1967 Nevis Local Council election
15 December 1967
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An election was held in Nevis on 15 December 1967 to elect members of the newly established Nevis Local Council. The results saw the People's Action Movement win a majority on the council.
Background
This was the first election for the newly founded local government system in Nevis, which along with Anguilla, had been granted its own local council after the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla legislature had passed the Local Government Act in February 1967.[2][3] Prior to the election in December 1967, the council had been formed by nominated members since April of that year.[4]
Results
The election was a landslide victory for the People’s Action Movement, who won five of six available seats, with the remaining seat going to the United National Movement.[5] The council also had an additional three seats that were non-elected and appointed by the central government.[5]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| People's Action Movement | 5 | New | |
| United National Movement | 1 | New | |
| Appointed members | 3 | New | |
| Total | 9 | New | |
Notes
References
- ^ "Speech by Hon. Shawn K. Richards". Nevis Pages. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Nevis Island Council elections Dec. 15" (PDF). The Democrat. 2 December 1967. Retrieved 18 February 2026 – via axalibrary.ai.
- ^ Midgett, Douglas (1 January 2004). "Pepper and bones: the secessionist impulse in Nevis". New West Indian Guide / Nieuwe West-Indische Gids. Retrieved 18 February 2026 – via brill.com.
- ^ "Nevis And Anguilla (Local Elections)". UK Parliament. 2 May 1967. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Nevis Opposition Gains". Kansas City Times. 18 December 1967. Retrieved 18 February 2026 – via newspapers.com.