Barbados High Commission at London, U.K.

12/06/2026

It was a pleasure to be one of the six Heads of Missions to have the opportunity to address the "Bandhavya-Connecting Cultures & Celebrating People-to-People Ties" event hosted by Baroness Verma of Leicester at the House of Lords on 11th June, 2026 to mark United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity.

I spoke of the freedom of cultural expression through the art form, dance, drama, food, writings and religion enshrined in the Barbados Constitution, after centuries of suppression of the African cultural traditions by the vast majority of our population during slavery. I promoted tolerance and respect for diverse cultural expressions, as exists in Barbados, as a pathway to world peace and positive global advancement.

I informed those present of our Caribbean festivals such as Carifesta and our local festivals such as Cropover, whilst minority groups freely celebrate their cultural traditions such as Diwali and Ede. I also invited everyone to visit Barbados and enjoy the culture of our nation.

Kudos to the colourfully dressed performers, especially the young persons, of the various Indian art forms who entertained us
— HE Edmund G Hinkson, SC

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

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The CARICOM Diplomatic Missions in London are proud to announce the opening of nominations for the following three awards:Advocacy in Small States AwardCulture and Education AwardCommunity Development AwardThese awards honour individuals, organizations, or groups within the diaspora who have made an...

08/06/2026

It was a pleasure to have been a part of the social gathering of the "Windrush Teenagers" on 6th June, 2026 at Redbridge Townhall, Ilford. It provided an opportunity to intermingle with numerous persons who have been residing in the United Kingdom for decades since the late 1950s and 1960s but who were either born in CARICOM islands or whose parents were born there.

I paid respect to their diligence in contributing to Britain's socio-economic development, as they years ago sought a better life for themselves and their families, but reminded them that they all have historical and familial connections to the Caribbean region which we recognise and which we hope will always be continued and strengthened through their descendants.
-HE Edmund G Hinkson, SC

26/05/2026

Delighted to have been a part of the Barbados delegation, led by my parliamentary successor in St. James North, Educational Transformation Minister the Honourable Chad Blackman M.P., at the 2026 Education World Forum held in London between17th-20t May under the theme "Education for a share Future: Peace, Planet, Purpose and Pathways".

Our delegation at this Forum, the largest annual gathering of Education, Higher Education and Skills Ministers globally, their advisors, private sector, international NGOs and education funders, also included Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Bradshaw as well as Dr Renee Rattray Education Specialist.

Pleased to have observed the significance placed during many of the sessions on special needs education and on artificial intelligence.

Also had the opportunity to meet up with some other Caribbean Education Ministers such as Jamaica's Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon and Bermuda's Senator Crystal Caesar.
— HE Edmund G Hinkson, SC

22/05/2026

Delighted to have on 21st May, 2026 attended and to have participated with His Excellency High Commissioner Albert Fotabong in the celebrations in the United Kingdom of the Independence of the Republic of Cameron.

Relations between our two nations have been actively growing in recent years, particularly through multilateral forums such as the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the African Union and the World trade Organisation.
— HE Edmund G Hinkson, SC