Nevis Island Tourism News and Notes

Nevis Island West Indies - Four Seasons Resort Pier

Nevis Peak As Seen From The Caribbean Sea

Nevis Island is the smaller of the two islands that make up the small Caribbean island nation of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis. A former British colony, the islands became independent in 1983. They are separated by a 2-mile wide channel known as “The Narrows”.

Nevis is not overly developed, it is still a very quiet and relaxing island, and a lot safer than many Caribbean islands. The local people who live on the island of Nevis are kind and welcoming, but Nevisians who don’t work with tourists on a regular basis tend to be shy at first. Nevis has one of the highest literacy rates in the world; education and religion are very important aspects of the islanders’ lives.

The island of Nevis is divided into five parishes:

  • Saint George, Gingerland
  • Saint James, Windward
  • Saint John, Figtree
  • Saint Paul, Charlestown
  • Saint Thomas, Lowland

The Caribbean island of Nevis is almost round in outline, with a large dormant volcano (known as Nevis Peak) in the middle. The island divides naturally into three regions: the peak itself, which is so steep that it was never farmed, the coastal plain which rises up towards the central mountain, and hills of various sizes around the island which are the remnants of far more ancient volcanic activity.

Charlestown, the capital of Nevis, is a small, picturesque town, with a Main Street lined with Georgian stone buildings which are examples of the architectural style of the colonial era, sporting breezy balconies and wooden upper floors over a ground floor built of stone.

Byron Messia St Kitts and Nevis artist - Billboard Hot 100

Byron Messia Becomes First St Kitts – Nevis Artist to Chart on Billboard Hot 100

Byron Messia - Talibans II - Billboard Top 100 Byron Messia has made history as the first artist from Saint Kitts and Nevis to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His hit single, "Talibans ...
Deputy Premier Eric Evelyn, Nevis Minister of Culture

Deputy Premier Eric Evelyn Congratulates Winners of Culturama 49 Competitions

Deputy Premier Eric Evelyn, Nevis Minister of Culture Deputy Premier Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Culture in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), has extended warm congratulations to the winners of the recently held Culturama 49 ...
Sea Turtle Conservation At Four Seasons Resort Nevis

Help Save Sea Turtles During Your Caribbean Vacation at Four Seasons Resort Nevis

Sea Turtle Off The Coast Of Nevis Imagine taking a luxurious vacation in the Caribbean where you not only enjoy beautiful beaches, lush tropical scenery, and top-tier accommodations, but also help save endangered sea turtles ...
St Kitts - Nevis 40th Anniversary Independence Celebration Schedule

St Kitts and Nevis – Schedule for 40th Independence Day

Schedule for 40th Independence Day Revealed The Twin-Island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary of independence from the British Empire on September 19, 2023. This year's celebrations will ...
Caribbean Airlines The regional airline is upping its service to St. Kitts and Nevis

Caribbean Airlines To Start New Flights To St. Kitts – Nevis

Caribbean Airlines Flight Departing For St. Kitts Caribbean Airlines is set to launch a new service to St. Kitts and Nevis later this month, connecting the islands with Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua, and Barbados. Minister ...

Four Seasons Resort, the historic Hermitage, the charming Golden Rock Inn, and the iconic Nisbet Plantation. With so many outstanding places to stay, your island getaway promises comfort and relaxation.

Nevis also offers a delightful array of dining options, ranging from international flavors to authentic West Indian cuisine. Whether you’re sampling dishes at a quaint eatery or indulging in the Indian restaurant at Nelson’s Springs, the culinary choices are truly endless.

Music and the island lifestyle go hand-in-hand, and Nevis is no exception. Since the days of slavery, folk dances and music have been deeply woven into the culture, playing a vital role in celebrations, especially during Christmas, when field workers enjoyed leisure time to revel in these traditions.

Nevis has also made remarkable contributions to Caribbean and global history. Two notable figures, Alexander Hamilton and Lord Horatio Nelson, left their mark on the world. Hamilton, born on the island on January 11, 1757, was a founding father of the United States and its first Secretary of the Treasury. Nelson, Britain’s legendary admiral, used Nevis as a strategic base in the 1780s and married Frances Nisbet, a Nevisian, in 1787.

The island remained part of the British colonial holdings until 1967, when it achieved Associated Statehood with St. Kitts. On September 19, 1983, Nevis became part of the sovereign democratic nation of St. Christopher and Nevis. Its unique constitutional framework includes representation in the Federal Parliament, while also maintaining its own parliament and administration, led by a Premier.

Nevis truly blends history, culture, and natural beauty into an unforgettable experience!