supremacy in the sugarcane industry and to establish colonies in the name of their countries. In these lively paperback books, hubbard traces the history of the two islands. Please note that while the worldgenweb project is free and does not even require registration, some partnerslinks may require a sign up andor membership fees. The name was shortened to saint kitts by settlers under sir thomas warner, who, arriving from england in 1623, established the first successful english colony in the west indies. The federation of saint christopher and nevis also known as the federation of saint kitts and nevis, is a twoisland country in the west indies. Despite being only two miles apart and quite diminutive in size, saint kitts and nevis were widely recognized as being separate entities with distinct identities until they were forcibly united in the late 19th century. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Both islands were discovered by christopher columbus on his second voyage to the new world in 1493. Interesting facts about saint kitts and nevis just fun facts.
Sep, 2016 the national archives is the official archives of the government of the federation of st. Huggins out of crowded vagueness by brian dyde indigo by marina warner islands of enfantbeate are based on st. Connect with the people and cultural history visit st. The official name of the country is the federation of saint kitts and nevis. Kitts belies the extraordinary and often violent history of the island. Picturesque harbors and lively steel bands are the icing on the cake. This landing page is a guide to kittitian and nevisian ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Nov 29, 2019 the small museum of nevis history, which is on the south side of charlestown on a hill next to government house, explains more and also has exhibits about the islands history as well as a book. Saint kitts and nevis saint kitts and nevis history. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The headquarters of the eastern caribbean central bank is in st. I am only sorry that we did not also get the book mr.
Celebrated author caryl phillips, born in st kitts in march 1958, won the commonwealth writers prize in 2004 with his book, a distant shore. See more ideas about st kitts and nevis, st kitts and nevis west indies. The british dependency of anguilla was historically also a part of this union, which was then known collectively as saint christopher nevis anguilla. Kitts and nevis shares maritime borders with antigua and barbuda, sint maarten netherlands, venezuela, montserrat united kingdom, and saint barthelemy france. History of national library of saint kitts and nevis. History of national library of saint kitts and nevis the evolution of the st. Saint kitts was, and still is, referred to as saint christopher and this name was well established by the 17th century although who first applied the name is unclear. Experience paradise with an authentic caribbean vacation at st. White pages, st kitts and nevis phone books, email search. The two nations fought vigorously for the control of these two lands and they also clashed for it with the spanish, who too decided st. Antigua, montserrat, st kitts and nevis offer perfect sandy beaches, rugged volcanic peaks and historical fortresses. Saint kitts and nevis have one of the longest written histories in the caribbean, both islands being among spains and englands first colonies in the archipelago.
Kitts in 1643, the first caribbean island to receive it. History of saint kitts and nevis, 9786201226227, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from. Press release st kitts and nevis has seen the number of confirmed covid19 cases rose to eight over the past six days. Kitts public library can be said to have parallel the socioeconomic pattern of the country. You can see all sorts of creatures on saint kitts and nevis, both large and small.
The capital city is basseterre on the larger island of saint kitts. In the elections in march 2000 the sknlp won all eight st kitts seats, while in nevis the ccm retained two and the nrp one. Footprints handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these beautiful islands. Cambridge by caryl phillips quitting america by randall robinson miriam gone home. This edition has been updated to include new attractions and activities on both islands, and now has a comprehensive dining guide to each of the islands restaurants. Kitts and nevis were the type of islands that tourists delighted in discovering.
After a decisive british victory over the french at brimstone hill in 1782, the. This book is a definite no even if the content is great. On nevis, discontent with the federation grew through the latter 1980s, with increasing calls for separation, and strikes among sugar and other agricultural workers. These settlers named the islands liamuiga fertile island and oualie land of beautiful waters and lived here happily until the europeans arrived. The development of political independence was the final link in a process of increasing autonomy for the afrocaribbean population of saint kitts nevis that began in the early nineteenth century. Nevis west indies, latest books, my heritage, shades of black, beautiful. This book was great for giving me an understanding of the life and history of st. What languages are spoken in saint kitts and nevis.
The alexander hamilton house and the nevis history museum are right next to each other. Pay a visit to alexander hamilton house for a slice of history regarding the islands most famous native son, alexander hamilton. St kitts and nevis history, language and culture history of st kitts and nevis. In basseterre, the capital of saint kitts and nevis, is the cocathedral of the immaculate conception of the virgin mary, built in 1856, and rebuilt in the years 1927 1928. Discover the best saint kitts country history in best sellers. A unique history of nevis columbus, the new jerusalem, sugar cane, pirates, captain kidd, red legs greaves, knights of st. Out of the crowded vagueness a history of the islands of st kitts, nevis and. Kitts and nevis are separated by only two miles of water. History, language and culture in st kitts and nevis.
