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2014 THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING Ministry of Finance, Nevis Island Administration Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 (2009 – 2013) Copyright© The Department of Statistics and Economic Planning Corner of Main Street and Government Road Charlestown, Nevis Email: statsnevis@niagov.com Telephone: 1 (869) 469 5521 Ext 2168/2169 Fax: 1 (869) 469 0336 _____________ Disclaimer: While all care has been taken to produce accurate forecasts based on available data, the Department of Statistics and Economic Planning does not accept any liability for any omission from such forecasts nor any loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on the information contained within this publication.
I Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The most important thing about statistics is that it allow us to quantify things.

Therefore our scientific age demands that we provide definitions, measurements and statistics in order to be taken seriously; even though most of the important things in life cannot be precisely defined or measured.
To prepare meaningful, timely, accurate and reliable data, for purpose of decision making and macro-economic policy formulation; in an effort to stimulate economic development efforts by attracting new industry and investment to Nevis.

Mission: 0 Vision:  That the statistics we publish are of the highest quality possible,  That the general public will be confident that the information that they provide us with are secure,  That the importance of the department will be recognized.
II Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table of Contents Page FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK ………………………………………………………………… v FOREWORD ……………………………………….………………………………………….. vi EXPLANATORY NOTES ……………………………………………………………………….

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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT NEVIS ……………………….. 9 - 21 Notable Local Events Historical Events Structure of Government Section II …… POPULATION AND VITAL STATISTICS …………………….……… 22 - 29 Population Growth Birth, Death & Infant Mortality Marriages and Divorces Section III ….
INFRASTURCTURE ……………………………………………….…… 30 - 35 Housing Building Permits Issued Titles Issued and Deeds Registered Electricity Consumers and Electricity Production Water Consumption Section IV ….
TRANSPORTATION …………………………………………………… 36 - 45 Registration and Licensing of Vehicles Drivers Written Test Taken Drivers Road Test Traffic Accidents Recorded AIR TRANSPORTATION Aircraft Movements Cargo Movements Passengers Movements SEA TRANSPORTATION Inter-Island Ferry Passengers Movements Cargo Movements via Sea Ports Section V ….

TOURISM ……………………………………………………………….. 46 - 52 Accommodation Stay Over Visitors Length of Stay Yacht and Cruise Calls/Passengers Arrivals Section VI ….
HEALTH AND SOCIAL ……………………………………………….. 53 - 60 Health Intentional and Unintentional Injuries III Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Registered Diabetics at Health Centers Registered Hypertensive Patients at Health Centers Dental Unit Trend of Services Rendered SOCIAL SERVICES Family Services Gender Affairs Section VII … FINANCE ………………………………………………………………… 61 - 74 NIA Revenue and Expenditure Inland Revenue Departments Customs Department THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY REGISTRY SKB/NEV GDP by Economic Activity in Current & Constant Prices Section VIII ... EDUCATION …………………………………………………………….
75 - 79 Number of Public & Private Schools Number of Students and Teachers (public & private) General Information on Pre-Schools and Nurseries Number of CXC Subjects Passes for Secondary Schools Students CAPE Grade Distribution at the Charlestown Secondary Sixth Form College Enrollment at the Charlestown Secondary Sixth Form College Section IX ….
EMPLOYMENT ………………………………………………………… 80 - 84 Employees by Selected Industries and Services Work Permit Application by Sector Work Permit Application by Nationality, 2013 Section X ….

AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION AND TRADE ……………………… 85 - 96 Egg Production Throughput at the Marketing Division Production Analysis of Targeted Crops Animals Slaughtered DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES Export of Sea Foods Estimated Landings of Species of Fishes TRADE Revenue collect on Imports RAINFALL Section XI ….
CRIME AND PROTECTION ………………………………………… 97 - 102 Crimes Reported Fire and Rescue Service IV Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 From the Director’s Desk I am pleased to release the “Nevis Statistical Digest 2014” for the period 2009 – 2013, on behalf of the Department of Statistics and Economic Planning of the Ministry of Finance.

Education or Information is the next important tool.

Simply put, the more you know about something, the less intimidating or difficult it is to deal with.
Of course, you may not have any interest whatsoever in statistics, but any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude towards it, for that determines our successes or failures.
The Department is charged with the collection and publication of statistics related to the economy, population and society of Nevis, and of such, it produces and publishes statistical information, that can be used for social and economic policy-making, as well as painting a portrait of the island as its population evolves from time to time.
It is our belief that the future of reporting statistical data relies on the ability of its users to use the opportunities provided to make informed decisions in a timely manner.

Therefore, our determination to retain and surpass our past performance demands that continuous staff training is imperative, and encourage greater teamwork to enhance productivity and accessibility.
On behalf of the Department of Statistics and Economic Planning, special thanks is extended to our private and public partners who collected, collated, disseminated, analyzed and forwarded the data used to assist in this year’s publication.

We look forward to the continued harmonization between our department and the other departments of government and the private sector in the economy.
Dorriel Tross-Phillip Director of Statistics V Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Foreword: Under the mantra “Statistics Touches Our Lives”, the newly designed publication, is a compilation of statistical data reflecting the socio-economic and demographic trends, particularly for various sectors of the economy of Nevis over a five year period – 2009 to 2013.

This publication presents data in 12 main areas along with tables and graphs showing all categories in each area.
The areas include, Population and Vital Statistics; Infrastructure; Transportation; Health & Social; Finance; Tourism; Education; Employment; Trade; Agriculture and Crime & Safety.

As the Department faces many challenges in this technological driven society, its stakeholders are growing and diversifying.
To this end, the publication is released in a continual effort to promote awareness and the means where by the use of a broader range of statistics could offer information for the developmental of new indicators and informed decision making.

Although concerns have increased over the political instability of the island and the fallout of the global recession, the data which was collectively generated, will show trends of slight improvement within the economy.
By the end of 2013, the current revenue stood at over EC $121 million, an increase of some 34% when compared to the current revenue at the end of 2009.

Besides the continual growth in registration of new companies, the Financial Services sector also impacted the economy with a 7.82% increase over the period under review.

It is important to note that the Inland Revenue Department continues to be vigorous in the collection of taxes due and payable.
At the end of 2013 Value Added Tax collected increased by some 5.85% or $856,756.31 when compared to the end of 2012.

The Ministry Except where other copyright is indicated, articles in this publication may be freely reproduced with acknowledgement from the Source.

The Department welcomes your questions and or comments which can be sent to: The Director: Department of Statistics and Economic Planning Corner of Main Street and Government Road Charlestown, Nevis VI Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 I.
The Digest: Explanatory Notes The digest comprises of 11 sections, which can be considered as statistical indicators of the economy.

These indicators are population, infrastructure, health, education, tourism, agriculture, finance and law and order and safety.

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Reporting Period: Most of these tables cover the period 2009 – 2013.

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Data Source: The data used in this publication was obtained mainly from administrative records of public and private sector agencies.

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Rounding: In some instances, data is rounded up/down to one or two decimal places.

V. Symbols and Abbreviations % mm - in km - - - - - Percentage Millimeter Nil or Negligible Inches Kilometer / - (between two consecutive years) indicates a Financial Year or School Year Con.

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- Break TEU - Twenty Equivalent Units (containers are 20ft or 40ft) GDP - Gross Domestic Product GNI - Gross National Income FOB - Freight on Board VII Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 NBCO - LLC - Nevis Business Ordinance Limited Liability Company Lbs - Pounds Kg - Mw\h Kilograms Milliwatt per hour VIII Section I eneral nformation  General Information about Nevis  Notable Local Events  Historical Events  Structure of Government Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 General Information about Nevis Nevis, a 36 square miles jewel lies near the top of the Lesser Antilles archipelago.
Given the alias, ‘Queen of the Caribees’ in 1671, the island is accepted for it small, sombrero shape like statue.

Its charm and tranquility will take you back in time when things were simpler, life more peaceful and stress was just a word.

This gem intertwines as part of the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis and has natural vegetation that is unparalleled.

Area: Nevis is 36 square miles (93 square kilometers).

The island is 7 miles (11.2 km) long by 6 miles (9.6 km) wide.
Location: It is located about 200 miles south of Puerto Rico or approximately 17º North Latitude, and just west of Anguilla, approximately 62º West Longitude.

Geographical Division (Parishes) The island of Nevis is geographically divided into five parishes: St. Paul’s, St. Thomas’, St. James, St. Georges, and St. Johns.

Highest Point: Nevis is conical in shape with a volcanic peak known as Nevis Peak.
It is the highest point on the island at a height of 3,232 ft. Capital: The island’s capital is Charlestown.

Airport: Nevis’ airport is named Vance W Amory International Airport (formerly Newcastle Airport).

It is situated in the St. James Parish and takes approximately 10 - 15 minutes to arrive in to Charlestown.

Religion: One of the most important elements of the people of Nevis, is their religious beliefs which is traditionally Christianity.
As a people who is linked to their past, the predominance of Christian 10 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 belief has been diversely affected with the increase of several denominations into the society.

Traditionally, there are Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and Wesleyan Holiness.

Later, Church of God, Brethren, Evangelical, Pentecostal, Seventh Day Adventist and Jehovah’s Witness.
From about the mid 1990’s, with the influx of immigrants from other Caribbean countries, their nationals practice on a small scale their religious beliefs in Hindu, Bahai and Muslim.

Banks: The banking institutions on the island are: the Nevis Cooperative Credit Union, RBTT Bank, the Bank of Nova Scotia, the Bank of Nevis, First Caribbean International Bank, The Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis and The St. Kitts Nevis & Anguilla National Bank.
There are two local banks, Bank of Nevis which has an international banking section and the St. Kitts Nevis & Anguilla National Bank.

Currency: The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar.

Foreign currency is convertible at commercial banks at the prevailing rate of exchange.

Air Services: The main aircraft carriers are: Seabourne, Winair and Cape Air Airlines.

FEDEX and DHL cargo airlines provide daily services.
Sea Services: The main sea transports are: motor vessels Caribe Queen, Caribe Breeze, Caribe Surf, Mark Twain, Sea Bridge, Sea Hustler and Lady Mignone.

Hospital: The only hospital on the island is the Alexandra Hospital and is located on Government Road, Charlestown.

Police & Fire Services: There are four (4) Police Stations and two (2) Fire Stations on the island.
Of the two fire stations, the main one is adjacent to the Charlestown Police Station and the other one is located at the 11 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Vance Amory International Airport in Newcastle.

The other police stations are Cotton Ground, New Castle and Gingerland.
Notable Local Events: Tourism Week: Mid February Nevis St. Kitts Swim: 1st Sunday in March (Participants swim across 2.5 miles of sea water known as the Narrows between Nevis and St. Kitts) Horse Racing: Most Public Holidays (The race track has no stopping gates and the track is not manicure, but there is no other race course in the world which has a backdrop of blue sea and a dormant volcano) Drag Racing: Most Public Holidays (Drag racers from across the Leeward Islands participate in most of the meets.
The drag race strip is located in the St. James’ Parish.)

Inter-Primary Athletics Championship Early April (Students of primary age compete on a yearly basis for track supremacy) St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Regatta May – June Culturama July – August (Nevis’ Premier Cultural Festival.

It is celebrated annually over the last weekend of July – August.)
12 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Nevis Marathon & Running Festival September (Held on a testing course that has an imaginative combination of challenging hills and flat terrains, providing an opportunity for speed.)

Oualie Beach Fishing Tournament: October (Approximately 30 boats with fishermen from across the Leeward Islands compete on an annual basis for the largest catch) Nevis International Triathlon: November (Flagship Sporting Event which attracts persons from across the globe.
Historical Events:  1493: Sighted and named by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage.

 1834: Emancipation.

(Abolition Act 1833 end slavery in the British Empire on 1st August.

 1861: First Nevis postage stamp issued.

 1899: The hospital was destroyed in a hurricane.

It was located on Old Hospital Road.

 1906: The Queen’s House, once residence of the Governor was transformed into the hospital and named Alexandra Hospital after Queen Alexandra.
 1921: The First Secondary School, (Charlestown Secondary) was opened.

 1956: The Federal Colony of the Leeward Islands was dissolved and St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla became a separate colony.

o Newcastle Airport opened.

 1958: The colony of St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla entered the West Indies Federation as a single unit.

 1959: M.V.

Christena began its ferry service between Nevis and St. Kitts.

It was 160 ft. in length and owned and operated by the Government.
 1961: Nevisians, led by Eugene Walwyn, sought secession from St. Kitts.

 1967: St. Kitts and Nevis attained Associated Statehood with Britain.

The new Constitution changed the status of St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla from Colony to Associated Statehood; however, the rebellion of Anguilla kept her from being part of the new State.

13 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 o The new Constitution provided for the Nevis Local Council.

 1970: M. V. Christena sank off Nag’s Head, St. Kitts while on its journey to Nevis.
Approximately 240 passengers most of whom were Nevisians, perished.

o A group of Nevisians formed the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) with Simeon Daniel, a Lawyer by profession as the first President.

o The Nevis Island Administration Building was constructed.

 1974: The Nevis Dramatic and Cultural Society founded CULTURAMA, a festival dedicated to preserving the culture-music, dance, crafts and cuisine of Nevis.
 1979: Introduction to Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) proficiency examinations for secondary students.

