Constitution St-Kitts-Nevis - ICRC

1983 Saint Kitts and Nevis Constitution
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100. Nevis Island Legislature.
101. Nevis Island Assembly.
102. Nevis Island Administration.
103. Power to make laws.
104. Provisions applied with modifications.
105. Exercise of Governor-General's functions.
106. Responsibilities of Administration.
107. Public safety and public order.
108. Finance.
109. Staff.
110. Revenue allocation.
111. Grants and loans.
112. Disputes between Administration and Government.
113. Separation of Nevis from Saint Christopher.
114. Interpretation.
CHAPTER XI
MISCELLANEOUS
115. Secession of Nevis.
116. Functions of Governor-General.
117. Resignations.
118. Re-appointment and concurrent appointments.
119. Interpretation.
120. Text of modified provisions.
SCHEDULES
1. PROVISIONS REFERRED TO IN SECTION 38(3).
2. RULES FOR DELIMITATION OF CONSTITUENCIES.
3. ALTERATIONS IF NEVIS SECEDES.
4. FORMS OF OATH.
5. LEGISLATIVE POWERS.
6. TEXT OF PROVISIONS APPLIED WITH MODIFICATIONS.
THE CONSTITUTION OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS
WHEREAS the People of Saint Christopher and Nevisa)
declare that the nation is established on the belief in Almighty God and the inherent dignity of
each individual;
b) assert that they are entitled to the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms;
c) believe in the concept of true democracy with free and fair elections;
d) desire the creation of a climate of economic well-being in the context of respect for law and order;
and
e) are committed to achieve their national objectives with a unity of purpose:
NOW THEREFORE, the following provisions shall have effect as the Constitution of Saint
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