The delegation met with Marlene Malahoo Forte, QC, MP, JP, Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs

On 7 – 10 November 2023, a CPA UK delegation visited Jamaica for a programme on UK-Jamaica bilateral issues, including constitutional questions and trade. This was the first CPA UK delegation visit to Jamaica since 2017. The delegation divided its time between the Parliament of Jamaica and Government Ministries, and engaging with areas of civil society, including food manufacturing and education.

The UK and Jamaica have close historic and current ties. The UK is second only to the US in having the largest Jamaica diaspora population in the world. These close connections and this familiarity laid the foundation for addressing a range of issues through the programme, including bilateral trade, Jamaica’s global cultural presence, UK visa requirements, the monarchy, reparations, and youth safety.

CPA UK is grateful to the Presiding Officers, Members and officials of the Parliament of Jamaica who generously hosted the delegation, and for the support of the British High Commission to Jamaica.

You can read our full report on the delegation visit here.