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What did Anguillans do after rejecting the Saint Kitts and Nevis government in 1967?

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Anguilla

After Anguilla became part of an associated state with Saint Kitts and Nevis in 1967, the islanders rejected the administration, fearing that their small population would suffer discrimination in the local parliament.12

In response, Anguillans took the following actions:

  • Ejection of authorities: On May 30, 1967, Anguillans ejected the Saint Kitts police from the island.123
  • Establishment of governance: They set up their own council to manage local affairs.13
  • Declaration of independence: In July 1967, Anguilla officially proclaimed itself an independent republic.123

These actions led to a period of conflict and failed negotiations, eventually resulting in British intervention in 1969 and the island being placed directly under British control via the Anguilla Act of 1971. The union with Saint Kitts and Nevis was formally severed in 1980.13