Saint kitts and nevis church records genealogy familysearch. Around the world in 80 books books set in the caribbean. Kitts in 1627, and an anglofrench rivalry lasted for more than 100 years. From flickering reef fish to massive whales, these islands have it all. We were lucky to go while parliament was being held and meet the local officials. I have recently published this historical novel which i wrote in 1967 and 1968. Seemingly untouched by modern times, they seemed like the old caribbean small, intimate hotels, pristine beaches, uncluttered roads, with acres of cane fields and rainforests dominating the landscape. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of saint kitts and nevis 2020 information contained here. St kitts and nevis is about onethird of the way from puerto rico to trinidad and tobago.
Kitts public library had its origin in the private subscription clubs which began in 1818. Charlestown, chief town and port on nevis, an eastern caribbean island in saint kitts and nevis, on a bay on the western coast. Kitts and nevis hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Kitts and nevis all inclusive resorts all inclusive.
These are genealogy links to saint kitts and nevis online databases to assist in researching your family history. The islands of saint kitts and nevis are two of the caribbeans oldest colonised territories. I enjoyed this book as much as hubbards history of nevis. St kitts and nevis covid19 cases quadruple in six days. Nevis continues in its efforts to try and separate from saint kitts. John, knights templar, knights santiago, knights of. Search businesses in the st kitts and nevis phone book by keyword, name of company, service and location. Following centuries of british and french colonial rule, saint kitts and nevis, together with anguilla, became a selfgoverning state in association with great britain in 1967. The islands beaches famed for their sugary sand are some of the most pristine in the world. Kitts and nevis is in may and june, when hotels lower their rates to lure in travelers and the winter crowds thin out. Wildly colored anemones adorn rocky outcroppings, and eels poke their heads out of cracks in the reef. Salmon, modern history or the present state of all nations, 1746, gb. Kitts and nevis travel guide expert picks for your. Also, search for people by email address with a st kitts and nevis.
Kitts nevis and anguilla genealogy group for further indepth genealogical research guidance please continue to our worldgenweb country partner or country link. Christopher columbus visited saint kitts on his second voyage in 1493 and found it inhabited by carib people. 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. Saint kitts and nevis online genealogy records genealogy.
Kitts and nevis shares a similar history with many of the islands in the rest of the caribbean. It is a 12day focus on all aspects of nevisian arts and culture featuring. Sep 25, 2017 saint kitts and nevis has an estimated population of 54,961, and it lies in the caribbean. Saint kitts was home to the first british and french colonies in the caribbean, and thus has also been titled the mother colony of the west indies. However, this does not leave it lacking in terms of history and culture. Website set up as onestop shop for covid19related news and information. The bitter taste of red koolaid the st kitts nevis observer. Vincent k hubbard moved to the federation of st kitts and nevis in 1985 where he started an offshore financial services. Rawlins is native of saint kitts and nevis, having been born on nevis. From 1989 to 1995, he was the solicitorgeneral of saint kitts and nevis. He named it saint christopher for his patron saint. History and ethnic relations emergence of the nation. This bookshop will fill the void that now exists in finding easy access to quality reading material. Museum of nevis history charlestown 2020 all you need.
Around the world in 80 books share book recommendations. A narrative of the life of james sutton and family in nevis and st. Were home to the best beaches in the world, authentic caribbean food, and beautiful 5 star hotels and resorts. I am pleased to announce that the book entitled the dawn of statehood in st. Saint kitts and nevis have one of the longest written histories in the caribbean, both islands. It became the chief town after jamestown, neviss first settlement, was inundated by a tidal wave in 1680. Saint kitts and nevis achieved independence in 1983. Search for a person or business in the st kitts and nevis phone book name and location. Saint kitts and nevis have the smallest land area and population of any nation in the americas. I might consider moving there, open scuba diving place and start writing books about st. The island known today as st kitts was called liamuiga fertile island by the caribs, but columbus named it st christopher after his patron saint, later shortened to st kitts.
St kitts and nevis were first settled by intrepid carib indians, who travelled to the islands from south america. The capital is basseterre on the island of saint kitts. The bitter taste of red koolaid editorial many of our citizens are beginning to realize that the sugarlaced red koolaid they had been gorging on over the past few years, was in fact laced with poison. Famous people of saint kitts and nevis countrylicious. Kitts and is an attempt to satisfy a growing demand for historical information of a local nature. Our upscale hotel is on its own private beach, with robert l. The smaller island of nevis lies about 2 miles 3 km southeast of saint kitts across a shallow channel called the narrows. Today catholics of saint kitts and nevis belong to the diocese of saint johns basseterre, which has its headquarters in the city of saint johns on the island of antigua. Top st kitts and nevis searches include, cars, banks, florists, hotels and motels, insurance, real estate and more. She digs up the best places and meets the friendliest people along the way.
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