News Archive
Court Hearing on Friday 17 May 2024
TAKE NOTICE that, at 10am UK time on Friday 17 May 2024, the British Indian Ocean Territory Court of Appeal will hear, in open court, an application for special leave/permission to appeal, with appeal to follow if granted, in the matter of The Commissioner v The King (on the application of …
Appointment of New Commissioner for BIOT, Paul Candler.
We are pleased to announce 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. …
BIOT Joins Pioneering Underwater Camera Network
The British Indian Ocean Territory has become one of ten UK Overseas Territories to join a major network of underwater camera deployments covering the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and Southern Oceans, funded as part of the UK Government Blue Belt programme. Scientists from the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science …
Butterflyfishes of BIOT Stamp Issue 8.12.20
On 8th December 2020, the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration released a set of six stamps and First Day Cover featuring species of Butterflyfish found within the British Indian Ocean Territory. Many of these species feed on coral and therefore are threatened by climate change associated coral mortality. They are …
United Nations Secretary General’s Report
UK government statement following the publication of the UN Secretary General’s report on implementing Resolution 73/295 relating to the Chagos Archipelago, as published on the GOV.UK website: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland acknowledges the considerable work of the Secretary-General and his office, during a very challenging …
Crustaceans of BIOT Stamp Issue – 23.03.20
On 23rd March 2020, the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration are releasing a set of five stamps and First Day Cover featuring species of crustacean found within the British Indian Ocean Territory. Ghost Crab Hermit Crab Land Crab Mottled Lightfoot Crab Coconut Crab
Planned Heritage Visits for Chagossians 2020/21
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY HERITAGE VISITS FOR CHAGOSSIANS The British Government announced in November 2016 a support package to fund projects to improve the livelihoods of Chagossians in the communities where they now live. This includes a significantly expanded programme of Heritage Visits to the British Indian Ocean Territory. …
Vessel Found Fishing Illegally in BIOT Waters
The BIOT Administration, working closely with MRAG, our fisheries adviser and enforcement partner, and with support from the Blue Belt programme, continues to have success in tackling Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in its Marine Protected Area (MPA). Most recently, the BIOT Patrol Vessel (BPV) has intercepted a Sri …
Dragonflies of BIOT Stamp Issue 04.12.19
On 4th December 2019, the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration are releasing a set of six stamps and First Day Cover featuring species of dragonfly found within the British Indian Ocean Territory. Macrodiplax Cora Common names for this species include “Coastal glider”, “Wandering pennant” and “Cora’s pennant”. It is a …