 1980: The MV Caribe Queen went into service replacing the MV Liamuiga which was wrecked in St. Kitts by tropical storm David in August 1979. o February 19: Following the General Elections, the Nevis Reformation Party formed a coalition with the People’s Action Movement.

Simeon Daniel was given the portfolio as Minister of Finance.
 1983: St. Kitts and Nevis attained political independence from Great Britain on September 19. o Princess Margaret unveiled the dedication plaque as part of the Independence Celebration.

o Alexander Hamilton House was renovated to house the Nevis Island Assembly.

o Mr. Simeon Daniel became the first Premier in Nevis.

o Mr. Spencer Byron was named the first President of the Nevis Island Assembly following the attainment of Independence.
o The Nevis Island Administration built the Sixth Form College next to Charlestown Secondary (CSS).

o Mr. Herman Liburd became Speaker of the National Assembly.

o Mr. Weston Parris was appointed the first Deputy Governor General for Nevis.

 1984: The Education Department changed the primary schools in Charlestown from segregated boys and girls schools to a co-educational platform.

 1985: Queen Elizabeth II unveiled a plaque at the Power Station in Prospect.
o SKANTEL replaced Cable and Wireless as the telecommunication provider.

 1987: First post-independence (Local Island Assembly) elections held in December.

 1988: The Nevis Water Department laid new lines in Nevis, the service was metered and from this time consumers began paying for water.

o The Voice of Nevis (Radio VON) went on the air, becoming the first privately owned radio station in the Federation.
 1989: In the Federal Elections voters returned the PAM/NRP coalition to office for a third straight term.

14 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014  1990: First vote in Parliament for the Secession bid for Nevis.

Needed 4/5 but other members of the NRP did not support Simeon Daniel.

 1991: The first 5-Star Hotel – Four Seasons Resort was opened with John Stauss as General Manager and Isadore Sharpe as President of the Four Season brand.

 1992: Local elections held on June 1.


First change of Government in the Local Assembly.

The Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) led by Vance Amory won 3 of the 5 seats, replacing the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) led Nevis Island Administration.

Hon.

Simeon Daniel was leader of the party.

o June 5: Weston Parris, the Deputy Governor General died in office.

 1994: His Royal Highest, the Duke of Edinburgh visited the island.
o The first local born to be ordained Priest of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Ernest Flemming.

 1995: SKANTEL provided the first internet service on Nevis to Hanver Trust Company.

o Hurricane Luis and Marilyn came back to back and caused severe damages.

o His Honour, Eustace John was sworn in as the 2nd Deputy Governor General of Nevis.

 1996: The Nevis Island Administration dedicated Phase One of the Waterfront renovation project on September 19th.
 1997: In June the Nevis Island Assembly led by the Concerned Citizens Movement held the first reading of the Secession Ordinance, which called for a vote for separation from St. Kitts.

o Following the local election, CCM returned to office and saw the first woman – Honourable Jean Nisbett-Harris elected to office.

o September - Paul Lawrence opened Lyn Jeffers private secondary school.
o Following the death of Mr. Spencer Byron, first President of the Nevis Island Assembly, the Honourable Marjorie Morton was appointed as President.

 1998: The Nevis Island Government finished the first phase of the airport expansion.

o Hurricane George caused several damages.

o There was a Referendum on Secession for Nevis that resulted in the "yes" vote failed by a narrow margin of 4%.
(62% as opposed to 66%) o The Nevis Island Administration dedicated the deep-water port at Long Point on September 20th.

o The first female Magistrate for District “C”, Her Worship, Yasmin Clarke was appointed.

 1999: Hurricane Lenny came from the west side and cause severe damages.

 2000: Honourable Patrice D H Nisbett replaces Joseph Parry as the elected representative in Constituency #11.
15 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014  2001: The Nevis Island Administration undertook the first phase of the road improvement project (Newcastle to Cotton Ground).

o The Nevis Island Administration opened the Charlestown Waterfront Phase Two Project and unveiled the Christiana Disaster Monument.

 2002: The Nevis Island Administration undertook the second phase of the road improvement project (Cotton Ground to Market Shop).
o On September 19th the Newcastle Airport was renamed Vance W. Amory International Airport.

 2003: The Nevis Island Administration renovated and upgraded the Alexandra Hospital.

 2004: The newly built Combermere Primary School was officially opened and renamed the Violet O Jeffers-Nicholls Primary School on September 2nd.

o Charlestown Post Office was officially reopened after months of renovation.

 2005: The Prospect Primary School was renamed the Ivor Walters Primary School on 22nd September.
o In October, saw the appointment of the First Resident Judge for Nevis, Her Ladyship, Justice Ianthea Leigertwood-Octave.

 2006: Opening of the Flamboyant Nursing Home.

o The Nevis Reformation Party was elected to government after 14 years in opposition.

 2007: The Hon.

Malcolm Guishard, Leader of the Opposition in the Federal Parliament died.

o Honourable Mark Brantley was elected in a bi-election replacing Malcolm Guishard.
He became Leader of Her Majesty Loyal Opposition in the National Assembly.

o Charlestown Secondary School new wing was commissioned.

o Official launch of the Sea Bridge ferry services at Cades Bay.

o Official launch of the Golden Grove Housing Community in Brown Hill.

 2008 Drilling for Geothermal energy commenced on Nevis o St. John’s Primary School was commissioned o Official opening of Drag Race Strip in St. James Parish o Hurricane Omar caused severe damages and the closure of Four Season Hotel.
 2009: St. Thomas Preschool in Jessups Village, was renamed the Inez France Preschool.

o Nevis Netball Complex renamed after local netball pioneers Cicely Grell-Hull and Dora Stevens.

o Official launch of the Harbour View Housing Development, in Ramsbury Site.

o Preschoolers celebrate 25 years of Early Childhood Programme.

 2010: Hon.

Patrice Nisbett appointed as Attorney General in the Federal Government.

o St. John’s Primary School was renamed the Elizabeth Pemberton Primary School.
16 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 o Grove Park was renamed Elquemedo T. Willett Park.

o Maddens Wind Farm in St. James Parish officially opened.

o Implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

 2011: Housing Project in Cherry Garden officially opened on 14th January.

o Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) was elected for a second term on 11th July.

o Placement of a Memorial Monument was unveiled at Bath Cemetery in remembrance of M V Christina Disaster on 5th August.
o On November 22nd Cape Air Airline offers service to Nevis.

o Runarko Shakur Morton, former Leeward Islands Cricketer died as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Trinidad on March 4th.

 2012: The Nevis Performance Arts Center (NEPAC) officially opened on April 28th.

o Honourable Simeon Daniel, Nevis’ First Premier died on May 27th.

o A landmark Election Petition Case was held at the Charlestown High Court, January 16 – 24th.
o The first elected seat, Nevis 2, to be legally declared “Null and Void”.

o Official opening of the Brown Hill Pharmacy in the Brown Hill Health Center.

o The Court of Appeal up held its decision regarding the petition case.

o In November, the NRP Administration dissolved parliament without setting an election date.

 2013: January 22, Nevis Local Election.

Concerned Citizens Movement won 3 of 5 seats.

o Tradewind Aviation started operation from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Nevis on November 2nd.
o November 27th, Belle Vue International School was renamed Nevis Academy under new management.

17 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Structure of the Nevis Island Government: Modeled off the West-Minister System with a Constitution as the Supreme Law, the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis has a democratically elected government with a unicameral structure of parliament.

The uniqueness of the 1983 Constitution Order of St. Christopher and Nevis, gives credence for autonomy for the island of Nevis.
With 5 single-member constituencies and a majority rule voting system for a period of five years term of assembly, the constitution allows for a composition of the Nevis Island Assembly.

Of such, there are eight members who comprise of individuals who are elected and or nominated.

As a constitutional monarchy within the Commonwealth of Nations, the Federation recognizes Queen Elizabeth 11 (British Monarch) or her successor as the titular head of government.
The Monarch is represented on the island of Nevis by a Deputy Governor General appointed by the Governor General (titular head) of the Federation who is constitutionally responsible for the government of both islands.

Since the realization of Independence in 1983, the island of Nevis is governed by an administrative division known as the Nevis Island Administration.
Premier Deputy Premier Senior Minister Junior Minister Junior Minister Organization chart displaying the composition of the Nevis Island Administration 18 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Chart displaying the composition of the Nevis Island Assembly as at December 31, 2013 Legal Advisor President Proposition (CCM) Opposition (NRP) Elected Member Elected Member Nominated Member Premier (Elected) Deputy Premier (Elected) Senior Minister (Elected) Junior Minister (Nominated) Junior Minister (Nominated) The Nevis Island Assembly has the authority to pass and or amend certain ordinances.
When in session, the assembly is controlled by the President, who is presently, His Hon Mr. Farrell Smithen.

He once held the position of Clerk of the Assembly from 1997 to 2003.

The Deputy Governor General is responsible for delivering the throne speech at the first sitting of the assembly following an election process.

Presently, His Honour, Mr. Eustace John holds the position of Deputy Governor General, since his appointment in January 1995.
The tables below show the five constituencies that are represented by five elected members at the end of 2013.
19 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Name of Minister Area Representing Portfolios Vance W. Amory Elected representative for St. George Constituency, (Nevis 5) Premier Minister of Finance, Statistics & Economic Planning, Education & Library Services, Trade, Industry & Consumer Affairs, Labour and Human Resources Mark A G Brantley Elected representative Deputy Premier for St. John Constituency, (Nevis 2) Alexis Jeffers Elected representative for St. James Constituency, (Nevis 4) U Troy Liburd Nominated member of Government Hazel Brandy- Williams Nominated member of Government Minister of Tourism, Health, Social Development, Youth & Sports, Culture, Gender Affairs, Community Development, Telecommunications & Information and Basic Needs Trust Fund.
Senior Minister of Communications, Works, Public Utilities, Post, Physical Planning, Natural Resources & Environment, Agriculture, Land, Housing, Cooperatives and Fisheries.

Junior Minster in the Ministry of Communications, Works, Public Utilities, Natural Resources and Physical Planning with special responsibilities for Physical Planning, Public Utilities, Flood Water Control, Public Works, Environment and Post.
Junior Minister in the Ministry of Social Development, Sports, Youth, Community Development, and Gender Affairs with special responsibilities for Community Development, Gender Affairs, Youth & Sports, Social Development, the Licensing Unit and Import & Export Control and Basic Needs Trust Fund.
Table I.1: Members of the Nevis Island Administration and their portfolios as at December 31, 2013 20 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table I.2: Members of the Opposition Party as at December 31, 2013 Name Area Representing Position Joseph W Parry Elected representative for St. Thomas Leader of the Opposition Constituency, (Nevis 3) E Robelto Hector Elected representative for St. Pauls Member of Parliament Constituency, (Nevis 1) Carlisle Powell Nominated Member of Parliament Member of Parliament Since obtaining independence as a Federation, the island of Nevis has participated in 14 elections by the end of December 2013.
These elections comprise of 7 General Elections and 7 Local Elections.

The two political parties which contested the elections are the Concerned Citizen Movements (CCM) and the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP).

(See the chart following).
General Election Year Party 1984 - NRP 1989 CCM NRP 1993 CCM NRP 1995 CCM NRP 2000 CCM NRP 2004 CCM NRP 2010 CCM NRP Local Election Year Party 1987 CCM NRP 1992 CCM NRP 1997 CCM NRP 2001 CCM NRP 2006 CCM NRP 2011 CCM NRP 2013 CCM NRP Seats Won 1 2 3 2 3 2 4 1 2 3 2 3 3 2 Seats Won - 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 21 Section II opulation and ital tatistics  Population Growth  Population by Parish  Population per Parish by Age  Birth, Death & Infant Mortality Rate  Teenage Pregnancies by Age  Location where Marriages took place  Divorces Granted Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Population Growth One goal of this report is to present the most recent data for total, male, and female population collected by a national population census.
In the majority of cases, national population censuses are carried out once every ten years, that is, every census round.

A census round, as defined and implemented by the United Nations, encompasses ten years starting with the fifth year of a decade and ending in the fourth year of the next decade.

The latest available census figures total population (for 1970 – 2011) are given in this publication as 518,885.
Of this total, a preliminary figure for 2011 which was the 13th census to be conducted, shows 11, 415.

The first census was conducted in 1871 with a total population count of 11,703.

Following a ten year interval census conducted up to 1921, the population figures showed a declined between 1901 and 1921.

There was no census conducted throughout 1921 to 1946, and when it resumed in 1946, the population accounted for 11, 388, a decreased by some 181 when compared to 11,569 in 1921.
Between 1970 and 1991, the population decreased significantly, a period when some residents of Nevis migrated to different countries.
Table II.1: Nevis Inter-Censal Population Growth, 1871 - 2011 Census Year Population Population Growth Intercensal change (%) Annual Average rate of change (%) 1871 1881 1891 1901 1911 1921 1946 1960 1970 1980 1991 2001 2011P 11,703 11,864 13,087 12,774 12,945 11,569 11,388 12,770 11,140 9,428 8,794 11,108 11,415 161 1223 -313 171 -1376 -181 1382 -1630 -1712 -634 2314 307 1.4 10.3 -2.39 1.34 -10.63 -1.56 12.14 -12.76 -15.37 -6.72 26.31 2.76 0.14 1.03 -0.24 0.13 -1.06 -0.16 1.21 -1.28 -1.54 -0.67 2.63 0.28 Source: Department of Statistics and Economic Planning, Nevis & Statistics Division, St. Kitts 23 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table II.2: Nevis Population by Parish at each Census, 1871 – 2011 Source: Department of Statistics and Economic Planning, Nevis & Statistics Division, St. Kitts Table II.3 displays a comparison between the population growth in 2001 and 2011.
In the St. James’ Parish growth was notable in 2011 when the total population increased by 1,749 as opposed to 1,806 in 2001.

