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  • Change of British High Commissioner to The Bahamas - August 2019

    Mrs Sarah Dickson has been appointed High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as we open our resident High Commission in Nassau.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary expands UK Commonwealth diplomatic network

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson announced an expansion of the UK's overseas network with the opening of nine new diplomatic posts in Commonwealth countries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 29th session: Lord Ahmad's statement

    Lord Ahmad issued a statement to mark the end of the 29th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations in Geneva.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint statement on trade between UK and the CARIFORUM states

    Joint statement signed by Trade Minister Greg Hands and the CARIFORUM states agreeing to discuss future trade ties.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hurricanes Irma and Maria: government response and advice

    Summarises the UK government response and the advice for British nationals affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hurricane Irma: Sir Alan Duncan's statement, 12 September 2017

    The Minister spoke in the House of Commons on the government response to Hurricane Irma in our Overseas Territories and other affected countries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Hurricane Irma: Sir Alan Duncan's statement, 7 September 2017

    Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan gave a House of Commons statement on the UK government's response to Hurricane Irma.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British High Commission closed on October 3 and 4

    Due to Hurricane Matthew, the British High Commission in Kingston will be providing an emergency only service on 3 and 4 October.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 23 Jamaicans and 1 Bahamian awarded 2016/17 scholarships

    The British High Commission is pleased to announce that 23 Jamaicans and 1 Bahamian have been awarded the 2016-17 Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Caribbean Prosperity fund call for bids

    The British High Commission in Kingston is inviting concept bids for the FCO’s Prosperity Fund 2016/17.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Your passport application: did you send it to the right place?

    Get it right, be on your flight! Get it wrong, the wait may be long!

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Economic Diplomacy Fund - Call for Proposals 2015

    We are now welcoming second round bids for the UK- Caribbean Economic Diplomacy Fund.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarships open 3 August in Jamaica and Bahamas

    The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/2017 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/apply from 3 August until 3 November 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • (Emergency Travel Documents) ETDs :Save Money, Save Strain

    ETD cases can often be avoided if you value your passport, treat it with care, know where it is at all times and check its validity

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK-Caribbean Economic Diplomacy Fund - Call for Proposals 2015

    We are now welcoming bids for the UK- Caribbean Economic Diplomacy Fund.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Preparing for the 2016 Hurricane Season

    The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, and can affect the Caribbean as well as southern and eastern USA and Atlantic Canada.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Our programme funds

    Find out about the project funding opportunities available through the British High Commission, during Financial Year 2015-2016

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call for bids for the Prosperity Central Fund

    The British High Commission in Kingston would like to invite concept bids for the FCO’s Prosperity Fund 2015/16

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update of Changes to Birth and Death registration overseas

    Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Four awarded Chevening Scholars in Jamaica and Bahamas

    Three Jamaicans and one Bahamian have been awarded the 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarships to pursue post-graduate studies in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government