National ICT Strategic Plan Government of St Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis St Kitts and Nevis is a premier small island developing state as is evidenced by its successful record of economic performance and social development. An analysis of St Kitts and Nevis’ situation from the geopolitical, social, economic and structural perspectives showcases the odds of the country achieving greater long-term sustainable economic growth and development over the strategic planning period 2007 to 2012. St Kitts and Nevis is one of 12 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean Basin. The islands have no known mineral resources. Despite its small size, St Kitts and Nevis has a relatively high per capita income of approximately US $8,800 making it a middle-income developing country. Since independence from Britain in 1983, successive governments have sought to diversify the production base of the economy. Given its soil, topography and rainfall Ministry of Finance, Sustainable Development, Information and Technology November, 2006 7