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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1983. Part 4, Sections 49 and 50
Verified: 2020/05/13
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
i . No information available
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/05/13
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . Executive d . Boundary Commission
Comments: The Constituency Boundary Commission, which has five members appointed by Governor-General.
Source: Constitution 1983, Section 49.
Verified: 2020/05/13
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
f . Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: There shall be for Saint Christopher and Nevis a Governor-General who shall be a citizen appointed by Her
Majesty and shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure and who shall be Her Majesty’s representative in Saint
Christopher and Nevis.
Source: Article 21, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: (1) There shall be a Prime Minister of Saint Christopher and Nevis who shall be appointed by the
Governor-General.
(2) Whenever the Governor-General has occasion to appoint a Prime Minister he or she shall appoint a
Representative who appears to him or her likely to command the support of the majority of the Representatives.
Source: Article 52, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Article 21, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: There shall be for Saint Christopher and Nevis a Parliament which shall consist of Her Majesty and a National Assembly.
Source: Article 25, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: 11 members are directly elected by people in single seat constituencies, 3 other -called Senators- are appointed by Governor General, one by advice of Leader of Opposition and two by advie of Prime Minister. In addition there is a Speaker of the Assembly, that could be elected from among members who are not part of the Cabinet or Paralmentary Secretaries or from among persons who are not members of the Assembly but could qualify as one of them.
Source: Article 29, 30 and 32, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments:
Source: Articles 20 and 50, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
c . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Single seats constituencies
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length) b . Elections can be called at any time (specify by whom) d . Other
Comments: Pairlamentary period shall be five years, but Governor General has the power of dissolve it at any time, in accordance with advice of Prime Minister.
Also at any time, when British Monarch is in war Parilament may extend its period for not more than twelve months at a time.
If any seat is vacant, election or appointment shall be with in ninety days after.
Source: Article 47 and 48, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/14
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
b . Separate legislation
Comments: There are two basic pieces of legislation which govern the electoral process: Firstly, the saint Christopher and Nevis Constitution Order 1983 of 23rd June 1983 no. 881. Secondly, the National Assembly Election Act cap. 162. The House of Assembly Election Ordinance Amendment Act 1983 no. 16 of 1983 and the Elections Registration Regulations of 1984 were made under the provision of section 104 of the National Assembly Act cap. 162.
Source: Article 28, National Assembly Election Act
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments: National Assembly Election Act
Revision Date: 31 Dec 2009
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections d . Referendums
Comments: The National Electoral Laws also cover the management/delivery of the Nevis Island Assembly Elections, referendum and by-elections.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Article 29, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: The High Court
Source: Article 36, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates c . Voters e . Other
Comments: The High court has jurisdiction to hear and determine any question related with voters, candidates and members of National Assembly.
Source: Article 36, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Superior Court
Comments: The High Court
Source: Article 36, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments:
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
b . The Prime Minister
Comments:
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: Articles 70 and 71， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments: Period may be specified by the Governor General
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
e . Governmental appointment
Comments: The chairperson is appointed by the Governor-General, acting in his or her own deliberate judgment.
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission is composed of 3 members;
(a) a chairperson appointed by the Governor-General, acting in his or her own deliberate
judgment;
(b) one member appointed by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Prime Minister; and
(c) one member appointed by the Governor-General, acting in accordance with the advice of the
Leader of the Opposition.
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
c . Combination of partisanship and expertise
Comments:
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
b . Head of Government d . Opposition
Comments: Members are appointed by the Governor general on advice of the Prime Minister and the leader of opposition.
Source: Article 33， Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/09
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body h . Political parties/ candidates
Comments: The observer group noted that the voter education was not impartial, the political parties were biased in their educational activities.
