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Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Jamaica's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
HMS Trent sailed to Jamaica to help with humanitarian support, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
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 is preparing flights to bolster commercial capacity and transport British nationals out of Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on 28 October 2025. Here is how you can help.
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.
The FCDO is inviting British nationals in Jamaica to register their presence
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.
Minister set to formally launch a joint programme for violence prevention, and visit UK-supported health centre that withstood Hurricane Beryl
Jamaica's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Minister for the Caribbean and Americas, David Rutley MP, signs memorandum of understanding for work to be done to improve access to climate finance in the Caribbean.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Speaking at Santiago’s Gabriela Mistral Cultural Centre, James Cleverly outlined the ambitious future of UK-Latin America relations and called for the region to be given a greater voice on the world stage.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Jamaica and South America, including Colombia, Chile and Brazil, to renew historic friendships and build new ones.
Renewed commitment brings gender and equalities at the heart of UK’s work in the LATAC region, as part of the UK government’s commitment to tackle inequalities around the world.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly attended the 22nd Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London.
Foreign Secretary announces the UK will begin to deliver 9 million COVID-19 vaccines around the world to help tackle the pandemic.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Ms Judith Slater has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Mr Asif Ahmad CMG.
The UK has announced its replenishment of the Caribbean Special Development Fund.
The UK delivers statement on Jamaica at the 36th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
Around 310 more British travellers will be able to return home from Jamaica on a second charter flight organised by the Government.
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