Nevis was the first of the British West Indies, along with St. Kitts, to be settled by Europeans in 1623. It was fought over by the English and French before being ceded to Britain in 1783. Nevis, and other neighbouring islands, formed a single British colony, and also attained separate unity from time to time throughout its history. It then became part of the West Indies Federation in 1958-61. Nevis became an associated state of the United Kingdom in 1967, along with St. Kitts, and by 1983 it attained its independence.
All traffic keeps to the left, and international highway signs are used.
Taxis Fares are fixed, and can be negotiated beforehand. The Caribe Queen leaves twice a day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.