brits advised to stay away from the islands

[RickyR]

Oh, they have to justify why they charge so much for consular services and visas (considerably more then any other country i know) for a very poor standard of service.
Very poor advice from the FCO, probably written by a lawyer.

[Dedworth]

Oh, they have to justify why they charge so much for consular services and visas (considerably more then any other country i know) for a very poor standard of service.
Very poor advice from the FCO, probably written by a lawyer.

Ricky - I don't really think it's poor advice suggesting Brits to avoid areas where there's been a natural disaster, diseases or problems. - take for example these idiots sailing yachts in pirate infested areas, how much does it cost the rest of us taxpayers to help them out. I'd accept that the Consular/Embassy service leaves a lot to be desired but remember sometimes they are dealing with muppets who think the nanny state exists worldwide.