Tourism, export-oriented manufacturing, and offshore banking activity have assumed larger roles.
Most food is imported.
The government has undertaken a program designed to revitalize the faltering sugar sector. It is also working to improve revenue collection in order to better fund social programs. In 1997 some leaders in Nevis were urging separation from Saint Kitts on the basis that Nevis was paying far more in taxes than it was receiving in government services. All information is subject to change at any time. Global Direct Corp. assumes no liability for the use of the database or activities of its franchisees.