Minister Hon. Mr. Edmund Hinkson, S.C., L.L.B., LLM

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026

In London at 3pm

We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive Roundtable meeting with the High Commissioner of Barbados –  Hon. Edmund Hinkson.  This event will take place on Wednesday, 25th of March at 3pm.

We hope you can join us for this in-person event. This event will take place in Central London at the offices of Charles Russell Speechlys. Following the roundtable, there will be an opportunity to network with the High Commissioner.  

Bio for Minister Hon. Mr. Edmund Hinkson, S.C., L.L.B., LLM

HC Edmund Hinkson is a Barbadian attorney-at-law, former cabinet minister, and since mid‑February 2026, has arrived in the UK as the new Barbados High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.

Edmund Hinkson has practised as an attorney-at-law in Barbados since 1986, working in several Bridgetown chambers before establishing his own practice at Charlton House. He studied at Harrison College and then at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree, Certificate in Legal Education, and a master’s degree in business law. He was appointed Senior Counsel (S.C.) in Barbados, reflecting his long-standing contribution to the legal profession.

Hinkson entered elective politics with the Barbados Labour Party and was elected Member of Parliament for St James North in the general election of 21 February 2013, retaining his seat at the 24 May 2018 poll. Following the 2018 election he was appointed Minister of Home Affairs, a cabinet position he held until July 2020. He later continued to serve in Parliament and on various national boards and committees, including roles linked to disability advocacy and public administration

The High Commissioner has stated that he intends to focus on advancing Barbados’ political, economic and cultural interests, including climate diplomacy, justice reform, and support for education and development initiatives.

Location: This event will be hosted by Charles Russell Speechley at their london office.

We very much hope you will be able to join us for this Roundtable – please register using the link.   Kindly RSVP by the 20th of March. 

There will be a few available spaces to join remotely – Please get in touch.If you have any questions about this upcoming event, kindly contact us at team@caribbean-council.org