Charlestown, Nevis - The Non Governmental Organisation (NGOs) in Nevis, namely the Nevis Christian Council, Nevis Evangelical Association and the Nevis Branch of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, have been in meetings with the Electoral Commission and Supervisor of Elections, and have also benefited from their own legal adviser, and as a result believes that its participation has assisted all and sundry to respect the law , and remain calm and collective in exercising their franchise on polling day.

We, the named NGOs, are grateful to these bodies to have met with us with a view of addressing our concerns.  On Saturday 09th July, 2011, representatives of National NGOs of both St Kitts and Nevis met and had discussions with observers representing the Organisation of American States (OAS), and CARICOM.

The NGO Community wishes to advise the general public that a National NGOs Observer Team (from both St Kitts and Nevis) will participate as Elections Observers and Monitors in the Nevis Elections of July 11, 2011. 

Notwithstanding the contentions concerning voter registration, both political parties in Nevis will be contesting the elections.  Thus, we are appealing to all candidates and their supporters to conduct themselves in accordance with the law.