The impact of a global temperature rise
Our interactive map outlines some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by just 4˚C (7 ˚F). Watch our film “A Burning Agenda” to learn more about the effects of climate change on a small island. Part 1; Part 2; Part 3
Earthquake in Haiti
Read about the UK's response to the earthquake. You can also make a contribution to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).
New Passport Arrangements
From 3 August 2009 the passport service for British nationals will move from Barbados to the UK Passport Service Centre for the Americas and Caribbean in Washington.
British High Commission in Barbados
Calling all British nationals - it's election year! Make sure your vote will be counted by registering at the Electoral Commission website.
Afghanistan: the London Conference sets out a plan towards a more stable and secure Afghanistan. Read moreabout this. You can also ask David Miliband questions about the UK's involvement in Afghanistan
The British High Commission is responsible for looking after British interests in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent & the Grenadines. See some of our latest news and events.
'Better World, Better Britain’
The purpose of the British High Commission is to work to advance the UK‘s international policy goals and provide services internationally to UK citizens and businesses, both delivered through a global network. In this regard, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has adopted four new policy goals:
- counter terrorism, weapons proliferation and their causes
- prevent and resolve conflict
- promote a low carbon, high growth global economy
- develop effective international institutions, above all the United Nations and the European Union
LATEST NEWS
UK at forefront of a low-carbon economic revolution
15 July 2009
UK Government publishes an action plan to convert the UK into a permanent low-carbon and sustainable economy.
Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados
12 May 2009
Mr Paul Brummell has been appointed British High Commissioner to Barbados and Non-Resident British High Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Barbados, Bridgetown, British High Commission
British High Commission, Bridgetown, Barbados
British High Commission
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Bridgetown
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