In 2011, preliminary findings showed that the population in St. Johns decreased by some 525 persons.
TABLE II.3: Population by Parishes and Sex, 2001 - 2011 Source: Department of Statistics and Economic Planning, Nevis & Statistics Division, St. Kitts 24 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Graph II.1: Comparison between males and females in 2001 and 2011 Male 2001 Female 2001 Male 2011 Female 2011 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 St. Pauls St. Johns St. Georges St. James St. Thomas Table II.4: Population by Age Group and Parish Nevis (Census 2001) Age Group Total PARISHES St Georges 2,564 Both Sexes 234 0-4 242 5-9 241 10-14 200 15-19 171 20-24 193 25-29 226 30-34 224 35-39 183 40-44 145 45-49 85 50-54 72 55-59 78 60-64 62 65-69 79 70-74 47 75-79 51 80-84 31 85+ Source: Department of Statistics and Economic Planning, Nevis & Statistics Division, St. Kitts St Thomas 2,047 199 190 197 150 129 172 186 181 157 117 64 50 63 63 49 36 26 18 St James 1,806 122 176 138 135 114 132 149 155 161 111 68 73 54 42 59 49 30 38 St Johns 2,901 237 268 293 229 220 216 244 256 235 155 114 89 70 86 69 56 43 21 St Pauls Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Birth Death & Infant Mortality: The number of death and birth is closely linked to changes in the population in any given year.
Changes in the distribution of country’s age groups have long lasting economic and social impact as the size of the population determines the demand for goods and services.

The table below represents the most recent data for the period 2009 – 2012 on live births, deaths, and infant deaths recorded at the Registry of Births & Deaths.

By the end of 2012, there were 126 live births recorded as compared to 159 in 2009; a decrease of 33 or -20.75%.
Within the same years, 2009 saw 82 deaths, while in 2012, 83 were recorded.

Table II.5: Nevis Live Births and Deaths, 2009 - 2012 Source: Ministry of Health, Nevis Between 2009 and 2012, Crude Birth Rate declined from 12.9 to 10.95.

2010 accounted for 9.8 and 2011 was 8.6.

Meanwhile, Crude Death Rate increases over the said period under review.

It is recorded that the death rate increased from 6.6 in 2009 to 7.3 in 2012.
Table II.6: Nevis Crude Birth and Death Rates, 2009 – 2012 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 Crude Birth Rate 12.9 9.8 8.6 10.95 Crude Death Rate 6.6 7.3 7.5 7.3 Table II.7: Nevis Infant Mortality Rate, 2009 - 2012 Source: Ministry of Health, Nevis 26 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 It must be noted that over that said period, Infant Mortality Rate has drastically declined from 31.4% per thousand live births, to 15.87% per thousand live births.
Infant Mortality Rate, 2009 - 2012 40 30 20 10 0 2009, 31.4 2009, 5 2010, 16.3 2010, 2 2009 2010 2011, 0 2011, 0 2011 2012, 15.87 2012, 2 2012 Infant Death % per '000' Live Birth Table II.8 displaying teenage pregnancies by age over the period 2009 – 2012, is an indication of the age range that contributes to the population growth.

The picture portrays that a total of 70 teenagers gave birth over a four year span.

In 2009, 24 teenagers gave birth.


9 were 19 years of age, 5 were 18 years of age, 4 were 16 and 4 were 17 years of age, 1 was 14 and 1 was 15 years old.

By the end of 2012, 21 teenagers gave birth of which 3 were 15 years of age.
Table II.8: Teenage Pregnancies by age in Nevis, 2009 - 2012 Source: Ministry of Health, Nevis 27 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Marriages and Divorces: It is no doubt that marital status be included in vital statistics, which can be used as an indicator, factoring into the population increasing or decreasing as well as health statistics where certain chronic illnesses could be genetic.
Statistics revealed that between 2009 and 2012, 388 marriages were recorded that took place at different locations on the island.

Of that total, 128 took place in a church, 52 took place in the Court House, 120 took place at a hotel and 88 took place at other locations.

The table below shows an increase over the last two years from 92 in 2009/2010 to 98 in 2011 and 106 in 2012.
Table II.9: Location where Marriages took place in Nevis, 2009 - 2012 Year Church Court House Hotel Other TOTAL 2009 2010 2011 2012 TOTAL 36 25 38 29 128 18 9 12 13 52 18 34 37 31 120 20 24 11 33 88 92 92 98 106 388 Source: Ministry of Health, Nevis Graph II.3: Comparison of places where marriages took place 2009 - 2012 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Year 2009 Year 2010 Year 2011 Year 2012 28 Church Court House Hotel Other Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table II.10: Duration of Marriages (per year) Nevis, 2009 – 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 0-4 1 0 0 2 2 5 Duration of Marriages per year 5-9 11 6 0 2 4 23 10-14 8 7 3 5 8 31 15-19 0 3 4 5 2 14 20-24 2 2 0 2 1 7 25+ 1 2 4 1 0 8 Total 23 20 11 17 17 88 Source: Registry Office, High Court, Nevis Table 11.10 above shows that of the 88 divorces which took place over a five year period 31 divorces were legally granted following duration of 10 to 14 years of marriage.
In 2009, the highest figure recorded was 11 of a total of 23 for the 5 – 9 years range of marriage.

It is telling that after 25 years of marriage, a divorce still happens.

The graph II.4 displays the duration of marriage prior to being divorce.

Over the period in review, 8 divorces of said duration were legally granted.
Graph II.4: Duration of Marriage per year between 2009 and 2013 0 - 9 yrs 10 - 19 yrs 20 -24 yrs 25 and over 25 and over 20 -24 yrs 10 - 19 yrs 0 - 9 yrs 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Year 2009 Year 2010 Year 2011 Year 2012 Year 2013 Source: Registry Office, High Court, Nevis 29 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Section III nfrastructure  Housing – Number of Households  Building Permits Issued  Titles Issued and Deeds Registered  Electricity Consumers & Electricity Production  Water Consumption 30 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Housing HOUSEHOLD: As reports and surveys continue to evolve, definitions may also alter to accommodate these changes.
Following the last census, a household was observed as a living arrangement of people, individually or in groups, who provided for themselves basic necessities of living.

It further took the form of individuals who usually eat together, sharing at least one daily meal while sleeping most nights within a week.

In addition, it must have direct access from the street or a common landing, staircase, passage or gallery where occupants can enter or leave without passing through another person living quarters.
The table below displays a total of 3,832 household enumerated at the end of 2001 census when compared to the 2011 census which enumerated 4213 households.

This indicates a 9.9% increase over a ten-year period.

The table also demonstrates that the average household size in 2001 was 3.0 in comparison to 2.7 in 2011.

The parish of St. James accounted for the largest reduction in household size from 2.7 to 2.4.
In 2011, preliminaries show an increase of 268 household when compared to 2001 in St. John Parish, and an increase also in St. James Parish in 2011 of 140 household.
Table III.1: Number of Households in Nevis, 1970 – 2011 Area Household per decade from 1970 - 2011 1970 1980 1991 2001 St. Paul St. John St. George St. Thomas St. James 387 591 658 509 484 368 593 600 527 455 460 663 601 485 477 592 974 856 742 668 2011P 578 1,242 833 752 808 Total 2,629 2,543 2,686 3,832 4,213 Source: Department of Statistics & Economic Planning, Nevis & Statistics Division, St. Kitts 31 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Building Permits: Building Permits continue to be issued by the Physical Planning Department within the Ministry of Communications et al.
During the five years period under review, residential permits continue to be dominant with an average of 190 permits per year.

Commercial permits show both increase and decrease during this period with an average of 26 yearly permits.

Overall, a total of 1,209 permits were issued for that period.
Table III.2: Number of Building Permits Issued in Nevis, 2009- 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TOTAL New Erections 221 146 136 158 120 781 Additional & Renovations 88 45 44 54 30 261 Removals *Change of Use Fencing Pool Other * Change of use – usage of structure was changed from one purpose to another Source: Department of Physical Planning Table III.3: Number of Building Permits Issued by development type in Nevis, 2009- 2013 SECTORS Residential Residential Villa Residential/ Apartment Commercial Commercial/Residential Industrial Institutional Hotel/Tourism Other TOTAL Source: Department of Physical Planning 32 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Title and Deeds: The following table shows that by the end of 2013, a total of 377 deeds were registered at the Supreme Court Registry in Charlestown.
This figure shows to a 3.3% increase over the previous year.

In addition, statistics will show that the period under review reveals that the figures fluctuate from one year to the next.
Table III.4: Type of Deeds registered at the Registry of Titles, Charlestown Supreme Court Type of Deed Conveyance Gifts Vesting Assent Reconveyance Mortgage Debentures Others TOTAL Graph III.1: Certificates of Title issued at the Supreme Court Registry in Nevis, 2009- 2013 - Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Electricity Consumers & Electricity Production: The number of persons in a household directly affects the consumption of electricity and water on a monthly and yearly basis.
According to data from the Nevis Electricity Company, apart from a decrease in consumption in 2012, electricity consumption for households over this five year period showed a steady increase.

In 2009, domestic consumers consumed 5,549mw of electricity as compared to 2013 with 5,911mw.

The maximum demand rate continue to grow from 7.42 to 9.73.
CONSUMER Government Domestic Commercial TOTAL 2009 134 5,549 760 6,443 2010 173 5,772 792 6,737 2011 171 5,820 784 6775 2012 182 5,735 787 6,704 2013 194 5,911 788 6,893 Total Electricity Generated/Gross 50,995,700.00 50,851,480.00 52,976,300.00 53,540,470.00 52,465,950.00 Generation (mw/h) Maximum Demand Load Factor The graph on the right displays a comparison between Government, Domestic and Commercial Users of Electricity.
7.42 76 8.39 69 8.85 70 31/12/2013 31/12/2012 31/12/2011 31/12/2010 31/12/2009 788 787 784 792 760 194 182 171 173 134 9.73 86 8.61 70 5,911 5,735 5,820 5,772 5,549 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 Domestic Commercial Government 34 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Water Consumption: In addition, the table below shows a fluctuating trend of farmers who consume water for various reasons.

In 2009 1,092,000 gallons of water was consumed as compared to 5,025,990 gallons in 2013, an increase of 78%.
Domestic consumption decreased by 2,118,873 gallons between 2012 and 2013.
CONSUMER DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL FARMERS IRRIGATION GOVERNMENT TOTAL Table III.6: Water Consumption (per gallon) by Consumers, 2009 - Graph III.3: Comparison of the consumption of water between the different consumers, 2009 – 2013 s n o l l a g 250000000 200000000 150000000 100000000 50000000 0 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 35 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Section IV ransportation  Registration – Number of new and used vehicles  Number of vehicles licensed  Number of Written & Road Test  Traffic Accidents Recorded  Air and Sea Movements  Cargo Movements Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Transportation The data revealed that at the end of 2013, approximately 590 vehicles were registered in the island of Nevis.
While there was an increase in registration by 124 or 26.6% when compared to the previous year, statistics will show that not only a constant in flow of new vehicles are imported into the island, but older vehicles are returning to the streets.

Between the years 2009 and 2011, registration decreased by approximately 129 from 615 to 486.

Over a five year period a total of 2,662 vehicles were registered which included new and used vehicles.
(See table below) Category Private Cars and Motorcycles Public Service Vehicles (all types) Commercial Vehicles (all types) Type of Vehicle Private Cars Private Jeeps Motorcycles Motor Scooters Gulf Car TOTAL Motor Omnibuses (passenger bus) Taxi Cars Taxi Jeeps Taxi Buses Rental Cars Rental Pickups Rental Jeeps Rental Buses Rental Motorcycles TOTAL Lorries Vans Other/Jeeps Pickups Tractors Loaders Forklifts Backhoes Cranes TOTAL Overall Total Total Source: Traffic Department of the Royal St Christopher & Nevis Police Force, Division “C”.
37 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table IV.2: Number of vehicles licensed in Nevis, 2009 – 2013 Category Type of Vehicle 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Private Cars and Motorcycles Public Service Vehicles (all types) Commercial Vehicles (all types) Private Cars Private Jeeps Motorcycles Motor Scooters Gulf Car TOTAL Motor Omnibuses Taxi Cars Taxi Jeeps Taxi Buses Rental Cars Rental Pickups Rental Jeeps Rental Buses Rental Motorcycles TOTAL Lorries Vans Other/Jeeps Pickups Tractors Loaders Forklifts Backhoes Cranes TOTAL OVERALL TOTAL Source: Department of the Royal St. Christopher & Source: Traffic Nevis Police Force, “C” Division 38 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Driver’s Written Test: Drivers Written Test is an examination taken before a person learning to drive can take a road test.
The driver’s written test is designed to test the basic understanding of the rules of the road.

