November 8, 2003 saw the founding of Nevisian Association of Washington DC (NEV-DC). The organization was founded as a number of Nevisians in the Washington DC area, at the invitation of Everton (Swagga) Elliot, pledged to come together with the objective of creating an organization which will create a positive impact on the lives of Nevisians at home and abroad. The mission statement of The Nevis Association of Washington DC (NEV-DC) is: The Nevis Association of Washington DC (NEV-DC) will strive to promote economic, educational, technological, social and cultural advancement of Nevisians and their descendants, at home and abroad. With the objective of fulfilling this mission, the organization wishes to engage Nevisian organizations at home and abroad in being actively involved in issues that affect the island of Nevis.

NEV-DC is a non-partisan organization, and has no interest in supporting any political party or organization in Nevis. NEV-DC is, however, interested in issues affecting Nevis, and vows to always act in the interest of Nevis, regardless of which political party supports said issues. Membership in NEV-DC is open to Nevisians, their descendants, and other persons and organizations having an interest in the advancement of Nevis and Nevisians. Anyone wishing to join the organization may contact the following persons: Everton 'Swagga' Obi Elliot, Fitzroy Williams, Shauna Stanley, Felicia Powell, Dr. Gilbert Daniel, Jasmine Daniel, Dr. Everson Hull, Rhona Jones, Dr. Keithley Jones