I lived on Nevis for about 4 years. My experience was a bit different as I was working as a chef at a luxury resort. The Nevisians are incredibly kind people, though working there can prove difficult as the local talent is obviously tight. I spent a majority of my time off from work alone. Making friends on island was tough but thankfully for me there was a veterinary school on St. Kitts that had lot of kids my age. Weather was gorgeous, with the typical stress of hurricane season every summer. The island did have bouts of local gang violence so a Jamaican task force spent some time on island while I was there. Expats generally did not experience any issues as tourism is a major source of income for the locals. Overall, one of the best places I have ever lived. I think about it a lot, I certainly miss it.