During the years 2009 to 2013, a total of 2,775 Driver’s Written Test were taken.

Of this total there were 1,851 failures and 924 passes.

This indicates an average failure of 67% and an average pass rate of 33%.
Table IV.3: Results of written test taken at the Traffic Department, 2009 - 2013 Year Number of Passes Number Disqualified Number of Total 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TOTAL 157 232 162 165 208 924 0 0 0 0 0 0 Failures 426 366 333 317 409 583 598 495 482 617 1,851 2,775 Driver’s Road Test: The chart below displays the result of a combination of 2,837 drivers’ who took the Driver’s Road Test at the Traffic Department over a five year period.
Statistics revealed that there was one disqualified person who sat the examination in 2009, while in that said year, 350 persons failed as opposed to 240 persons passing.

With an increase in persons taking the driver’s road test, over the last two years, the number of failures also increased.

Between 2012 and 2013, a total of 1,124 persons took the examination, 707 persons failed while 417 persons passed.
500 400 300 200 100 0 ROAD TEST TAKEN BETWEEN 2009 - 2013 240 222 222 182 195 431 350 367 340 287 1 0 0 0 0 Passes Disqualified Failures 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 39 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Traffic Accidents Recorded: Statistics will show that between December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2013, 1,234 road traffic accidents were recorded.

The period under review shows that from the amount recorded, the results are as follow - 4 fatalities; 32 serious injuries; 159 slight injuries and 1,039 no injuries.
Table IV.4: Results of Accident Recorded at the Traffic Department, 2009 – 2013 2010 Results of Accident 1 Fatalities 7 Serious Injury 29 159Slight Injury 251 Non1,039-Injury 288 Total Road Accidents 2013 2 5 37 193 237 2011 1 6 32 196 235 2012 0 6 31 180 217 2009 0 8 30 219 257 Total 4 32 159 1,039 1,234 Accident Results recorded over the period 2009 - 2013 NON INJURIES SLIGHT INJURIES SERIOUS INJURIES FATALITIES 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 Fatalities 2 Serious Injuries 5 Slight Injuries 37 Non Injuries 193 0 1 1 0 6 6 7 8 31 32 29 30 180 196 251 219 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Source: Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher & Nevis Police Force, Division “C” 40 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Air Transportation: Air transportation is a truly significant industry in the Nevis economy, and it is subjected to domestic and international policies because of its importance to trade, diplomacy and national development.
The travelling public as well as tourist place demand on this industry for safe arrivals and departures.

Tables IV.5, IV.6 and IV.7 as well as Graph IV.3 below show the arrivals and departures of aircrafts and travellers, as well as cargo movements at the Vance W Amory International Airport from 2009 to 2013.
Table IV.5: Aircraft movements via Vance W Amory International Airport, 2009 - 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Per ½ Year Arrival Departure Total June December Total June December Total June December Total June December Total June December Total OVERALL TOTAL 15,167 15,152 30,319 Source: Nevis Air & Sea Ports Authority Table IV.6: Cargo movements via Vance W Amory International Airport, 2009 - 2013 Year Cargo IN Cargo OUT Total Cargo (Lbs) 2012 158,680 22,059 180,739 2010 146,661 22,940 169,601 2011 182,222 23,194 205,416 2009 141,743 22,080 163,823 2013 170,505 19,493 189,998 Source: Nevis Air & Sea Ports Authority 41 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Graph IV.3: Movements of Cargo (lbs) via Vance W Amory International Airport, 2009 – 2013 Cargo Movements 2009 - 2013 200000 150000 100000 50000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Cargo In Cargo Out Source: Nevis Air & Sea Ports Authority Table IV.7: Passengers movements via Vance W Amory International Airport, 2009 – 2013 Departure 7,560 12,947 5,693 6,039 11,732 6,114 4,772 10,886 5,522 4,525 10,047 5,517 4,536 10,053 55,665 Total 15,178 26,514 11,723 12,784 24,507 7,326 9,942 17,268 10,739 9,173 19,912 10,813 9,095 19,908 108,109 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Per ½ Year June Total June December Total June December Total June December Total June December Total OVERALL TOTAL Source: Nevis Air & Sea Ports Authority Arrival 7,618 13,567 6,030 6,745 12,775 1,212 5,170 6,382 5,217 4,648 9,865 5,296 4,559 9,855 52,444 42 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Sea Transportation: The movement of persons, goods, and services between the twin island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to impact economic growth.
This movement is facilitated by locally owned vessels between Basseterre and Charlestown, and between Basseterre and Long Point, Nevis.

See tables and graphs below displaying data collected from the Air & Sea Ports Authority.
Table IV.8: Inter-Island Ferry Passengers movements between Charlestown and Basseterre, 2009 -2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Per ¼ Year March June September December Total March June September December Total March June September December Total March June September December Total March June September December Total OVERALL TOTAL Source: Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority Total 58,169 61,243 74,311 63,221 256,944 61,598 46,749 51,385 51,959 211,691 57,524 53,173 62,788 59,289 483,547 56,100 55,491 62,897 53,725 228,213 62,014 59,129 58,853 64,024 244,020 232,774 Departures 29,021 29,433 39,704 31,253 129,411 30,084 23,206 26,081 25,383 104,754 27, 863 26,245 31,057 29,346 365,284 26,416 27,039 30,565 26,121 110,141 30,025 29,077 29,003 30,912 119,017 114,511 Arrivals 29,148 31,810 34,607 31,968 127,533 31,514 23,543 25,304 26,576 106,937 29,661 26,928 31,731 29,943 118,263 29,684 28,452 32,332 27,604 118,072 31,989 30,052 29,850 33,112 125,003 595,808 43 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table IV.9: Cargo Movements via Sea Ports, 2009 – 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Per ½ Year June December Total June December Total June December Total June December Total June December Total OVERALL TOTAL Source: Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority TEU’s Out 648 746 1,394 657 588 1,245 453 429 882 546 570 1,116 861 934 1,795 6,432 TEU’s In 800 808 1,608 815 792 1,607 618 541 1,159 728 821 1,549 588 681 1,269 7,192 Graph IV.4: Comparison of TEU’s in and TEU 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Year 2009 Year 2010 Year 2011 Year 2012 Year 2013 44 Total 1,448 1,554 3,002 1,472 1,380 2,852 1,071 970 2,041 1,274 1,391 2,665 1,449 1,615 3,064 13,624 TEU Out TEU In Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table IV.10: Cargo Movement (per tonnage) via the Sea Ports, 2009 - 2013 YEAR MONTH 2009 March June September December TOTAL 2010 March June September December TOTAL 2011 March June September December TOTAL 2012 March June September December TOTAL 2013 March June September December TOTAL OIL Tonnage 3,776 5,887 2,132 5,475 17,270 5,791 4,257 4,875 3,241 18,164 3,338 4,780 2,734 4,100 14,952 2,564 3,286 6,237 2,512 14,599 475 3,918 3,007 6,735 14,135 Sand, stone, etc Tonnage 2,719 3,543 7,190 23,493 36,945 7,084 6,117 2,959 8,040 24,200 9,412 17,785 4,293 3,031 34,521 7,738 7,957 2,263 8,548 26,506 4,635 5,834 2,997 3,309 16,775 Vehicle Tonnage 736 307 588 318 1,949 437 299 457 133 1,326 301 453 217 262 1,233 203 204 183 198 788 315 168 189 356 1,028 Vegetable Tonnage 20 34 26 24 104 20 263 24 22 329 667 719 377 426 2,189 314 240 796 109 859 855 561 442 686 2,544 Con.
Tonnage 7,865 8,172 8,756 9,257 34,050 8,011 7,763 9,254 10,790 35,818 9,342 7,585 6,519 8,755 32,201 7,132 6,828 6,062 10,432 30,454 8,754 8,340 8,720 9,693 35,507 Brk Bulk Tonnage 1,140 1,429 1,226 3,049 6,844 1,129 255 265 557 2,206 485 375 370 425 1,655 1,447 477 226 393 2,543 330 293 288 348 1,259 Source: Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority The table above illustrates movement of specific shipments recorded at the Sea Ports on Nevis.
Aggregates (Sand, Stone) and container movements are the major contributors to the revenue collected on import goods, despite the trend showing a constant decrease in Aggregates.

At the end of 2013, Aggregates movement was 16,775 per tonnage, Containers movement 35,507 per tonnage as opposed to the other cargoes; which are Oil 14,135, Vehicles 1,028, Vegetables 2,544 and Break Bulk contributing 1,259 per tonnage.
45 Section V ourism  Accommodation – Number of Hotels, Rooms & Beds  Total Visitors Arrivals  Visitors Stay Over Accommodation  Visitors Length of Stay  Number of Yachts Call & Yacht Passengers  Number of Cruise Ships Call & Cruise Passengers Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Accommodation Accommodation on Nevis tends to be either in the hills or on the coastlines.

You can choose from luxury hotels, colonial style inns, superb villas and contemporary condos.
All accommodations offers comfort and relaxation, giving plenty of time to enjoy the Caribbean pursuit of ‘liming’.

Meanwhile the statistical table below will show that over the five years trend that is being analyzed, the number of hotels on the island of Nevis remained at eight for its 36 square miles of unspoiled beauty.

In addition, there is a total of 1,148 hotel rooms and 2,116 beds.

Table V.1: also shows that there was an increase in the number of beds over the years.
Table V.1: Number of Hotels, Rooms and Beds in Nevis 2009 - 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total No.

of Hotels No.

of Rooms No.

of Beds 7 7 8 8 8 152 196 368 386 386 1148 245 301 507 530 533 2116 Data revealed that inbound visitors recorded a slight decreased over the years.

7,465 tourists visited the island in 2009 compared to 5,982 in 2013, a (19.86%) decrease or 1,483 less visitors.

The data provided also revealed that visitors arrivals between 2010 and 2012 increases over the period.
A total of 6,485 visitors graced our shores in 2010 as compared to 6,777 in 2012.

By the end of 2011, visitors’ arrival accounted for 7,702, the highest figure during the period under review.

The graph and table V.2.

below illustrate the findings.
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 5,982 6,777 7,702 6,485 7,465 Total visitors' arrival 2009 - 2013 0 5,000 10,000 47 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table V.2: Total Monthly Visitors Arrivals to Nevis, 2009 - 2013 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Total 2009 1,308 877 963 627 541 366 790 503 314 271 285 620 7,465 2010 690 636 632 462 446 * Total 4,454 3,463 4,022 2,382 2,482 1,646 3,680 2,610 1,594 1,467 1,854 4,184 34,411 Stay Over Visitors Accommodation: It is understandable that a Stay Over Tourist or Excursionist is a tourist that stays in a country or island for more than 24 hours; and over the last five years, the island of Nevis has seen an influx in stay over arrivals at various accommodations.
An analysis of the period under review saw that in 2009, 8,637 stay over visitors graced our shores while in 2013 8,648, an increase of 11 or 0.13%.

Table V.3 will revealed that 2011 recorded the highest number of visitors, 13,140.

It will also revealed that of that total, 3,265 accounted for hotel accommodation, while the guest houses, apartments and villas accounted for 657.
Table V.3: Accommodation for Stay Over Visitors in Nevis, 2009- 2013 2013 2011 2012 2009 2010 Year Accommodation Hotel Guest Houses Apt/Villas Others Total Stay Over 2,616 779 1,110 4,132 8,637 1,798 663 791 6,096 9,348 3,265 356 301 9,218 13,140 2,920 266 339 4,680 8,205 3,219 165 422 4,842 8,648 Total 13,818 2,229 2,963 28,968 47,978 Source: Department of Statistics & Economic Planning, Nevis 48 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Comparison of Stay Over Visitors to Nevis 2009 - 2013 s r o t i s i V r e v O y a t S f o r e b m u N 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 Hotels Guest Houses Apt/Villas Others Type of Accommodation 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Length of Stay: The graph below demonstrates the various time period of stay over visitors/tourists who not only graced the shores with their presence but enjoyed the ambience for not less than one day but more than 15 days.
Length of Stay for tourist arrivals 2009 -2010 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 31/12/2009 31/12/2010 31/12/2011 31/12/2012 31/12/2013 Not Stated 15+ dys 8-14 dys 4-7 dys 1-3 dys 126 1208 1214 2255 1244 728 1094 1314 2011 1234 225 956 1316 2684 1215 164 688 1166 2784 1186 171 943 1438 2962 1322 49 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Yacht and Cruise Passengers: The total yacht and cruise passengers over the period under review is significant.
The information shows that between 2008/2009 the percentage change was 40.1% when compared to 2010/2011 with 39.9%.

