View Of Nevis From Overhead

NEVIS THE ISLAND The island of Nevis is part of the Federation of St. Christopher (St. Kitts)  and Nevis, which gained its independence as a twin-island nation within  the British Commonwealth on September 19, 1983. Among other attributes,  the politically stable climate, the high literacy rate of its population combined  with the natural beauty of the island makes Nevis a very attractive location for  holiday and investment.

PARISHES  IN NEVIS

1. St. Thomas - Lowland
2. St. Paul - Charlestown
3. St. John - Figtree
4. St. George - Gingerland
5. St. James - windward

CHARLESTOWN - THE CAPITAL

Charlestown was built in a protected area on the Leeward side of Nevis, situated between Fort Charles and the Fort Black Rocks. Most of the original buildings were destroyed over time by earthquakes, leading to the common practice of building a series of wooden upper floors over a stone ground floor.Ithas a population of 1500.It is the main centre for government,education,trade and business in Nevis.

The city was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, and is the site of the oldest synagogue in the Caribbean. During the 17th century many Sephardic Jews came to Nevis after being expelled from Brazil.