Nick Jaques

On 19 March, page 3 of an attachment to the Written Ministerial Statement by the Foreign Secretary on Official Development Allocations 2026/27-2028/29 sets out the ODA allocation for the British Overseas Territories questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…

And the flag of the #BritishOverseasTerritory of Montserrat 🇲🇸 is also proudly flying over @FCDOGovUK in the spring sunshine as they celebrate their national day St Patrick’s Day

British nationals should register their presence with the FCDO at the links here ⬇️ Bahrain: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/bahrain-202602… Israel: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/israel-2026022… Palestine: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/palestine-2026… Qatar: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/qatar-20260228… UAE: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/united-arab-em…

The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. If you are a British national in those countries, you should shelter in place and register your presence. If you need consular assistance, you can call our teams 24/7.

Day 3 of the 🇲🇸UK-Montserrat🇲🇸 Budget Support Mission: Governor Cross and the #FCDO team met with private‑sector businesses to discuss Montserrat’s economic future. Discussions continue today with a focus on opportunities and plans for private sector growth and development.

Day 2 of the 🇬🇧UK-Montserrat🇲🇸 Budget Support Mission included a site visit to Montserrat's national hospital project. This project is being delivered through CIPREG, a UK-funded capital investment programme supporting Montserrat's long-term development.

Day 2 of the #FCDO 🇬🇧UK-Montserrat🇲🇸 Budget Support Mission covered policing, safeguarding, agriculture and public sector reform.

A packed Day 1 as the 🇬🇧UK-Montserrat🇲🇸 Budget Support Mission kicks off — from budget discussions to a visit to the Montserrat Port and a trip to Plymouth on the newly acquired police vessels.

Ramadan Wanagsan 🌙✨ HMA @CharlesKingFCDO sends his warmest wishes to all those observing in Somalia 🇸🇴 and around the world as the holy month begins. Watch below ⬇️

Palmerston, Diplocat extraordinaire, passed away peacefully on 12 February. “Palmy” was a special member of the Government House team in Bermuda, and a much loved family member. He was a wonderful companion, with a gentle nature, and will be sorely missed.

Interesting conversations today in Turks and Caicos at the Northern Caribbean Security Summit. Joined by representatives also from USA, Bahamas, Jamaica, Canada, CARICOM, the UN and the British Government.

Yesterday 52 guests joined us on board the RRS James Cook to see our initial findings in TCI. We were honoured to be joined by Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam along with Ministers, local NGOs, and students from the community college and high school.

🎖️Congratulations to all!🎖️ From 🇬🇧 Overseas Territories, esp proud to see: 🇧🇲 Gaynell Hayward-Caesar OBE 🇻🇬 Andre Braithwaite MBE 🇹🇨 Gloria Hamilton-Lightbourne MBE + @FCDOGovUK's Director OTs Robbie Bulloch OBE #newyearshonours2026 (belatedly!) tinyurl.com/mw8me43j

That’s a wrap! This week, Overseas Territories leaders and Ministers have made clear that we are stronger together, as we tackle illicit finance, challenges of migration, barriers to biodiversity, and more. UK bilateral trade with the Overseas Territories is about £17 billion.

The UK Overseas Territories are a key part of our global family. We are delivering on growth, security & sustainability & ensuring good governance & transparency to benefit us all. Honour & pleasure to welcome OT leaders & friends to #JMC25 this week to look to future together.

Minister @SDoughtyMP addressing the concluding ceremony of the 🇬🇧 Overseas Territories’ Joint Ministerial Council…. …. in the spectacular surroundings of the Institute of Civil Engineers…. 🇦🇮🇧🇲🇰🇾🇻🇬🇹🇨🇲🇸🇫🇰🇬🇮🇵🇳🇬🇸🇮🇴

🇬🇧 Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council week! Leaders gather annually to reaffirm and strengthen our historic partnership 🌎💪 #Britishfamily bit.ly/4ohDa4Y

Today saw another Tristan milestone when visiting FCDO official Charles Wickham made the first ever credit card transaction on island. #TristandaCunha

I hugely welcome important support to Jamaica from the UK Overseas Territories including from @caymangovt This $1.2million from the Cayman Islands comes alongside £7.5 million of UK support following #HurricaneMelissa 🇬🇧 🇰🇾 🇯🇲 x.com/caymangovt/sta…

I spoke to Premier Misick of the Turks & Caicos Islands to reaffirm UK support for our Overseas Territories affected by Hurricane Melissa. The Royal Navy’s @HMSTrent is now in Turks & Caicos Islands waters to assist with local recovery efforts.