UK in Jamaica - British High Commission in Kingston

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

This week, the British High Commission in Kingston 🇬🇧🇯🇲 hosted the launch of the PASSAGE, a major initiative led by The National Archives (UK) and funded through a £1 million grant from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation to support new research into the history of transatlantic slavery.

Through PASSAGE, researchers, archivists and institutions across the Caribbean, West Africa and the UK will collaborate to deepen understanding of shared histories, strengthen archival partnerships and improve access to historical records. Jamaican institutions, as well as those in the wider Caribbean and West Africa will receive a significant share of £450,000 in programme funding (approximately JMD $91 million).

29/05/2026

Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project in 🇯🇲 Jamaica

🚜 Did you know modern irrigation systems can help farmers adapt to climate risks while increasing productivity?

The Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project supports resilient agriculture and sustainable food production across Jamaica.

This UK 🇬🇧 financed project is implemented by the Caribbean Development Bank and the Government of Jamaica under the UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF).

🔗 Find out more and download the project profile here: https://ow.ly/7yeP50Z4vXw

28/05/2026

📍 On the move across Jamaica! 🇬🇧🇯🇲
British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Alicia Herbert, continues her parish visits across the island with a stop in the beautiful parish of Trelawny.

From engaging local leaders and community members to learning more about the parish’s rich history, culture and opportunities, these visits are all about listening, connecting and strengthening UK–Jamaica partnerships across the island.

From Falmouth to Albert Town and beyond, Trelawny has so much to offer! What’s one place in Trelawny the High Commissioner should visit? Drop your suggestions below! 👇🏾

26/05/2026

A significant step forward in strengthening efforts to end violence against women and girls. 🇬🇧🇯🇲We welcome Jamaica’s partnership in this important global coalition and look forward to continued collaboration to help create safer communities for women and girls.

Jamaica is among eight countries joining a new United Kingdom-led International Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls, aimed at strengthening global efforts to ensure women and girls can live free from violence, abuse, and fear. The coalition was launched by the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, during the recent Global Partnerships Conference in London.

Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260524/jamaica-joins-uk-led-global-coalition-end-violence-against-women-and-girls

21/05/2026

Football, friendship and diaspora pride 🇬🇧🇯🇲🇮🇳 Excited for what promises to be an incredible Unity Cup 2026!🏆⚽️ 👏

20/05/2026

🇬🇧🇯🇲 We were pleased to partner with JN Foundation on such an important initiative empowering young men through positive values, discipline and leadership. Investing in our boys means investing in Jamaica’s future. 👏

20/05/2026

⚽🇬🇧🇯🇲🇮🇳 The countdown is ON!

Football, friendship and plenty of vibes! The is almost here and the British High Commission is proud to once again support the Reggae Boyz as London gets ready to welcome passionate fans from across the Jamaican, Indian, Nigerian and Zimbabwean diaspora communities.

Jamaica vs India? 👀 The rivalry will be friendly, the energy electric and the support LOUD.

London… we coming! 🙌⚽🏆

Jamaica Football Federation ( J.F.F )
Hci KingstonJamaica

20/05/2026

We stand in solidarity with women and girls across the world!

Violence against women and girls remains a global emergency and no woman or girl should live in fear of violence, abuse or discrimination.

🇬🇧🇯🇲 Jamaica is proud to be among eight founding countries joining the UK-led International Coalition to End Violence Against Women and Girls, working together to strengthen prevention, support survivors, and help build a safer future for women and girls everywhere.

18/05/2026

The British High Commission and British Council are pleased to support Jamaica’s Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, who is in the UK participating in the Education World Forum (EWF). This is the world’s largest gathering of Ministers of Education and Skills.

Today, Minister Morris Dixon spoke at the Forum, sharing Jamaica’s experience and lessons in maintaining education continuity following Hurricane Melissa and highlighting the country’s resilience and recovery efforts in the education sector.

We are pleased to also facilitate her meeting with UK Minister with responsibility for Latin America and the Caribbean, Chris Elmore, as we continue strengthening 🇬🇧🇯🇲 collaboration in education, skills development and opportunity for young people. Also there was Jamaica's High Commissioner to the UK, Alexander Williams.