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United Nations Secretary General’s Report

…tter of disputed sovereignty between 2 UN member states. Nevertheless, the United Kingdom was grateful for the opportunity to provide input to this report. The United Kingdom has no doubt about its sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which has been under continuous British sovereignty since 1814. Mauritius has never held sovereignty over the Archipelago and we do not recognise its claim. However, we have a long-standing commitment, first made…

Marine Protected Area

…finding was therefore not to declare the MPA illegal, but rather that the United Kingdom should have consulted the Republic of Mauritius more fully about the establishment of the MPA, so as to give due regard to its rights. The Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Mauritius have now begun bilateral consultations to do this, and we remain committed to working with the Republic of Mauritius to explore all aspects of its interests…

History

…in 1966, the Territory was made available to meet the defence needs of the United Kingdom and the United States governments. The Exchange of Notes envisaged US use of Diego Garcia for an initial period of 50 years and could remain in force for a further 20 years beyond 2016 unless either side gives notice to terminate it in the two years before its expiry – that is, from December 2014 to December 2016. There were updates to these Notes in 1972 and…

Environment

…opportunity to tag turtles alongside our researchers. As part of the ongoing environmental messaging, BIOTA have produced a film, as well as other printed matter, which is shown to everyone stationed on the island. The UK remains committed to implementing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) Arbitral Award of 2015. More information Learn more about the amazing biodiversity of BIOT with the Chagos Conservation Trust! The Be…

Remembrance Day 2019

…istice which ended the First World War, on the same day in 1918. Today the United Kingdom, Commonwealth nations and our partners around the world will honour the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in that terrible war and other conflicts since. As part of these commemorations Cdr. Kay Burbidge RN, Commissioner’s Representative and Commander British Forces in BIOT, has laid a wreath at the small War Graves cemetery on Diego Garcia bearing the…

11 Turtles II

…together a research team of sea turtle scientists from Swansea University (United Kingdom) and Deakin University (Australia). The team spent 22 days on Diego Garcia. This research was part of the Bertarelli Programme of Marine Science and is part of a four-year research program. The research expedition was timed to coincide with the start of the hawksbill turtle nesting season on Diego Garcia. The objectives were: 1) to attach satellite tags to ad…

King’s Proclamation

…wful and rightful Liege Lord Charles the Third, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and all of His other Realms and Territories, King, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, to whom we do acknowledge all Faith and Obedience with humble Affection; beseeching God by whom Kings and Queens do reign to bless His Majesty with long and happy Years to reign over us.” Given at British Forces Headquarter…