In the post-war era, there was mass migration from Jamaica due labour shortages in the 'motherland', with the first arrivals aboard HMT Empire Windrush, bringing almost 500 Jamaicans to Britain.

[2] The High Commission is also concurrently accredited as non-resident Ambassador to Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.

The appointment of Honorary Consuls in these countries has helped to facilitate the Mission's management of bilateral relations.

The High Commissioner's primary aim is to foster, maintain and improve co-operation between Jamaica and these countries, as well as to develop trade, economic and tourism links and maintains contact with Jamaican nationals living in the UK through regular visits to communities, meetings, and functions.

The Consular Section is the service arm of the High Commission and interfaces with a large clientele of Jamaican nationals across the United Kingdom.

[16] Diaspora development is designed to strengthen relations between the Jamaica government and Jamaican nationals in the UK.

For example, the Young Minds Group initiative solicits the advice and ideas of Jamaican students in the UK regarding Jamaica's national development.