High Commission of India, Kingston

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High Commission of India in Kingston
Address5 Earls Ct, Acadia

P.O. Box 446,

Kingston-8, Jamaica(W.I)
JurisdictionFlag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica,
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  The Bahamas,
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands,
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands,
Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg  British Virgin Islands
High Commissioner Masakui Rungsung

The High Commission in Kingston is the diplomatic mission of India in Jamaica, and is concurrently accredited to The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands and the British Virgin Islands. The current High Commissioner is Masakui Rungsung. [1]

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The diplomatic mission is the local representative of the ICCR in Jamaica and is responsible for implementing its programs, [2] sponsoring events such as free yoga sessions [3] and film screenings. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "High Commission of India, Kingston, Jamaica". hcikingston.gov.in. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "ICCR Foundation Day – A cultural exchange between India and Ja". jamaica-gleaner.com. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Free Yoga Sessions Being Offered By Indian High Commission – Jamaica Information Service". jis.gov.jm. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Free Medical Camp and Bollywood Extravaganza to Celebrate India Week – Jamaica Information Service". jis.gov.jm. Retrieved 19 August 2023.


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