However, the table and graph below will show changes from year to year when comparing the total yacht and cruise passengers’ arrivals.
Table V.4: Percentage change per ½ year between Yacht and Cruise Passengers, 2009 - 2013 Year Per 1/2 Year Yacht Passengers Cruise Total Yacht and Passengers Cruise Passenger (14.0) 5,875 3,938 9,813 17.1 2009 June December Total Percentage change 2008/2009 2010 June December Total Percentage change 2009/2010 2011 June December Total Percentage change 2010/2011 2012 June December Total Percentage change 2011/2012 2013 June December Total Percentage change 2012/2013 1,165 1,103 2,268 2,330 1,091 3,421 3,171 1,293 4,464 3,284 1,076 4,360 2,859 2,890 5,749 50 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Percentage change between Yacht & Cruise Passengers, 2009 - 2013 2013 13% 2012 -11% 2011 32% 2009 32% 2010 12% Compared to a year ago, the latest trend of cruise calls to the shores of Nevis slightly decreased by 3.
According to the data provided by the Statistics Department, 31 cruise calls were made in 2012, of an overall total of 137 cruise calls between 2009 and 2013.

The highest recorded figure for that period was 34 in 2011.

The table below also shows that between 2009 and 2013, there was an increase in cruise calls, resulting in some 47.4%.

During the period 2009 to 2013, a total of 4,162 yacht calls to Nevis.
Although the trend showed changes from year to year, at the end of 2013, there was an increase of 227 yacht calls to the island when compared to 2009.

Moreover, the table also shows a constant increase in yacht arrivals between that said period even though the data will reveal a decrease by some 119 yacht calls between the 2012 and 2013.
Table V.5: Number of Cruise and Yacht Calls to Nevis, 2009 - 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Cruise Calls Yacht Calls 19 25 34 31 28 137 51 617 773 965 963 844 4,162 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Cruise Calls to Nevis, 2009 - 2013 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 28 31 34 25 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 0 5 10 15 19 20 25 30 35 40 Yacht Calls to Nevis, 2009 - 2013 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2013, 844 2012, 963 2011, 965 2010, 773 2009, 617 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 52 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Section VI ealth and ocial  Number of reported HIV/AIDS cases  Number of reported HIV/AIDS cases by age  Diabetic Patients recorded by age and gender  Hypertensive Patients recorded by age and gender  Intentional and Unintentional Injuries 53 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Health The Ministry of Health through its Health Promotion Unit provides accurate and accessible information on how to reduce the risk of illnesses, diseases and injuries and encourages persons to live healthy and productive lives.
The Ministry of Health is thus concerned with threats to health based on population health analysis and therefore provides information to show the prevalent illnesses in our society along with information on services provided at the Alexandra Hospital.

Based on information supplied by the Health Information Unit the number of reported cases of HIV/AIDS for the period mentioned is 66 with the highest record within the 20-49 age group.
According to the statistics females amount to just 2 more than the males (see table and graph below).
Gender Age Group Not Stated Total 1 - 19 20 - 49 50 - 64 65 + Males Females Total 1 2 3 26 23 49 2 4 6 0 1 1 3 4 7 32 34 66 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Number of Reported HIV/AIDS cases in Nevis 1987 - 2012 26 23 34 32 1 2 1-19 4 2 0 1 3 4 20-49 50-64 65+ Not stated total Males Females 54 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Intentional and Unintentional Injuries 2010 -2013: The graph below shows data for intentional and unintentional injuries recorded by the Alexandra Hospital for the period 2010 to 2013; with the highest being Motor Vehicle Accident followed closely by Physical Assault.
Intentional and Unintentional Injuries 2010 to 2013 327 313 101 106 66 61 59 33 21 6 6 Stabbing/Slashing Injuries Motor Vehicle Accidents 87 108 89 83 28 23 22 14 33 40 21 10 9 0 Domestic Violence Physical Assault Sexual Assaut 33 21 6 6 66 101 106 61 59 327 28 14 23 22 87 33 108 89 83 313 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total 0 21 10 9 40 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Source: Health Promotion Unit, Nevis Data provided from the Ministry of Health also revealed that the number of reported domestic violence and stabbing/slashing injuries are slowly reducing.
In 2010 there was 28 incident of domestic violence recorded as compared to 2013 with 22; stabbing/slashing injuries accounted for 33 in 2010 compared to 6 in 2013.

The trend revealed for physical assault shows sign of slight decrease in 2013 as opposed to 2011 and 2012, when it decreased from 108 in 2011 to 89 in 2012.

Sexual assault decreased by some 57.14% or by 12 in 2013 when compared to 2010 with 21 cases recorded.
Motor vehicle accidents is another unintentional or unintentional injury recorded at the Ministry of Health.

Over the years, the decrease in accidents recorded has been significant.

By the end of December 31, 2013, the recorded figure stood at 59 when compared to 2011 with 106.
55 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table VI.2: Registered Diabetics at different Health Centre in Nevis, 2009 – 2013 Health Centre 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Charlestown Brown Hill Gingerland Butlers Combermere Cotton Ground Yearly Total M 42 19 48 10 12 16 F 109 34 108 30 35 25 M 46 23 54 9 13 16 F 113 33 113 32 36 26 M 51 22 57 10 12 17 F 105 38 107 33 35 24 M 48 23 51 9 14 15 F 104 34 100 31 38 28 M 47 19 53 6 12 19 F 108 36 94 36 39 28 773 281 785 206 246 214 147 341 161 353 169 342 160 335 156 341 488 514 511 495 497 2,505 Table VI.3: Registered Hypertensive Patients at different Health Centre in Nevis, 2009 – 2013 Health Centre 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Charlestown Brown Hill Gingerland Butlers Combermere Cotton Ground M 36 22 29 5 16 17 F 70 41 92 16 44 40 M 39 23 45 7 18 15 F 78 42 108 18 51 41 M 40 22 46 9 18 16 F 89 41 103 17 48 41 M 39 22 42 7 21 19 F 88 40 101 16 47 38 M 42 22 42 7 21 19 F 85 40 101 16 47 39 Yearly Total 125 303 147 338 151 339 150 330 153 328 606 315 709 118 331 285 428 485 490 480 481 2,364 Source: Health Promotion Unit, Nevis 56 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Dental Unit: Through its mission statement, the Dental Unit which operates at two locations on the island (Charlestown and Gingerland Health Centres), strives to provide healthy smiles for healthy living through high quality primary oral health care.
As one of the Unit goals is to improve and introduce more school based prevention programs, an overall total of 8,992 children were provided with dental services over the five year period under review.

Statistics will show that there was a decrease of some 680 children by the end of 2013 when compared to the end of 2009.

However, when comparing 2013 to 2012, information will show an increase of some 203 children who received dental care in 2013.

Table VI.
2: Dental Unit trend by Services Rendered and by Patients 2009 - 2013 Services Rendered Patients YEAR 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Extraction Fillings Prophylaxis / Cleaning Sealants Root Canal Source: Health Promotion Unit, Nevis Examinations Other Total Adults Children Total The table above also gives credence to an overall total of 21,648 various services rendered over the years.
In 2013 the total was 3,996 as compared to 5,564 in 2009, a decrease of some 1,568, even though at the end of 2013, there was increase of 317 when compared to 2012 with 3,679.

57 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Social Services The Social Services Department is geared towards strengthening the capacity and opportunity for social participation of people who are in economically vulnerable situations, and to strengthen protection of children at risk, the elderly and the indigents in the society.
Thus the Department is committed to ensuring equality and human rights based on the best available evidence and understanding of the people of our society.

Family Services: Family Services Division is one of the units within the Ministry of Social Services catering to the needs of less fortunate families as well as to curb the impact of social ills.
According to Family Services Division Reported Cases 2009 – 2013 (no data available for 2012), a total of 400 cases were reported for the categories of cases listed in the graph below with 2010 with the highest reported cases followed closely by 2011.

The modal category of cases is Child Abuse Statistics totalling 221 reported cases over the 5 year period with the highest in 2010 of 66 cases.
Family Services Division Reported Cases 2009 - 2013 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2009 2010 2011 2013 Total Child Abuse 51 Maintenan ce 10 Domestic Issues 6 Counseling /Mediation 4 Attempted Suicide 0 Juvenile Matters 6 66 61 43 221 12 18 14 54 12 6 4 28 3 6 6 19 2 2 0 4 32 27 8 73 Incest Total 0 0 1 0 1 77 127 121 75 400 2009 2010 2011 2013 Total 58 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Gender Affairs: Year Parish Male Female Total No of One of the Nevis Island Administration’s thrust is the 2009 St Pauls ongoing social service to its senior citizens in the form of providing a hot meal to the less fortunate in the communities.
According to the Gender Affairs Division, the data provided shows the various parishes across the island where a number of individuals are part of the feeding programme.

In 2010, a total of 3 persons who resided at the hospital were part of the feeding programme that year.

In addition, the adjoining table interprets that between 2009 and 2013, an overall total of 304 persons were recorded as part of the programme.
By the end of 2013, there were 72 person when compared to the end of 2009 with 45 persons, an increase of 27 persons or 60%.
Total 2010 Total 2011 Total 2012 Total 2013 St Thomas St Johns St James St George St Pauls St Thomas St. Johns St. James St. George St. Pauls St Thomas St Johns St James St George St Pauls St Thomas St Johns St James St George St Pauls St Thomas St Johns St James St George Total 59 3 2 5 8 2 5 1 3 8 8 20 25 - 6 4 6 3 19 3 6 4 7 3 23 5 3 8 6 3 25 9 5 6 6 2 28 - 0 5 7 10 22 2 12 6 7 9 36 8 4 12 8 11 43 11 3 9 10 11 44 Persons 8 3 8 16 10 45 - 6 9 13 13 41 5 18 10 14 12 59 13 7 20 14 14 68 20 8 15 16 13 72 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The graph below shows Hot Meals served to elderly persons of the Nevisian community in all five (5) parishes.
It also shows that the service rendered signals that females are living longer than males; in that more females were served than males with the highest number of meals served in the year 2013 of 72 meals.
Hot Meals Statistics 2009 - 2013 80 60 40 20 0 Y2009 Y2010 Y2011 Y2012 Y2013 Males Females Total Total Females Males 60 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Section VII inance  NIA Actual Revenue and Expenditure  Revenue and Expenditure Analysis  Revenue collected by Inland Revenue Department & Customs Department  New Companies Registered (NBCO, LLC, Trusts & Foundation)  Active Entities in Nevis  Companies Registered in Nevis (exclude NBCO, LLC, Trusts & Foundation)  SKB/NEV GDP by Economic Activity in Current & Constant Prices 61 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Finance NIA Revenue & Expenditure: The below table represents the actual revenue and expenditure, be it current or capital for the Nevis Island Administration in relation to its financial standing.
Actual 2009 Actual 2010 Actual 2011 Actual 2012 Actual 2013 90,065,869 93,988,428 119,585,846 116,514,870 121,055,560 Current Revenue Current Expenditure 117,327,499 143,847,104 136,052,429 126,131,653 125,250,230 18,450,101 74,475,547 34,719,183 19,141,026 13,314,836 Capital Revenue Capital Expenditure 20,744,236 23,576,225 38,296,272 17,681,686 9,634,700 Source: Ministry of Finance, Nevis Over the years under review, the island has seen a steady increase in its current revenue.
By the end of 2013, the current revenue stood at over $121 million, an increase of some 34% when compared to the current revenue at the end of 2009.

Even though current expenditure shows a slight dip at the end of 2013 by $881,423 compared to the end of 2012, where the actual current expenditure was $126,131,653, it shows a vast difference when compared to 2010, where the current expenditure stood at $143,847,104.
Capital expenditure stood at $9,634,700 at the end of 2013 following a constant increase between 2010 and 2012.

At the end of 2012, the expenditure was $17,681,686 a decrease of $20,614,586 from 2011; $5,894,539 from 2010 and $11,109,536 to 2013.

62 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table: VII.2: Revenue and Expenditure Analysis in Nevis, 2009 - 2013 Items 2009 Actual 2010 Actual 2011R Actual 2012 Actual 2013 Actual EC$(000’s) EC$(000’s) EC$(000’s) EC$(000’s) EC$(000’s) Sources of Revenue Reg.
of Offshore Cos.& Trust Annual Fees Consumption Tax Import Duties Hotel Room & Restaurant Tax Other Total Recurrent Revenue Application of Revenue Personal Emoluments Wages Retiring Benefits Insurance Loan Repayment Interest Payment Total non-discretionary Expenses Other Total Recurrent Expenditure Recurrent Surplus/(deficit) Total Capital Expenditure Total Expenditure Capital Revenue Total Revenue Total Surplus/(Deficit) Debt Service/Recurrent Revenue (%) Debt Service/Recurrent Expenditure (%) SKN GDP Growth % Current Prices SKN GDP Growth Constant Prices Recurrent Revenue Growth (%) Recurrent Expenditure Growth (%) Capital Expenditure Growth (%) Increment in Personal Emoluments (%) Increment In Wages (%) Increment Retiring Benefits (%) Non-Discretionary/Recurrent Exp.
(%) Non-Discretionary/Total Exp.
(%) Non-Discretionary/ Recurrent Rev (%) PE & Wages/Recurrent Expenditure PE & Wages/Recurrent Revenue 11,056 7,758 16,026 7,609 1,615 45,428 89,492 32,989 15,081 6,820 808 9,232 17,203 82,133 33,254 115,387 -25,895 35,696 151,083 20,446 109,938 -41,145 29.5 29.5 -20.1 -1.7 -40.7 3.39 1.9 18.1 71.2 54.4 91.8 41.7 53.7 11,217 6,226 13,887 8,040 1,564 52,099 93,033 38,253 14,712 4,500 700 32,367 17,505 108,037 15,243 123,280 -30,247 37,717 160,997 19,392 112,425 -48,572 53.6 40.5 -4.0 -6.8 -5.7 - -28.6 10.5 -1.5 3.7 -25.40 -36.2 98.9 73.4 91.2 50.1 46 11,657 7,773 217 8,716 13 99,655 128,031 37,412 18,702 7,631 0 9,349 21,803 94,897 21,886 116,783 11,248 51,801 168,584 34,566 162,597 -5,987 24.3 26.7 -7.0 -5.8 -35.3 -1.6 -1.37 -24.5 81.3 56.3 74.1 48.0 44 12,518 8,324 297 9,625 0 98,564 129,328 40,362 20,082 7,943 0 10,685 18,058 97,130 17,435 114,565 14,763 24,192 138,757 3,874 133,202 -5,555 22.2 25.1 -1.0 1.9 53.3 -7.9 -7.4 -4.1 84.8 70.0 75.1 52.8 47 Source: The Ministry of Finance, Nevis (Figures are revised) 63 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The Inland Revenue Department: The Inland Revenue Department is the entity responsible for collecting taxes due and payable as part of living conditions.
Table VII.3 displays statistics which were solely collected by the Inland Revenue Department.

