Community Policing Project
Representatives of BHC recently visited a community policing pilot project at Deltota in the Kandy District. The project is supported by The Asia Foundation and implemented by the Kandurata Community Development Centre (KCDF).
British High Commissioner to Launch the Global Marketing Network
Global Marketing Network (GMN) will officially launch its Sri Lanka operation. This event is to be hosted by the British High Commissioner, at his official residence on 25th May 2010.
Dear Visa Officer
The third instalment of the Dear Visa Officer Column was published in the Daily Mirror on January 18th. The Column will reappear on January 28th 2010.
UK in Sri Lanka
Welcome to British High Commission, Colombo website. This site acts as an information centre and resource on the activities of the British High Commission in Colombo.
The impact of a global temperature rise
The impacts of climate change will be widespread across the globe. Our interactive map outlines some of the impacts that may occur if the global average temperature rises by 4 °C (7 °F).
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are available for Post-Graduate Study in the UK for the academic year 2010-2011. Find out how Chevening can change your life.
UK-Sri Lanka Relations
Relations between Britain and Sri Lanka go back over many centuries. Today, the bilateral ties cover many areas from political and development to commercial and education. Our work covers a wide range of issues and services, including for example, promoting trade between the UK and Sri Lanka, providing visas and passports, helping Britons in difficulty in Sri Lanka. The High Commission in Colombo is also accredited to the Republic of the Maldives.
Updated travel advice for British nationals visiting Sri Lanka
LATEST NEWS
Statement by EU High Representative / Vice President Catherine Ashton on the Presidential elections in Sri Lanka
29 January 2010
Following the Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka, the EU High Representative issues a statement.
British High Commissioner to Launch the Global Marketing Network
29 January 2010
This event is to be hosted by the British High Commissioner, Dr Peter Hayes, at his official residence on 25th May 2010. On 26th May GMN Sri Lanka will hold its inaugural conference in Colombo, World Marketing Forum 2010.
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