Nevis proclaimed independence from the British in 1983, and is part of the Federation of St. Christophers (St. Kitts) & Nevis. St. Kitts is just a few miles away.

The Sibonay people were Nevis’ first occupants. It was later settled by the Arawak and Carib Indians from South America.

The Spanish, Dutch, French & British all have battled over what became known as Queen of the Caribees to lord over an island whose sugar production outdelivered many colonies combined, including New York.

When tourists from those very same countries now visit Nevis, they are warmly embraced by the gentle islanders who genuinely welcome them.