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Butterflyfishes of BIOT Stamp Issue 8.12.20
…mall organisms that are difficult for most other type of fishes to access. Indian Butterflyfish Indian Butterfly fishes are usually located between 22-80 metres below surface. However some Ind ian Butterflyfishes have been located at much greater depths. The Indian Butterflyfish can vary in length up to 14cm.This Indian Butterfly is darker yellow, with the centre of the body being pale yellow and two diagonal broader black bands on the side. There…
New Territory Stamp and Coin Issues
…at 54p and 90p and can be bought individually or in sheets of 20. COINS: A new coin for the Territory has also been launched: the £2 Archipelago and Wildlife coin. The design features an image of native wildlife of British Indian Ocean Territory consisting of a Turtle, a Red-Footed Booby Bird and some Angel Fish. The Outline of Diego Garcia Island is shown in the background. The obverse of the coin features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth…
New Website for Historical Chagossian Records
The BIOT Administration is excited to announce the launch of a new website designed to provide public access to historical Chagossian records. The records were made between 1878 and 1971 by those involved in the administration of the Chagos Archipelago. They were retained by the BIOT Administration following the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory in 1965. All records held by BIOTA of the births, marriages, and deaths that took place o…
New Protection for BIOT’s Heritage Sites
…itage visits funded by the British Government. This legislation provides a new level of protection for the unique historic and cultural sites across the British Indian Ocean Territory. Any person who unlawfully damages, destroys, or removes any part of a site or monument could face criminal prosecution and, if found guilty, could be sentenced to pay a fine of up to £5,000 and will have a criminal record. BIOT has a unique history represented in a…
New 50p Turtles Commemorative Coin Series
…g a series of five 50p coins featuring sea turtles; the first ever British Indian Ocean Territory 50p commemorative coins. These were released approximately every 2-3 weeks until November 2019. The featured species, in order of release, are: Green Turtle (released 15th August 2019) Hawksbill Turtle (released 11th September 2019) Leatherback Turtle (released 7th October 2019) Loggerhead Turtle (released 22nd October 2019) Olive Ridley Turtle (rel…
Appointment of New Commissioner for BIOT, Paul Candler.
…nounce the announcement of Paul Candler as HM Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). Paul Candler was appointed Director of Overseas Territories in June 2021. In that role, he holds office as Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory and the British Antarctic Territory. Prior to joining FCDO, Paul was Director of International, Rights and Constitutional Policy at the Ministry of Justice, where his responsibilities in…