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  • British High Commissioner Presents Credentials to President Yameen

    The new British High Commissioner to the Maldives, presented his letter of credence to H E President Abdulla Yameen on Monday 25 May, 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister expresses concern about sentencing of former Maldives President Nasheed

    Hugo Swire urges calm across the Maldives and encourages political parties to act with moderation, restraint and within bounds of the law.

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

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

  • St David’s Day 2015

    Message from the Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales to mark St David’s Day 2015.

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

  • Hugo Swire concerned by treatment of former Maldives President

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, responds to the continued detention of former President Nasheed in Maldives.

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

  • Indian Ocean tsunami 10th anniversary: Prime Minister's message

    A message from the Prime Minister to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

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

  • Indian Ocean tsunami 10th anniversary: Prime Minister's message

    A message from the Prime Minister to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka & Maldives

    James Dauris has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives.

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

  • The Christmas Truce Centenary Resonates in Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission and the German Embassy, organised a commemoration of the centenary of the WWI Christmas Truce.

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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

  • Have you applied for a Chevening Scholarship from the UK? Three days left to apply!

    There are three days left to apply for a prestigious Chevening Scholarship! Applications must be submitted online at www.chevening.org and the deadline for receipt of applications is 15 November, 2014 at 23.59 GMT.

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

  • Statement to mark the World Day against Death Penalty

    On Friday, 10 October, 2014 The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H E John Rankin issued a statement to mark The World Day Against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Statement by British Deputy High Commissioner to mark World Peace Day

    British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Laura Davies has issued a statement to mark the 32nd International Day of Peace.

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

  • Important Notice to Visa Customers

    UK Visas and Immigration posts are currently experiencing some technical problems.

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

  • 50th anniversary of the last UK execution

    British Deputy High Commissioner in Colombo explains the UK’s view on the death penalty.

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

  • New Passport Pass-back Service Announced for Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission today announced the launch of a passport pass-back service for UK visa applicants.

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

  • UKVI Visa Application centre in Male’

    The British High Commission is pleased to announce that a Visa Application Centre (VAC) will operate in Male’ on 27 August, 2014.

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

  • Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to start tomorrow

    Message from the British High Commissioner to the Maldives to mark the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to start tomorrow

    Message from the British High Commissioner to the Maldives to mark the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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