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In Jamaica
  • 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

  • Call for bids for the Prosperity Central Fund

    The British High Commission in Kingston would like to invite concept bids for the FCO’s Prosperity Fund 2015/16

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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

  • Four awarded Chevening Scholars in Jamaica and Bahamas

    Three Jamaicans and one Bahamian have been awarded the 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarships to pursue post-graduate studies in the UK.

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

  • 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

  • HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH Prince Henry of Wales launch search for The Queen’s Young Leaders

    The British High Commission in Kingston is delighted that an exciting new Programme set up to discover, celebrate and support young leaders has been launched across the Commonwealth.

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

  • UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum, "A Partnership for Prosperity"

    We, the Foreign Ministers and representatives of the United Kingdom (UK) and Caribbean governments met at Lancaster House in London on 16 and 17 June 2014 for the eighth UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum under the theme "A…

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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 Jamaica will be closed on 18 and 21 April 2014 for Easter Holidays.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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