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Nevis is a relatively small Caribbean island, the birthplace of US founding father Alexander Hamilton and home to some 13,000 citizens, who I am proud to serve as Premier.

While by no means at the heart of President Trump's agenda, Nevisians extend our warm congratulations to him following his second inauguration. Together, we can work towards order and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere.

US-Caribbean relations must not be underestimated in their importance. The region posts consistent trade deficits with the US, depending on our northerly neighbor for more than a third of imports. In particular, Saint Kitts and Nevis, the two islands that form a nation, spends a great deal of its budget on American petroleum, which keeps the economy ticking.

Beyond advantageous terms of trade, President Trump will also need the........

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