Minister Uma Kumaran visited the Dominican Republic in a trip reported by the British Embassy Santo Domingo on 9 September 2026, focused on economic growth, clean energy and regional security. It was her first official visit to the Caribbean since becoming Minister for the Overseas Territories, Caribbean and Global Technology. She arrived from the Turks and Caicos Islands, where she met local leaders and discussed regional security, migration and climate resilience.

The embassy said discussions covered infrastructure, investment, climate resilience, women and girls, and stability in Haiti, including the impact of Haitian instability on Caribbean nations and UK Overseas Territories. Kumaran met senior Dominican ministers including Foreign Minister Víctor Bisonó, with further meetings planned with United Nations representatives, security partners and regional organisations. The programme also included engagement with UK company Mott MacDonald and Dominican energy partners.

The embassy cited figures that around 32% of women aged 20 to 24 entered marriage or a union before age 18, and that around two-thirds of women have experienced violence in their lifetime. It said the UK recently announced £5.6 million (US$7.5 million) over 2 years, delivered through OHCHR, to support human rights compliance by the Gang Suppression Force. The UK has contributed more than £2 million to the Girls First Fund.