In early September 2017, Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean islands of Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, British and United States Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Martin/Sint Maarten.
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June to November is the official hurricane season, although storms only usually hit during September or October.
Mt.Liamuiga is the only 'live' or likely to erupt again volcano in St.Kitts. It has had a number of explosive eruptions in the past, but the most recent major eruption occurred 1,600 years ago.
Booby High Shoal, NevisThe circular reef is full of lobster, stingrays, grunts, and schooling horse-eye jacks, while hawksbill turtles are often spotted grazing on the sponges and corals. Deeper ledges provide shelter to nurse sharks.
You'll find that local citizens and residents of the country are super friendly. This makes it a popular and inviting destination for travellers as well as its warm weather. St Kitts is famous for its blue seas and fine sandy beaches as well as its gorgeous green mountain chain.
Saint Kitts is the larger and slightly more developed of the two islands, and it hosts the nation's capital of Basseterre. Nevis, on the other hand, is a bit “wilder” and more laidback, but it beats its bigger twin when it comes to pristine beaches and hiking scenery.
The Nevis to St Kitts crossing is a significant open water swim of 4.1 km/2.5mile across The Narrows. Conditions during the event may be challenging and swimmers should have a good understanding of open water swimming.
Discrimination, sexist rhetoric, and intimidation toward women and their families discourage many from engaging in the political environment. The population of St. Kitts is primarily Afro-Caribbean and Anglican, but other ethnic and religious groups engage in the political process.