These type of taxes are chosen to meet official statistics system criteria and to allow robust analysis.

Between 2009 and 2013, a total of $218,120,210.70 was collected from various types of taxes, an approximate average of $43,624,042 per year.
Although there was an increase at the end of 2013 by some 55.85% when compared to the end of 2009, the total revenue collected at December 31, 2013 was $2,803,109 less than the previous year.

Table VII.3: Inland Revenue - Taxes collected by tax type in Nevis, 2009 – 2013 Type of Taxes Algorithm Nevis Bank Licence Boat Licence Bus.

& Occup Licence Cable Tv Tax Coastal Levy Consumption Tax Corporate Income Tax Dog Licence Driver Licence Electricians License Hotel & Restaurant Tax Insurance Prem.
Tax IRD fines Licence - Unclassified Liquor Licence Proceeds of Lotto Property Tax Property Tax - Cards Radio Licence Social Serv.
Levy- Nv Social Services Levy Stamp Duty Stamp Duty (Bank Cheque) Stamp Duty Probate Stamp Duty Unclassified Stamp Duty (Transfer) Telecom Licence Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Type of Taxes cont’d Temp Driver Licence Temp Liquor Licence Tourism Dev.
Levy Trader Tax Travel Tax Travel Tax (Unclassified) Unclassified Fees Unincorp.

Bus (Ret) Unicorp.

Bus.
(Ser) Value Added Tax Vehicle Rental Levy Wheel Tax Withholding Tax TOTAL Source: Nevis Inland Revenue Department The following chart displays that of the total revenue collected by the Department over the five year period, 24% was contributed to the year 2012 which was the largest percentage for the period.
In 2009 the revenue collected was about 15% of the total.
Value Added Tax contributed $44,854,052 between 2010 and 2013 of the total tax collected between 2009 and 2013 COMPARISON OF REVENUE COLLECTED BETWEEN 2009 - 2013 2013 2009 2010 2012 2011 65 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The Customs Department: The Customs Department, has always provided the Nevis Island Government with an efficient revenue collection service, as the duties and taxes collected have become a significant source of revenue for the island.
The table below represents a breakdown of taxes collected between 2009 and 2013.

Customs Service Charge and Customs Duty are the areas that significantly contribute to the income.

A total of $75,709,404.26 was collected from customs service charge and customs duty within the time period 2009 - 2013.

Consumption Tax shows a trend of income declining over the years.
At the end of 2009, it was revealed that the amount collected for Consumption was $15,457,805.58 while $66,918.80 was collected at the end of 2013.
Table VII.4: Revenue collected by the Customs & Excise Department, Nevis 2009-2013 Revenue Collected 2009 EC$(‘000) 2010 EC$(‘000) 2011 EC$(‘000) 2012 EC$(‘000) 2013 EC$(‘000) Customs Duty 7,482,083.22 7,921,497.38 9,605,564.74 8,713,230.48 10,024,739.11 Excise Tax & Duty 182,219.10 206,949.02 5,087,639.78 3,299,745.38 5,128,930.43 Value Added Tax 2,349,207.10 15,334,656.02 15,562,356.20 17,444,756.76 Consumption Tax 15,457,805.58 13,428,135.76 317,485.59 139,745.88 66,918.80 Alcohol Duty 125,916.96 113,701.35 106,938.28 155,548.69 106,720.07 Environmental Levy 648,350.00 545,639.50 493,970.31 446,952.52 711,564.34 Custom Service Charge 5,622,613.70 6,556,703.42 6,966,710.51 6,424,844.58 6,391,417.12 Unclassified Custom Fees Yacht Fees Fees & Fines Bottle Levy TOTAL 139,836.88 100,902.36 7,024.36 43,499.89 8,252.00 73,784.53 47,287.50 50,440.00 54,774.00 62,925.00 15,440.00 12,520.00 15,200.00 13,090.00 11,680.00 60,408.70 122,000.00 23,516.92 83,500.00 7,500.00 46,394.66 51,454.59 169,353.80 29,808,458.67 31,404,543.39 38,055,541.17 34,988,742.21 40,134,757.43 66 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Graph VII.2 below displays a trend of certain taxes being collected over the years that fluctuate from year to year.
These taxes are Excise Tax & Duty, Customs Fees, Fees & Fines and Environmental Levy.

Statistics shows steady decline for taxes collected between 2009 and 2012 for Environmental Levy and Customs Fees.

At the end of 2012, Environmental Levy declined by some 31% when compared to taxes collected in 2009.

On the other hand, Fees and Fines dropped some 88% at the end of 2013 in comparison to taxes collected in 2009.
Even thou Custom Fees swayed over the years, when equate 2009 to 2013, it decreased by some 15% or $10,860.
Graph VII.2: Trend of certain taxes collected in Nevis, 2009 – 2013 Chart: Taxes collected over the period 2009 - 2013 Di s pl a y of v a ri a ti on of c e rta i n ta x e s c ol l e c te d be tw e e n 2 0 0 9 a nd 2 0 1 3 Exercise Tax Custom Fes Fees & Fines Environmental Yearly growth of taxes collected 2009 to Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The Financial Services: The Financial Services sector is a vibrant part of Nevis Economy.
Over the past five years, tremendous growth occurred in this sector.

There were 2,369 new registered companies in 2009 compared to 7,619 in 2013 which shows a 221.6% increase or 5,250 new companies.

By the end of 2013, a grand total of 18,064 companies were registered.

Table VII.5 below also demonstrates an increase of an average rate of 2,254 in the number of NBCO’s registered annually.

Table VII.5: Number of New Companies (NBCOs, LLCs, Trusts, Foundations) Registered in Nevis, 2009 - 2013 YEARS No.
of NBCO's No.

of LLC'S No.

of TRUSTS NO.

OF FOUNDATIONS TOTAL 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 1,457 1,492 1,569 1,573 5,181 TOTAL 11,272 Source: Nevis Financial Services 755 846 997 1,110 1,930 5,638 135 167 153 113 474 1,042 22 16 17 23 34 112 Table: VII.6 Number of Active Entities in Nevis between 2009 and 2013 Years No.

of NBCO's No.

of LLC'S No.

of TRUSTS NO.
Of FOUNDATIONS Offshore Bank Source: Nevis Financial Services 68 2,369 2,521 2,736 2,819 7,619 18,064 Total 17,470 16,949 16,971 17,642 17,688 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 As the only active offshore banking institution on the island (the Bank of Nevis International, a subsidiary of the Bank of Nevis) over the period under review, the island has seen a steady growth of the banking institution.
Accordingly, reports indicated that a net profit of EC$6.6 million, compared to EC$0.6 million (restated) in 2012, an increase of EC$6.0 million, was declared at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting 2014.

(www.thebankofnevis.com).

In addition, there were 11,628 active NBCO’s by the end of 2013 a slight decrease of 195 or -1.65% when compared to the end of 2009 with 11,823 active NBCSOs.
(See table VII.6) Over the five year period, when analyzed, it indicated a gradual increase in the total revenue collected from $11,025,465 in 2009 to $12,678,549.91 in 2013, signifying an increase of some 15% or $1,652,904.91.

The table below indicates the amount of revenue collected from Nevis Financial Services for that said period 2009 – 2013 on a quarterly basis.

In addition, the highest recorded quarterly revenue was June 2013, with $3,477,350.55.
Table VII.7: Revenue collected Quarterly by the Nevis Financial Services Sector, 2009 - 2013 Month per 1/4 2009 EC$(000) 2010 EC$(000) 2011 EC$(000) 2012 EC$(000) 2013 EC$(000) March June September December Total 3,073,483 2,801,143 2,392,519 2,758,320 3,167,392 3,111,153.50 3,313,692.16 3,170,457.78 2,717,532 2,897,804.90 2,718,012.71 3,477,350.55 2,310,620 2,497,181.90 2,692,860.47 2,637,869.58 3,023,803 2,916,300.30 3,048,039.20 3,392,872.00 11,025,465 11,219,347 11,422,440.60 11,772,604.54 12,678,549.91 Company Registry: According to the figures released by the Company Registry, a total of 458 companies (exclude NBCO, LLC, Trusts and Foundation) were registered over the period under review.
Statistics revealed that by the end of 2013, 273 new companies were registered.

In addition, by the end of that said year, the record showed there were 140 active companies; 32 non-profit companies and 13 external companies.

69 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table.
VII.8: Number of Companies (non LLCs, NBCOs, Trusts, Foundations) Registered, 2009 - 2013 Status New Active Non-Profit External Total 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Source: Company Registry, NIA - 2 0 1 3 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 New Companies Active Companies Non-Profit Companies External Companies 70 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 St. Kitts and Nevis Gross Domestic Product: Table.VII.9: St. Kitts and Nevis Gross Domestic Product by Economic Activity at Basic Current INDUSTRIES Prices 2009-2013 (EC$ mill) 2009 Estimate 2010 Prelim 2011 Prelim Est 19.54 12.26 0.00 12.26 6.70 0.57 2012 Prelim Est 18.04 11.35 0.00 11.35 6.11 0.58 2013 Prelim Est 20.50 13.65 0.00 13.65 6.26 0.59 15.86 9.18 0.00 9.18 6.12 0.56 18.80 11.49 0.00 11.49 6.74 0.57 7.60 7.87 9.69 9.13 9.07 Agriculture Crops Sugar Other Crops Livestock Forestry Fishing Mining & Quarrying 3.07 2.25 1.44 1.44 2.37 Manufacturing Sugar Other Electricity & Water Electricity Water Construction Wholesale & Retail Trade 138.85 138.89 135.80 142.89 151.58 Hotels & Restaurants Hotels Restaurants Transportation, Storage and Communications Transportation and Storage Road Sea Air Supporting and auxiliary transportation activities Communications Post Office Courier Services Telecommunications Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Financial Intermediation Banks & Other
 Financial Institutions Insurance and pension funding Activities Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 204.02 134.43 28.48 41.11 126.11 81.23 23.74 21.14 120.61 75.79 23.98 20.84 113.82 70.30 24.20 19.33 117.42 72.44 25.05 19.92 Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities Owner Occupied Dwellings Real estate activities Renting of machinery and equipment Computer and related activities Business Services Public Administration, Defence & Compulsory Social Security Education Public Private Health and Social Work Public Private Other community, social & personal services Public Private Private Households with Employed Persons 5.95 5.27 5.55 5.29 5.73 Less FISIM 24.52 17.50 16.74 16.02 15.75 Gross Value Added at Basic Prices 1,687.73 1,638.39 1,662.01 1,677.02 1,775.07 GROWTH RATE Taxes on products Less Subsidies GDP at Market Prices GROWTH RATE -2.92 231.24 0.00 -1.64 288.33 2.06 5.85 316.18 - 1,914.01 1,869.63 1,965.75 1,975.76 2,091.26 5.85 0.90 298.74 - 1.44 303.75 - -3.51 -2.32 0.51 5.14 72 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table.VII.
9: St. Kitts and Nevis Gross Domestic Product by Economic Activity at Basic Constant Prices 2009-2013 (EC$ mill) INDUSTRIES 2009 2010 Primary Activities Agriculture Crops Sugar Other Crops Livestock Forestry Fishing Secondary Activities Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Sugar Other Electricity & Water Electricity Water Construction Services related Activities Wholesale & Retail Trade Hotels & Restaurants Hotels Restaurants Transportation, Storage and Communications Transportation and Storage Road Sea Air Supporting and auxiliary transportation activities Communications Post Office -10.61 -8.59 -6.89 -6.89 -10.88 -8.05 2.42 3.68 8.06 8.06 -2.23 1.00 2011 2012 Prelim Estimate -9.39 11.40 -4.97 0.81 -2.61 1.92 1.92 -0.91 1.00 -2.61 -9.09 1.00 2013 proj 6.40 12.23 19.08 19.08 1.41 1.50 -14.22 0.02 32.34 -16.06 -3.53 -11.52 51.27 -10.61 -26.87 -6.44 -35.47 -3.49 1.72 3.14 61.88 -2.09 -8.59 -3.08 10.17 -10.73 -2.09 -8.59 -3.08 10.17 -10.73 6.71 1.85 14.81 -1.48 5.48 -11.78 4.19 2.54 7.10 -6.18 -2.03 -13.20 -1.99 -1.99 -2.14 -17.02 -12.25 -8.94 -10.26 12.16 -0.42 -6.10 -26.77 -27.11 -14.41 2.03 -3.36 -3.53 -16.01 -0.25 -1.36 -0.57 5.38 5.64 -2.50 6.99 5.15 5.18 -8.93 17.12 -0.49 -8.74 3.31 3.43 -0.45 1.43 1.26 -2.78 9.96 5.66 0.21 3.77 2.43 2.50 0.18 -2.06 -3.16 1.08 -1.96 11.09 3.78 5.03 3.63 3.63 3.63 3.02 6.16 9.50 0.41 0.81 -2.60 5.42 7.98 -10.07 0.57 8.58 1.05 8.98 0.00 1.60 2.08 -0.92 1.02 -0.17 3.75 73 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Courier Services Telecommunications Financial Intermediation Banks & Other Financial Institutions Insurance and pension funding Activities Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation Real Estate, Renting and Business Activities Owner Occupied Dwellings Real estate activities Renting of machinery and equipment Computer and related activities Business Services Public Administration, Defence and Compulsory Social Security Education Public Private Health and Social Work Public Private Other community, social & personal services Public Private -20.93 9.26 -20.59 9.59 -18.52 1.71 3.11 0.32 -1.64
 18.57 2.89 3.12 8.60 15.25 -20.07 2.38 -20.17 -20.68 -1.87 -30.28 3.08 2.14 6.58 14.99 -2.55 -2.24 -1.34 1.15 0.30 -12.91 -2.87 1.58 3.41 -45.41 -66.38 3.17 -8.69 -0.95 -0.33 0.44 0.07 -4.36 -0.75 1.31 1.93 -18.42 -18.24 -13.35 -3.58 -0.30 2.11 2.03 2.50 2.03 3.13 2.02 2.02 2.63 16.66 10.10 6.51 3.25 6.57 1.88 3.75 5.72 10.95 -5.16 4.21 8.74 -7.98 4.32 0.93 4.58 2.24 -1.75 11.95 -7.16 -4.27 -16.14 -8.13 -21.49 -7.18 -1.53 1.27 -7.52 2.12 0.63 7.43 -1.32 1.67 -1.50 -0.41 1.11 -3.97 1.34 0.73 3.38 1.22 69.15 -3.02 6.22 3.75 12.29 6.96 3.75 17.34 7.03 3.75 7.38 Private Households with Employed Persons -2.60 -6.05 9.49 -8.22 7.29 Less FISIM GROWTH RATE 4.63 5.65 6.14 3.51 -2.66 (3.77) (3.83) (1.88) (0.86) 3.81 Source: St. Kitts Nevis Statistics Department/ECCB 74 Section VIII ducation  Number of Public & Private Primary & Secondary Schools  Number of Students and Teachers (private & public)  General Information on Nurseries and Pre-Schools  CXC Subject Passes – Charlestown & Gingerland Secondary  Enrollment at Sixth Form College  CAPE Grade Distribution at Sixth Form College Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Education It was once said that education is the foundation on which every society ought to build productive and prosperous people.
To this end, the Ministry of Education continues to boast of the island high literacy rate.

