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The British High Commission in Kingston represents the UK government in Jamaica and also maintains and develops relations between the UK and Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October 2025. Here is how you can help.
HMS Trent sailed to Jamaica to help with humanitarian support, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
List of lawyers for British nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Jamaica.
The UK Government is mobilising £5 million in additional emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
The UK Foreign Secretary and Caribbean foreign ministers met at the 11th UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum in Kingston, Jamaica, on 18 May 2023.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Ms Alicia Herbert OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Ms Judith Slater. Ms Herbert will take up her appointment during September 2025.
List of medical facilities for British nationals who require these services in Jamaica.
The UK Government is mobilising £2.5m in emergency humanitarian funding to support the Caribbean region’s recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
This independent thematic evaluation assessed FCDO support to improve climate resilience in the Caribbean, through a range of programmes and initiatives.
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