Nevis independence referendum, 1977

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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 resulted in 99.66% voting in favour.^[1] However, the result was declared invalid by the national government.

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.

Results

Choice	Votes	%
For	4,193	99.66
Against	14	0.34
Invalid/blank votes	13	–
Total	4,220	100
Registered voters/turnout	6,785	57.99
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 Nevis (St Kitts and Nevis), 18 August 1977: Separation from St Kitts Direct Democracy (German)

Elections and referendums in St Kitts and Nevis

General elections	1937 1940 1943 1946 1952 1957 1961 1966 1971 1975 1980 1984 1989 1993 1995 2000 2004 2010 2015

West Indies elections	1958

Referendums	1977* 1998*

* Nevis only

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