Source: Commonwealth election observation group, 2004
Verified: 2020/04/15
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
d . No information available
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
m . No information available
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Every Commonwealth citizen of the age of eighteen years or upwards who possesses such qualifications relating to residence or domicile in Saint Christopher and Nevis as Parliament may prescribe shall, unless he or she is disqualified by Parliament from registration as such, be entitled to be registered as a voter for the purpose of electing Representatives in one (but not more than one) constituency in accordance with the provisions of any law in that behalf and no other person may be registered as such.
Source: Article 29, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence
Comments: Every Commonwealth citizen of the age of eighteen years or upwards who possesses such qualifications relating to residence or domicile in Saint Christopher and Nevis as Parliament may prescribe shall, unless he or she is disqualified by Parliament from registration as such, be entitled to be registered as a voter for the purpose of electing Representatives in one (but not more than one) constituency in accordance with the provisions of any law in that behalf and no other person may be registered as such.
Source: Article 29, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
h . Other
Comments: Those who are disqualified by Parliament from registration/voting cannot be registered as a voter.
Source: Article 29, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Supervisor of Elections
Source: Article 34, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments: One must be registered in order to vote.
Source: Article 34, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: However, one must be registered in order to vote.
Source: Article 34, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) b . Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: a) Support of at least two electors from the constituency concerned
b) Deposit of a sum equivalent to US$ 55, which is reimbursed on obtaining at least 1/8 of votes cast in the constituency.
Source: National Assembly Elections Act
IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2267.htm
Verified: 2020/04/15
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: One chamber only.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship c . Country of birth e . Citizenship of parents f . Registration j . Other
Comments: Subject to section 28, a person shall be qualified to be elected or appointed as a member of the National Assembly if, and shall not be so qualified unless, he or she is a citizen of the age of twenty-one years or upwards and he or she or one of his or her parents was born in Saint Christopher and Nevis and he or she is domiciled there at the date of his or her nomination for election or his or her appointment, as the case may be.
Source: Article 27, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: A person shall be qualified to be elected or appointed as a member of the National Assembly if, and shall not be so qualified unless, he or she is a citizen of the age of twenty-one years or upwards and he or she or one of his or her parents was born in Saint Christopher and Nevis and he or she is domiciled there at the date of his or her nomination for election or his or her appointment, as the case may be.
Source: Article 27, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: One chamber only.
Source:
Verified: 2020/05/13
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments: Political party and campaign financing in St. Kitts and Nevis is wholly private; there is no government funding for campaigns, whether direct or indirect.
Source: Electoral Observation Mission Final Report
International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Verified: 2020/04/16
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/05/13
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
f . No information available
Comments: There is no public funding for political parties.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Verified: 2020/04/16
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/16
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Political parties and candidates are expected to raise their own campaign funds, which they do both locally and internationally from groups, individuals, and the private sector.
Source: Electoral Observation Mission Final Report
Verified: 2020/04/16
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source: Electoral Observation Mission Final Report
Verified: 2020/04/16
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
i . Other
Comments: Political parties are not required to adopt standardized accounting mechanisms or produce reports to the electoral authority. Neither the Electoral Commission nor the Supervisor of Elections has the mandate to audit campaign finances. Because political parties publish little information about the sources of their financing, citizens lack access to such information. The lack of transparency and the absence of rules or restrictions on campaign donations make it difficult to know the amounts, groups, or individuals involved in financing campaigns.
Source: Electoral Observation Mission Final Report
Verified: 2020/04/16
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/16
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The current regime is characterized by an absence of regulations or restrictions on the amount that parties can raise or spend for electoral purposes. There are no prohibitions, for example, on anonymous or foreign donations, as is the case in much of the region.
Source: Electoral Observation Mission Final Report
Verified: 2020/04/16
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
m . Organized alphabetically r . Other
Comments: The ballot of each voter shall be a printed paper in the form set out as Form No. 11 in the Second Schedule (in this Act called a ballot paper) in which the names, descriptions, symbols and residences of the candidates alphabetically arranged in the order of their surnames and numbered accordingly shall be printed exactly as they are set out in the nomination paper. Each ballot paper shall have a number printed on the back and shall have attached to it a counterfoil with the same number printed on the face and there shall be a line of perforations between the ballot paper and the counterfoil.
