Yearbook 2006
Saint Christopher and Nevis. According to
CountryAAH, the local parliament on the
island of Nevis gained a new majority in connection with
elections in July. Nevi's renewal party won three of the
five mandates, while the ruling Citizens' Movement had to
settle for two. Nevi's renewal party was considered to have
won the election on promises of better care and increased
social security as well as rapid economic development.
In September, Saint Christopher and Nevis joined the
Alliance-Free Movement, bringing together 118 nations,
primarily developing countries.
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