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  • Changes to visa processing at the British High Commission Kingston

    From September 2nd 2014, applications for settlement in the United Kingdom submitted in Jamaica and other locations in the Caribbean will be decided by UK Visas and Immigration, Sheffield.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship Programme 2015/16 now open.

    British High Commissioner announces opening of Chevening Scholarship Programme for 2015/16 academic year

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

  • British High Commission Kingston will be closed

    The British High Commission in Jamaica will be closed on 1 and 6 April 2014 for Emmancipation and Independence Holidays in Jamaica

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

  • British High Commission Kingston will be closed

    The British High Commission in Jamaica will be closed on 1 and 6 April 2014 for Emmancipation and Independence Holidays in Jamaica

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

  • UK and Caribbean discuss co-operation on energy, education and security

    Foreign Secretary and Caribbean Ministers hold high-level talks on prosperity and security at Eighth UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum.

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

  • British High Commission Kingston will be closed

    The British High Commission in Kingston will be closed on 23, 26, 27 of May 2014.

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

  • Reduction in passport fees for UK citizens overseas

    The passport fee for customers applying for a UK passport from overseas will be reduced by £45 for adults and £28.50 for children from 7 April 2014.

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

  • High Commissioner visits Bahamas

    High Commissioner David Fitton visited Bahamas 28-31 to present his letter of introduction to the Prime Minister.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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

  • Message from British High Commissioner to Jamaica on World Day against the Death Penalty

    Today, on the occasion of World Day against the Death Penalty, the United Kingdom reaffirms our strong opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

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

  • Two Jamaicans and one Bahamian awarded Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK

    Two Jamaicans and one Bahamian have been awarded the 2012-2013 Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK.

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

  • Caribbean Prosperity Fund

    British High Commissions in Port-of-Spain, Bridgetown, Kingston, Georgetown and Belmopan would like to invite concept bids for the Caribbean Prosperity Fund.

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

  • British High Commission in Jamaica on Social Media

    For news and other information about our work in Jamaica like us on Facebook or follow us on twitter.

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

  • British High Commission Jamaica will be closed

    The British High Commission in Jamaica will be closed on the following public holidays in May 2013.

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

  • Tottenham Hotspur vs. Reggae Boyz

    Advice for fans travelling to the Bahamas for Tottenham Hotspur's match with the Jamaican Reggae Boyz on 23 May 2013.

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

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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

  • New honorary consul appointed in the Bahamas

    Our new honorary consul for the Bahamas is Rosamund Roberts.

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

  • New honorary consul appointed in the Bahamas

    Our new honorary consul for the Bahamas is Rosamund Roberts.

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