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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saint Kitts and Nevis</span> Country in the West Indies

Saint Kitts and Nevis, officially the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is an island country and microstate consisting of the two islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis, both located in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles. With 261 square kilometres (101 sq mi) of territory, and roughly 50,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere, in both area and population, as well as the world's smallest sovereign federation. The country is a Commonwealth realm, with Charles III as King and head of state. It is the only sovereign federation in the Caribbean.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Politics of Saint Kitts and Nevis</span>

The politics of Saint Kitts and Nevis takes place in the framework of a federal parliamentary democracy. Saint Kitts and Nevis is an independent Commonwealth realm with Charles III as its head of state, viceregally represented by a Governor-General. He acts on the advice of the prime minister, who is the majority party leader in the National Assembly, and who, with a cabinet, conducts affairs of state.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Denzil Douglas</span> 2nd Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Denzil Llewellyn Douglas is a Saint Kittitian and Nevisian politician and the longest-serving prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in office from 1995 to 2015. Subsequently he has been Leader of the Opposition. He was the leader of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) from 1989 to 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timothy Harris</span> Former Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Timothy Sylvester Harris is a Saint Kittitian and Nevisian politician, who served as the third prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis from 2015 to 2022. He previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 10 August 2001 to 25 January 2008, as Minister of Finance from 2008 to 2010, and as Senior Minister and Minister for Agriculture from 2010 to 2013.

The Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), also known simply as Labour, is a centre-left political party in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is currently in government in the country after winning six of the eleven seats in the 2022 general election. It is the oldest active political party in the English-speaking Caribbean.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Monarchy of Saint Kitts and Nevis</span> Constitutional monarchy as a system of government in Saint Kitts and Nevis

The monarchy of Saint Kitts and Nevis is a system of government in which a hereditary monarch is the sovereign and head of state of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The current monarch of Saint Kitts and Nevis, since 8 September 2022, is King Charles III. As sovereign, he is the personal embodiment of the Crown of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Although the person of the sovereign is equally shared with 14 other independent countries within the Commonwealth of Nations, each country's monarchy is separate and legally distinct. As a result, the current monarch is officially titled King of Saint Christopher and Nevis and, in this capacity, he and other members of the royal family undertake public and private functions domestically and abroad as representatives of Saint Kitts and Nevis. However, the King is the only member of the royal family with any constitutional role.

Konris Maynard, or King Konris born 8 July 1983 on the island of St. Kitts, is most notable for having won the Saint Kitts and Nevis National Calypso Show four times in succession, a record only he holds. Maynard also won a fifth crown, to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the Independence of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election</span>

General elections were held in Saint Kitts and Nevis on 25 January 2010 for eleven of the fourteen or fifteen seats in the National Assembly. The other three or four members of the National Assembly will be appointed by the Governor-General after the elections.

Sam Terrence Condor is a Kittitian politician and former Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cuthbert Sebastian</span> British Colonial governor

Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian was the second governor-general of Saint Kitts and Nevis from 1996 to 2013. He was appointed Governor-General in 1995 and was sworn in on 1 January 1996. While in office, he was the world's oldest serving de facto head of state. His retirement was announced on 25 December 2012 and became effective on 1 January 2013.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2015 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election</span>

General elections were held in Saint Kitts and Nevis on 16 February 2015. The ruling Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Denzil Douglas, was defeated by Team Unity, an alliance of the Concerned Citizens' Movement, the People's Action Movement, and the People's Labour Party, led by Timothy Harris.

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Mexico–Saint Kitts and Nevis relations are the diplomatic relations between the United Mexican States and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean States, Organization of American States and the United Nations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election</span>

Snap general elections were held in Saint Kitts and Nevis on 5 August 2022, following the decision of incumbent prime minister Timothy Harris to dissolve the parliament on 11 May. Snap elections are constitutionally required within ninety days following the dissolution of parliament.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis</span>

The Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis is an elected representative in the National Assembly who is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Historically, the person appointed to the position of Deputy Prime Minister is usually the Deputy Leader of the political party that holds the majority of seats in the national assembly or the Leader of another party in the case of a coalition government. The instrument of appointment of the Deputy Prime Minister can be found in the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis. The Deputy Prime Minister appointment can be revoked by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Terrance Drew</span> Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis (2022–present)

Terrance Michael Drew is a medical doctor and politician who is the fourth and current prime minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, having been elected to the National Assembly in the 5 August 2022 general election.

The Drew ministry has governed Saint Kitts and Nevis since August 2022. It was formed by Prime Minister Terrance Drew after victory in the 2022 Saint Kitts and Nevis general election.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Geoffrey Hanley</span>

Geoffrey Hanley is a politician from Saint Kitts and Nevis.

The following lists events that happened during 2022 in the Caribbean.

References

  1. ↑ Dixon, Loshaun (2022-08-06). "Elections results: SKNLP forms government, CCM sweeps Nevis". The St Kitts Nevis Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  2. ↑ Dixon, Loshaun (2022-08-06). "Dr Terrance Drew Sworn in as fourth PM". The St Kitts Nevis Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  3. ↑ Prynn, Jonathan (2022-09-09). "Queen died 'with Charles and Anne by side as other royals dashed to Balmoral'". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  4. ↑ "THE RIGHT HONOURABLE DR. DENZIL DOUGLAS TO REPRESENT ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AT STATE FUNERAL OF HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II | SKNIS". 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
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