This can be attributed to the fact that over the last five years, Nevis captured the State Scholar position back to back, during the years 2009 and 2010.

The State Scholar position is given to the top student within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis who returns the best result of any given year for CAPE Examination Level.

In 2009, Ms Sasha Godet received the accolade while in 2010 it was Ms Joanne Flemming.
Both students attended the Sixth Form College in Nevis.

The indicator in this section measures aspects of the primary and secondary education on the island of Nevis.

The indicator examines school enrollment of students and teachers; and students’ progress as it relates to the number of passes for CSEC and CAPE Examinations.
Recently renamed, the Cecele Browne Integrated School, the Special Education Unit is the only all age school on the island of Nevis which caters for children ages 5 to 16 with special needs.

Data revealed that between 2009 and 2014, the island continue to accommodate 10 primary schools, (7 public and 3 private), and 3 secondary schools, (2 public and 1 private).
Table VIII.1: Number of Public and Private Primary Schools, in Nevis, 2008/09 – 2012/13 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 Public Private Total Public Private Total Primary Public and Private School 7 3 10 7 3 10 7 3 10 Secondary Public and Private School 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 7 3 10 2 1 3 7 3 10 2 1 3 Source: Department of Education 76 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table VIII.2: Number of Students and Teachers in Public Primary School, in Nevis 2009/10 – 2012/13 Year 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Students Teachers 653 19 654 112 617 19 635 111 606 21 612 110 564 13 585 93 Table VIII.3: Number of Students and Teachers in Private Primary School, in Nevis 2009/10 – 2012/13 Year 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Students Teachers 83 0 93 17 77 0 86 17 81 0 80 18 63 0 58 18 Table VIII.4: Number of Students and Teachers in Public Secondary School, in Nevis 2009/10 – 2012/13 Year 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Students Teachers 538 36 502 82 479 44 545 75 484 37 557 63 456 42 567 87 Table VIII.5: Number of Students and Teachers in Private Secondary School, in Nevis 2009/10 – 2012/13 Year 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Students Teachers 15 1 20 7 17 2 15 9 15 2 13 7 15 2 13 7 YEAR Table VIII.6: General Info on Pre-schools and Nurseries in Nevis, 2008/09 - 2012/13 2012/ 2013 7 3 40 284 162 Private Preschool Centers Govt.
Preschool Centers Total Teachers in Preschools & Nurseries Children in Private Centers Children in Government Centers 2009/ 2010 8 3 52 333 153 2010/ 2011 7 3 36 304 156 2008/ 2009 8 3 67 430 154 2011/ 2012 7 3 38 310 168 Total Enrollment in Private Centers and Government Centers 584 486 460 478 446 Source: Department of Education 77 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The table below demonstrates the number of CSEC Subject passes for students of the Charlestown and Gingerland Secondary Schools over the period 2009 to 2013.
The trend shows a changeability in the number of subject passes for students taking 1 - 9 subjects or more.

By the end of 2013 a grand total of 863 subject passes were attained over a five year period.

Of that total, 150 were attained in 2009, 202 in 2010, 186 in 2011, 162 in 2012 and 163 in 2013.
Table VIII.7: CSEC Subject passes for Charlestown and Gingerland Secondary Schools, 2009 - 2013 Subject Passes 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9+ 47 38 37 28 75 54 39 34 69 46 47 24 57 41 35 29 40 54 48 21 TOTAL 150 202 186 162 163 250 200 150 100 50 0 Total 9+ Subjects 6-8 Subjects 3-5 Subjects 0-2 Subjects Year 2009 Year 2010 Year 2011 Year 2012 Year 2013 0-2 Subjects 3-5 Subjects 6-8 Subjects 9+ Subjects Total Source: Department of Education 78 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table VIII.8: CAPE Grade Distribution at the Charlestown Sixth Form College in Nevis, 2009 - 2013 Grade I II III IV V VI VII 2009 17 56 91 148 159 60 16 Number of Students NB: Grades 1-V Passing Grades Grades V1-V11 Failing Grades Table VIII.9: Enrollment at the Charlestown Secondary Sixth Form College in Nevis, 2009 - 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Sixth B Sixth A Total Girls 47 61 51 40 49 Boys 23 18 35 15 28 Girls 50 35 38 36 26 Boys 15 17 11 28 10 Girls 97 96 89 76 75 Boy 38 35 46 43 38 N.B: Figures were taken from the start of the new school term.
Comparison of Enrollment within the Sixth Form College 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Total Girls Total Boys Sixth A Sixth B Source: Charlestown Secondary School, Nevis 79 Section IX mployment  Employees by Selected Industries and Services  Work Permit Application by Sectors  Work Permit Application by Nationality (2013) Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Employment The industries and services on the island continue to battle with the impact of the global recession as activities slowly decline.
Between 2009 and 2013, the recorded number of employees dip slightly by approximately 0.45%.

One of the largest economic contributors to the economy, the construction industry, saw a decline in employment at the end of 2013 by 46.9% or by 353 when compared to the recorded number of employees in 2009.

Nevertheless, the industry showed an increase between 2012 and 2013 by some 92 employees.

Table IX.
1: Employees by Selected Industries and Services 2009 – 2013 2013 77 27 829 388 400 138 232 1,046 44 768 93 424 267 20 69 4,822 Industries and Services Agriculture Baking Civil Service Commercial Construction Domestic Financial Hotel & Guest Houses Manufacturing NE Workers Restaurants Services Statutory Corporations Telecommunications Transportation TOTAL Total 322 164 3,931 1,881 2,339 759 1,166 4,546 327 3,115 607 1,937 1,555 368 335 23,352 Source: Labour Department, Nevis The table (IX.1) also demonstrates that between 2009 and 2013, the Non-Establish sector grew by 160 while the Statutory Corporations industry declined by 198.
In addition, the manufacturing sector continues to decline at a rate of 11% per annum.

Over the period under review the issuance and renewal of work permit amounted to 6,643.

According to the data received from the Department of Labour, there has been a steady decline in the number of work permit issued.

This attributes to a 50.70% decrease by the end of 2013 when compared to the end of 2009 when 1,294 work permit were issued.
81 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table IX.2: Work Permit application by Sector 2009 - 2012 Sector Agriculture Baking Nevis Island Administration Domestic Construction Commercial Financial Hotel and Guest Houses Manufacturing Miscellaneous Restaurants Services Statutory Corporation Telecommunication Transportation TOTAL Total 376 43 598 200 1,153 290 51 433 168 2 278 946 63 5 39 6,643 Source: Department of Labour Upon analyzing the above table, it shows that the Nevis Island Administration or in particular, the public sector/civil service sector, the application for work permit has decreased at a rate of 22.25% per annum; while hotel and guest houses has increased its application process over the years.
Table IX.3 shows the number of work permit applications by nationality that was issued for the period 2013.

Of a total of 638, 322 were from the Caricom/OECS Region with 240 of Guyanese nationality.

83 from the United States of America, 74 from Jamaica, and 48 from India.

It is notable that the annual figure provided takes into consideration a percentage of renewals.
82 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table IX.3: Work Permit application by Nationality, 2013 Region Caricom/OECS Country Antillian Anguilla Barbados Dominica Grenada Guyana Jamaica Montserrat St. Lucia St. Vincent Trinidad Other Caribbean Cuba Dominican Republic Canada America United States Europe/CIS Haiti Surinam Belize Bahamas Cananda Ecuador Columbia Mexico/Caucasian Venezuela Honduras United States Austria Chile/Peru Denmark France Germany 83 Male Female Total Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table IX.3: Work Permit application by Nationality, 2013 con’t Male Female Total Region Europe/CIS Country Greece Ireland Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom United Kingdom Africa Asia Pacific Total Egypt Gambian Kenya Nigeria South Africa Croatia/Singapore China India Indonesia Italy Filipinos New Zealand Turkey Malaysia/Thailand 84 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Section X griculture roduction, rade  Egg Production  Throughput at the Marketing Division  Estimated Landing of Species of Fishes  Animal Slaughtered  Export of Sea Food  Trade (Import value)  Rainfall 85 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Agriculture Productivity measures are often used to indicate how well a country can use it resources to generate economic growth.
Economic growth can be seen as an improvement in living conditions of the populace.

Hence, one of the island’s economic activity which generates a large percentage of the island’s revenue is Agriculture.

The Department of Agriculture is the entity which generates such income from harvested crops as well as the Department of Fisheries which contributes to the foreign revenue.
Egg Production: The table on the right forecasts that the consumption of eggs on the island of Nevis has been on a high, as eggs are used for various foods preparation.

The year 2012 was the year that the Department of Agriculture recorded the highest yield of egg production, some 113,915 dozens with the lowest recorded figure in 2011 of 93,146 dozens.
Despite the minor changes in yield of production over the period under review, by the end of 2013, production recorded was 101,964 dozens; approximately 184 more than the end of 2009, which recorded a figure of 101,780 dozens.
Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Grand Total 86 Production per Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total Total per Dozen 29,250 27,300 25,450 19,780 101,780 23,027 26,845 16,380 26,894 93,146 27,630 25,935 25,760 25,300 104,625 24,570 28,483 29,624 30,938 113,615 27,000 26,756 26,864 21,344 101,964 515,130 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The chart below shows quartile data over the last five years, with an average of 25,940 dozens of eggs being yield every 2nd and 3rd quarters.
The egg market is supplied by a number of private individuals.

Production of eggs per 2nd & 3rd Quarters, 2009-2013 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2nd Quart 3rd Quart Marketing Division: The Marketing Division of the Department of Agriculture is responsible for marketing the department, the farmers’ produce and any individual within the general populace who wishes to market their agricultural goods and services.
According to the figures produced by the Marketing Division, an average of 130,068.4kg of harvested crop contributes to the annual growth of the economy.