Source: Article 70, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments: One chamber only.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
s . Not Applicable
Comments: The prime minister is appointed.
Source:
Verified: 2020/05/13
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments: After all the ballot boxes have been received they shall be opened for the count of votes and in the presence of such of the candidates or their agents.
Source: Article 88, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud l . Counted by hand p . Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count t . Other
Comments: After all the ballot boxes have been received they shall be opened for the count of votes and in the presence of such of the candidates or their agents.
Record and count the number of votes given to each candidate (allowing the candidates and their agents full opportunity to see such votes but not the official number on the back of the ballot paper), and a poll clerk and not less than two witnesses shall be supplied with tally sheets upon which they may keep their own score as each vote is called out by the returning officer.
Source: Article 88, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
c . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: The candidate who on the completion of the count is found to have the largest number of votes shall then be declared by the returning officer to be elected as the member for the constituency.
Source: Article 88, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
a . Ballots b . Unused and spoiled ballots
Comments: The ballot papers which respectively indicate the votes given for each candidate shall be put into separate envelopes, all rejected ballot papers shall be put into a special envelope and all such envelopes shall be sealed by the returning officer and by such agents or witnesses present as may desire to seal them or to sign their names thereon in addition or instead.
Source: Article 88, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
c . Signatures on sealed envelopes
Comments: All envelopes shall be sealed by the returning officer and by such agents or witnesses present as may desire to seal them or to sign their names thereon in addition or instead.
Source: Article 88, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The candidate who on the completion of the count is found to have the largest number of votes shall then be declared by the returning officer to be elected as the member for the constituency.
Source: Article 88, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments: The candidate who on the completion of the count is found to have the largest number of votes shall then be declared by the returning officer to be elected as the member for the constituency.
Source: Article 88, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments: ZIZ Radio is the country's government-owned radio station, which also operates BigWave 96.7. The country also has several commercial radio stations including Winn FM, Choice FM, Radio One, KYSS FM and Voice of Nevis, which is a Nevis based medium-wave station.
Source: Commonwealth of Nations
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: Commonwealth of Nations
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments: There is no daily newspaper. There are two independent weekly newspapers: The Leewards Times and The St. Kitts Nevis Observer. Both appear on Fridays and print in English. The Labour Spokesman, affiliated with the government's party, publishes twice weekly, on Wednesday and Saturday in English. The Democrat is backed by the opposition party and appears every Saturday, also in English.
Source: Press Reference
http://www.pressreference.com/No-Sa/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis.html
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
e . Lack of print media
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME009
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME011
What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Except with his or her own consent, a person shall not be hindered in the enjoyment of his or her freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and information without interference, freedom to communicate ideas and information without interference (whether the communication is to the public generally or to any person or class of persons) and freedom from interference with his or her correspondence.
Source
Constitution
Verified
2020/04/27
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio d . Private television
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME018
What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Except with his or her own consent, a person shall not be hindered in the enjoyment of his or her freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions without interference, freedom to receive ideas and information without interference, freedom to communicate ideas and information without interference (whether the communication is to the public generally or to any person or class of persons) and freedom from interference with his or her correspondence.
Source
Constitution
Verified
2020/04/27
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
b . Independent regulator
Comments: The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (St. Kitts and Nevis)
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME022
What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Not explicitly stated.
Where the Minister proposes to vary, or revoke or suspend a licence or frequency authorisation, he shall notify the licensee or frequency authorisation holder of the reasons for the proposed variation, revocation or suspension; and specify a period of not less than two months from the date of the notice within which representation with respect to the proposal may be made.
