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  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • New UK Visa Application Centre for residents of Jamaica opens in Kingston

    A new UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) service will open in Kingston on 6th March for applicants wishing to travel to the UK.

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

  • British High Commission Kingston hosts regional PPP Conference

    The British High Commission Kingston, in association with the Development Bank of Jamaica and UK Trade and Investment, staged a conference “Delivering Growth by Partnership- Sharing UK Capabilities in PPP”.

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

  • UK Experts Head to Kingston for PPP Conference

    The British High Commission Kingston, in association with the Development Bank of Jamaica and UK Trade and Investment, is staging a conference “Delivering Growth by Partnership- Sharing UK Capabilities in PPP”, which will ta…

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

  • High Commission presents 4 million dollars to Homestead Home for Girls

    On February 10, the High Commission handed over a cheque valued at JMD 4 million dollars to the Homestead Home for girls.

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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