The Division also recorded the ten targeted crops for the past three years (2011-2013) as Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey Dew Melon, Carrot, Corn, Onion, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Pepper, Tomato and Water Melon.
The following tables, X.2, X.3, X.4 and X.5 will display the throughput at the Marketing Division for the period 2009 to 2013 as well as the production analysis for targeted crops over the said period, (2011 – 2013).
87 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table X.2: Throughput at the Marketing Division on an annual basis 2011 - 2013 Produce Arugula Apricot Avocado Broccoli Basil Bora Beans Breadfruit Butternut Squash Cabbage Cauliflower Cantaloupe Carrots Cassava Christophene Cassava Meal Cherry Tomato Coconut Cucumber Dasheen Dragon Fruit Eddoes Eggplant Ginger Grapefruit Green Banana Green Papaya Green Plantain Golden Apple Guava Guava Pulp Herbs and Thyme Hot Peppers Honey Dew Melon Jelly Jujubi Lemon Grass Lettuce Limes Mangoes Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table X.
2: Throughput at the Marketing Division on an annual basis 2011 – 2013, con’t Produce Mint Okra Jumbo Onion Regular Onion Onion Oranges Papaya Ripe Passion Fruit Peanut Pineapple Pumpkin Red Pepper Ripe Banana Ripe Plantain Rosemary Sapodilla Seasoning Pepper Silk Banana Sorrel Sour Orange Sour Sop Star Apple String Beans Sugar Apple Sugar Cane Sweet Corn Sweet Pepper Sweet Potato Spinach Tania Thyme Tomatoes Watermelon Wax Apple White Potato Yams Zucchini Total Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table X.3: PRODUCTION ANALYSIS FOR 2011 OF TARGETED CROPS (KGS) Crop Cabbage Cantaloupe/Honey Dew Carrot Corn Onion Pumpkin Sweet pepper Sweet potato Tomato Watermelon TOTAL Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated TOTAL production 1st quarter 3,402 9,592 1,705 1,631 1,769 1,633 3,583 227 18,598 13,245 55,385 production 2nd quarter 726 12,678 2,631 340 272 8,505 6,895 0 16,329 48,217 96,593 production 3rd quarter 590 10,659 0 0 0 2,800 4,817 0 6237 25,174 50,277 Production 4th Quarter 1,220 1,985 1,043 2,835 0 0 7,276 9,221 29,889 16743 70,212 ESTIMATED PRODUCTION 5,938 34,914 5,379 4,806 2,041 12,938 22,571 9,448 71,053 103,379 272,467 Table X.4: PRODUCTION ANALYSIS FOR 2012 OF TARGETED CROPS (KGS) Crops Cabbage Cantaloupe/Honey Dew Carrot Corn Onion Pumpkin Sweet pepper Sweet potato Tomato Watermelon TOTAL Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated TOTAL production 1st quarter 1,438 8,165 1,134 4,809 7,711 5,660 9,811 5,737 17,169 19,082 80,716 production 2nd quarter 3,211 8,026 453 8,437 4,535 5,669 5,025 1,378 13,586 33,837
 84,157 production 3rd quarter 1,701 6,124 0 0 0 5,806 4,627 8,709 22,226 44,225 93,418 Production 4th Quarter 375 2722 1270 750 600 5,103 6,895 0 16,329 43,000 77,044 ESTIMATED PRODUCTION 6,725 25,037 2,857 13,996 12,846 22,238 26,358 15,824 69,310 140,144 335,335 90 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table X.5: PRODUCTION ANALYSIS FOR 2013 OF TARGETED CROPS (KGS) Crop Cabbage Cantaloupe/Honey Dew Carrot Corn Onion Pumpkin Sweet pepper Sweet potato Tomato Watermelon TOTAL Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated TOTAL production 1st quarter 1043 7665 272 1161 3515 6169 4264 3774 29,143 17,373 74,379 production 2nd quarter 227 6759 363 2608 2722 7257 1724 499 1134 22,453 45,746 production 3rd quarter 0 3175 907 54 2948 5987 1415 318 4223 28,372 47,399 Production 4th Quarter 91 3130 2068 0 0 7620 1134 227 11,906 2041 28,217 ESTIMATED PRODUCTION 1,361 20,729 3,610 3,823 12,133 27,033 8,537 4,818 46,406 70,239 198,689 Source: Department of Agriculture Animals Slaughter: The amount of animals slaughtered between 2009 and 2013 has been consistent ranging between 2,682 and 3,597.
The top seven animals slaughtered are Steers, Heifers, Cows, Bulls, Sheep, Goats and Pigs, with the slaughtering of pigs the modal animal slaughtered with the highest in 2009 of 1,752 and the lowest in 2012 of 856.
Animals 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Steers Heifers Cows Bulls Sheep Goats Pigs Total Total 14 132 366 541 5,852 2,854 6,301 16,060 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Comparison of the various animals slaughtered in Nevis, 2009-2013 Animals Slaughtered, 2009-2013 Pigs Goats Sheep Bulls Cows Heifers Steers 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Department of Fisheries: Another Unit within the Ministry of Agriculture is the Department of Fisheries, another one of the island’s economic sector which generates revenue via the export of seafood to neighbouring islands.
Data collected shows an overall of 802’163 pounds of seafood to include lobster, conch and crab were exported over a five year period.

85 pounds of conch shell contributed to the total figure recorded for export.

Table X.7 below provides a breakdown according to the recorded data from the Fisheries Department, Conch was the largest amount of seafood to be exported; this was closely followed by crab and then lobster.

In 2011, 294,747lbs was the highest recorded figure ever to be exported over the period.
Conch contributed some 291,408lbs in that said year.

Meanwhile, Table X.8 will portray the various species of fishes that were hauled over the five year period under review.

It must be noted that the Department recorded an estimated overall total value of EC$18,032,618 for a total overall haul of 1,861,271lbs of various fishes.
92 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table X.7: Export of Seafood per pound on a yearly basis, 2009 – 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Lobster 177 2,378 139 214 235 Conch 142,638 140,356 291,408 110,111 107,177 Crab 0 0 3,167 1,275 2,803 Conch Shell 0 0 33 14 38 Total 142,815 142,734 294,747 111.614 110,253 3,143 791,690 7,245 85 802,163 Comparison of Lobster, Conch and Crab exported to neighbouring islands between 2009 and 2013 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Lobster Conch Crab Crab Conch Lobster Table X.8: Estimated Landings of species of fishes during the period 2009 – 2013 SPECIES Snapper Grouper Grunt Old Wife Parrot Goatfish Doctor Fish Squirrelfish Triggerfish Porgy Angel Fish Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table X.8: Estimated Landings of species of fishes during the period 2009 – 2013 con’t SPECIES Conch Lobster Gar Ballhoo Jacks Dolphin Wahoo Tuna/Mackerel Kingfish Tuna/Kingfish Skip Jack Lion Fish Tuna Bonito Mackerel Mullet Marlin Shark Baracuda Shell Fish Crab Mixed Fish Tarpon Squid Other Turtle Congo Eel Total in (lbs) Value in (EC$) NB: Method of calculating the estimated landing has changed for 2012 and beyond.
Source: Fisheries Department, Nevis 94 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Trade: Revenue is also generated from the value of imports via the Customs Department.

A recorded amount of revenue to a total value of import goods and services between 2009 and 2013 is $561,496,376.49.

Imported value over the period fluctuated from year to year, but at the end of 2013, a total of $120,675,322.70 was collected when compared to the end of 2009, a total value of $98,061,767.29.
In comparison to 2012 and 2013, there was an increase of some $8,636,561.70 or 7.14%.

The stated values are inclusive of Cost Insurance and Freight.

The values also include government and other concessionary imports.
Table X.9: Total Value of Imports into Nevis 2009 – 2013 Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total $98,061,767.29 $108,769,818.90 $121,950,706.60 $112,038,761.00 $120,675,322.70 95 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Rainfall The Nevis Meteorological Department is responsible for the collection of rainfall data on the island.

The Department of Agriculture to some extent also collect rainfall data from the various rain gauges strategically placed around the island.

The data herein covers the period 2009 – 2013.


Total rainfall data was the highest in 2010 with a recorded amount of 1762.2 mm and the lowest in 2009 of 705.7 mm.

Highest total monthly recording was in the month of October 2010 of 424.7 mm.

Rainfall data collection is important as it determines how well agricultural crops grow and yield.

It helps farmers determine just how important fluctuations in precipitation are to the success of crops.
The absence of rain can hamper harvest outputs which then can cause a domino effect of not achieving projected yields and revenue outcome.

Recording rainfall for consecutive years can also teach farmers about fluctuations from year to year and help them plan accordingly as they learn nature’s patterns.

Most importantly they learn when to plant to allow plants to mature without irrigation as much as possible.
Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Total Table X.9: Rainfall Data (mm) in Nevis, 2009 - Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Section XI rime and rotection  Crime Statistics Reported  Number of Fires by Category 97 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Crime The issue of crime continues to be top priority not only for the enforcement agencies but the administrators of the island of Nevis.
Over the last five years, a combined total of 1,841criminal activities were recorded at the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Division, “C”.

House breaking was 361, Larceny 230, and possession of controlled drugs 298.

Other serious offences which contributed to the total figure were commercial premise breakings 157, burglary 134, armed robbery 80 and breakings with intent to enter and steal 70.
Table XI.1 Crime Statistics recorded between the period 2009 and 2013 Crime Category Murder Attempted Murder Manslaughter Wounding Grievous Bodily Harm (Inflicting/Causing) Wounding with intent (Firearm) Rape Unlawful Carnal knowledge Defilement/Incest Uttering of forged documents Indecent Assault on Females Assault with Intent to Rob Robbery/Armed Robbery Housebreaking Restaurant Breaking Housebreaking and Larceny (Other) Shop Breaking Supermarket Breaking Break & Enter Divine Place of Worship with intent to commit Felon Commercial Premise Breaking Storeroom Breaking Burglary 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table XI.1 Crime Statistics recorded between the period 2009 and 2013 con’t 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Crime Category Sacrilege Breaking with Intent to Enter and Steal Shooting with Intent Larceny Unlawful Possession Receiving Stolen Goods Obtaining Credit by Fraud Housebreaking with intent other 2 24 5 41 0 0 1 0 0 14 4 36 0 0 0 0 Other Malicious Damage to Property 13 22 Causing death by Careless/Reckless or Dangerous Driving Arson Possession of Controlled Drugs Possession with Intent to Supply Importing Controlled Drugs Cultivating of Controlled Drugs Unlawful Possession of Firearms/Explosives Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Fraudulent Conversion Malicious Damage Possession of Firearm with intent to endanger life Possession of Firearm Other crime, danger to life or bodily harm Total 334 366 381 368 392 1,841 The above table will also show the total number of other offences recorded over the said time frame.
78 recorded for Wounding; 61 for Malicious Damage; 51 for Possession with Intent to Supply; 35 for Other Malicious Damage to Property; 27 for Murder; 26 for Wounding with Intent; 24 for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition; 23 for Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and 12 with Indecent Assault on a Female.

99 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 The tables following display the various categories of fire broken down by the number of recorded fire calls at the Charlestown Fire Services for the years 2009 to 2013.
Fire and Rescue Services Table XI.2: Number of Fires by Category broken down by fire call in Nevis, 2009 Class- A Class- B Class- C False Motor Vehicle Accident Lampole Motorcycle House 3 Fuel Grass/Bush 100 Oil 3 0 Electrical 4 12 5 0 0 Stove Garbage Vehicle Other Total 1 24 0 0 128 3 4 12 5 0 0 Source: Fire Rescue Service 100 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table XI.3: Number of Fires by Category broken down by fire call in Nevis, 2010 Class- A Class- B Class- C False Motor Vehicle Accident Motor Vehicle Fire Motorcycle House 9 Fuel Grass/Bush 57 Oil Stove Garbage Vehicle Other Total 0 16 0 9 91 3 1 4 Electrical 18 9 3 18 9 3 7 7 0 0 Source: Fire & Rescue Service, Nevis Table XI.4: Number of Fires by Category broken down by fire call in Nevis, 2011 Class- A Class- B Class- C False Motor Vehicle Accident Motor Vehicle Fire Motorcycle House 11 Fuel Grass/Bush 82 Oil 1 0 Electrical 9 18 3 Stove Garbage Vehicle Other Total 0 25 0 2 120 1 9 18 3 Source: Fire & Rescue Service, Nevis 101 6 6 0 0 Nevis Statistical Digest 2014 Table XI.5: Number of Fires by Category broken down by fire call in Nevis, 2012 Class- A Class- B Class- C False Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Fire Motorcycle House 10 Fuel Grass/Bush 41 Oil 0 0 Electrical 2 15 Accident 0 2 0 Stove Garbage Vehicle Copper Other Total 0 32 3 1 0 87 0 2 15 0 2 0 Source: Fire & Rescue Service, Nevis Table XI.6: Number of Fires by Category broken down by fire call in Nevis, 2013 Class- A Class- B Class- C False Motor Vehicle Accident Motor Vehicle Fire Motorcycle House 9 Kitchen Grass/Bush 47 Propane 2 1 Electrical 3 20 3 4 0 Tool Shed Garbage Tyres Copper Other Total 4 50 2 0 0 112 Source: Fire & Rescue Service, Nevis 3 3 20 3 4 0 102