Source
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (St. Kitts and Nevis)
Verified
2020/04/27
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments: There is no allocation of free broadcast time or free printed advertisement space to political parties.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/27
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Every person who, at the time when a referendum is held for the purposes of this section, would be
entitled to vote in elections of Representatives held in the island of Saint Christopher shall be entitled to vote on that
referendum in that island; every person who, at that time, would be entitled to vote in elections of Representatives
held in the island of Nevis shall be entitled to vote on that referendum in that island: and no other person shall be
entitled to vote on that referendum in the island of Saint Christopher or, as the case may be, in the island of Nevis.
Source: Article 38, Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Every person who, at the time when a referendum is held for the purposes of this section, would be entitled to vote in elections of Representatives held in the island of Saint Christopher shall be entitled to vote on that referendum in that island; every person who, at that time, would be entitled to vote in elections of Representatives held in the island of Nevis shall be entitled to vote on that referendum in that island: and no other person shall be entitled to vote on that referendum in the island of Saint Christopher or, as the case may be, in the island of Nevis.
Not less than two-thirds of all the votes validly cast on that referendum in the island of Saint Christopher and two-thirds of all the votes validly cast on that referendum in the island of Nevis.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Referendums are optional.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments: The right of any person to vote on a referendum under this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as may be prescribed by Parliament for the purposes of the referendum.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Parliament of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No information provided.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No information provided.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments: No official information provided.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No information provided.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . None
Comments: No information provided.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Referendums are optional.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
b . Yes, in some regions/states/provinces
Comments: Referendum can be held in the island of Nevis, with a two-thirds majority required.
An independence referendum was held in Nevis on 10 August 1998.
Source: Political Database of the Americas
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Referendums are optional.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: Referendums are optional.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated. However, an example would be independence.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Referendums are optional.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not explicitly stated.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify below)
Comments: Not less than two-thirds of all the votes validly cast on that referendum in the island of Saint Christopher and two-thirds of all the votes validly cast on that referendum in the island of Nevis.
Source: Constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Verified: 2020/04/20
DD042
Question: In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election? Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments: Voting requirements are the same.
Every person who, at the time when a referendum is held for the purposes of this section, would be entitled to vote in elections of Representatives held in the island of Saint Christopher shall be entitled to vote on that referendum in that island; every person who, at that time, would be entitled to vote in elections of Representatives held in the island of Nevis shall be entitled to vote on that referendum in that island: and no other person shall be entitled to vote on that referendum in the island of Saint Christopher or, as the case may be, in the island of Nevis.
Source: Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Referendums are optional.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD060
Question: At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD066
Question: What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD086
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: No official information provided.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Not applicable.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: The main issue being Nevis independence.
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook (2008) http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD132
Year of introducing Direct Democracy
Question: What year were the first Direct Democracy mechanisms introduced to the legal framework?
Answer:
f . 1981-2000
Comments: 23 June 1983
Source: Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/26
DD133
Question: What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer:
f . 1981-2000
Comments: 1998 Nevis independence referendum
Source: Political Database of the Americas
Verified: 2020/04/26
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The person who, for the time being, exercises the functions of the office of Supervisor of Elections shall execute and perform all the other powers and duties which by this Act are conferred and imposed on him or her.
Source: Article 30, National Assembly Elections Act
Verified: 2020/04/19
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: National Assembly Elections Act
Final report of the OAS on the 2010 General Election: http://www.oas.org/sap/docs/DECO/2010/SAINT_KITTS_NEVIS_JAN_25_2010.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/18
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Final report of the OAS on the 2010 General Election, p. 11: http://www.oas.org/sap/docs/DECO/2010/SAINT_KITTS_NEVIS_JAN_25_2010.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/18
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Final report of the OAS on the 2010 General Election, p. 11: http://www.oas.org/sap/docs/DECO/2010/SAINT_KITTS_NEVIS_JAN_25_2010.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/18
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/19
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: National Assembly Elections Act
Final report of the OAS on the 2010 General Election: http://www.oas.org/sap/docs/DECO/2010/SAINT_KITTS_NEVIS_JAN_25_2010.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/01/18
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