Here are some notable and popular individuals from Saint Kitts and Nevis, spanning politics, sports, music, and other fields:
Politics & Leadership
1. Denzil Douglas
- Former Prime Minister (1995–2015).
- One of the longest-serving heads of government in the Caribbean.
- Leader of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party.
2. Timothy Harris
- Prime Minister from 2015 to 2022.
- Known for leading the Team Unity coalition.
3. Terrance Drew
- Current Prime Minister (as of 2022).
- Physician by training, now leading the Labour Party.
Sports
4. Kim Collins
- World-class sprinter, specializing in the 100m and 200m.
- World Champion in the 100m at the 2003 World Championships in Paris.
- Represented Saint Kitts and Nevis in multiple Olympic Games.
- Known for being one of the oldest sprinters to compete at a high level (into his 40s).
Music & Culture
5. Joan Armatrading (British-born to Kittitian parents)
- Though raised in the UK, her family is from Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- Renowned singer-songwriter, known for her fusion of folk, jazz, blues, and pop.
- Multiple Grammy nominations and critical acclaim.
History & Legacy
6. Alexander Hamilton
- Born in Charlestown, Nevis, in 1755 or 1757.
- One of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
- First Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington.
- His birthplace in Nevis is a historical site and museum.
