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  • Update from Priti Patel on the UK's response to Hurricane Irma

    When crisis hits, it is right that the world looks to Britain for its leadership and the UK has already provided lifesaving support.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Jamaica: Asif Anwar Ahmad

    Mr Asif Anwar Ahmad has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica.

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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

  • UK’s Development Minister for the Caribbean launches Infrastructure Fund

    The Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF) was launched on Monday night (April 4th) by Baroness Verma, UK’s Development Minister for the Caribbean during her visit to Jamaica.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK’s Development Minister for the Caribbean to visit Jamaica

    Baroness Verma, the UK’s Development Minister for the Caribbean will visit Jamaica on 3-5 April 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shakespeare lives

    Prime Minister David Cameron's op-ed on the celebration of 400 years since William Shakespeare's death.

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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

  • PM's speech to the Jamaican Parliament

    David Cameron addressed the Jamaican Parliament during his visit to the region, praising the strong links between the UK and the Caribbean.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM announces £300 million fund for Caribbean infrastructure

    New fund will invest in roads, bridges and ports to help drive economic growth and development across the region.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK signs deal to send Jamaican prisoners home

    An agreement between the UK and Jamaica allows Jamaican prisoners serving time in British prisons to return home.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Minister for the Caribbean to visit Jamaica

    Mr Grant Shapps MP, the British Minister for the Caribbean, will visit Jamaica on 26-27 August 2015

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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

  • Changes to UK transit rules introduced

    On 1 December 2014 the airside and landside transit visa requirements for the UK were amended.

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