1977 Nevis independence referendum|
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|
Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
4,193 |
99.67% |
| No |
14 |
0.33% |
| Valid votes |
4,207 |
99.69% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
13 |
0.31% |
| Total votes |
4,220 |
100.00% |
|
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An unofficial independence referendum was held in Nevis on 18 August 1977. It was organised by the Nevis Reformation Party and sought for the island of Nevis to separate from St Kitts prior to independence and remain within the British Empire as a separate Crown colony, similar to Anguilla, which had seceded from Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla in 1967.
Although 99.66% voting in favour, the result was declared invalid by the national government.
