Samara South

Political and Press Support Officer

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30th December 2014 Kingston, Jamaica

by Samara South

Political and Press Support Officer

First Impressions

Below is a guest blog from our Desk Officer in London , Andy Holbrook. Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to learn more about the UK’s relationship with Jamaica when I was invited to stay as a guest at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston. I was recently appointed as Deputy Head of the […]

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30th October 2013 Kingston, Jamaica

by Samara South

Political and Press Support Officer

It all started with a Facebook post…

Last week we gave 7 laptop computers to a basic school in St Elizabeth. In furthering our public diplomacy objectives, our aim this time around was to engage with rural Jamaica but even more so to further impact the education sector beyond our Chevening scholarships. We decided to solicit the help of our Facebook users via a competition that would locate an early childhood […]

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5th June 2013 Kingston, Jamaica

by Samara South

Political and Press Support Officer

Is anyone listening?

Light into Europe helps sensory impaired children to have a brighter future

Listening is not one of the first things that comes to mind when we think of social media, most of us view it as a tool to connect with people we know, or to meet new people. The concept of listening via social media has evolved over time. When used correctly information can be garnered in […]

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13th December 2012 Kingston, Jamaica

by Samara South

Political and Press Support Officer

Personal Role Radios for the Jamaica Defence Force

I attended the UK handover of over 100 sets of Personal Role Radio (PRR) to Jamaica’s Defence Force at a press event involving Jamaica’s Minister of National Security, The British High Commissioner and Jamaica’s Chief of Defence staff. The event took place at the British High Commissioner’s Residence, Trafalgar House.  The donation is the culmination […]

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About Samara South

Samara is the Political and Press Support Officer in Kingston. She is also part of the Public Diplomacy Team as the web editor and also helps to manage the High…

Samara is the Political and Press Support Officer in Kingston. She is also part of the Public Diplomacy Team as the web editor and also helps to manage the High Commission’s social media engagement. Before joining the FCO in 2011 Samara worked as a reporter. In her spare time she enjoys reading, traveling and volunteering.

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