1967 Anguillian separation referendum explained

Country:Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla
Flag Year:1958
Yes:1,813
No:5
Invalid:0
Electorate:2,554

A referendum on separating from Saint Kitts and Nevis was held in Anguilla on 11 July 1967.[1] In February Anguilla had become part of the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation.[1] However, on 30 May the police were expelled and a "Peace Keeping Committee" installed as a government.[1] The referendum was approved by 99.72% of voters, and the following day "President" Ronald Webster declared the separation. However, his new government was not recognised by either the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation or the United Kingdom.[1]

Aftermath

A related referendum was held in 1969 with similar results.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=ai011967 Anguilla, 11 July 1967: Separation from St Kitts and Nevis; Peace Committee as Government