BBC One is currently airing an impressive docu-series on policing in Bermuda. With 16 episodes, the programme is airing nation-wide in the UK and is a considerable display of our culture, development, and status as a UK Overseas Territory Episodes can also be viewed on iPlayer.  Link HERE Read more...

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will also serve as President of the Political Council. Premier Wheatley stated, “This is not just about leadership; it’s about unity and collaboration. Together, we will harness our collective strengths to address the challenges […] Read more...

The UK Overseas Territories play a pivotal role in delivering the UK’s contribution to the 30 by 30 target, helping to protect nearly 1% of the world’s ocean and 90% of the UK’s endemic species, which are found nowhere else on earth.  To find out more about the Blue Belt programme and their latest endeavours […] Read more...

Special service in Westminster Abbey marks inaugural day to raise awareness and foster a deeper connection between the UK and its Overseas Territories The President of UKOTA – the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association – has announced the establishment of UK Overseas Territories Day. This event will be celebrated annually on the first Monday of […] Read more...

To find out about all that happened during the Cefas Blue Belt symposium 2024 and hear from the UKOTs on their experiences, achievements, and challenges surrounding the protection of their ocean environments follow the link HERE   Read more...

The Cayman Islands has been elected to assume the Presidency of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) following its annual general meeting held earlier this week. Cayman will take over from the Falkland Islands. For almost 30 years, UKOTA has ensured that the Overseas Territories, regardless of their size, have an equal voice and […] Read more...

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at St Helena earlier today to begin his four-day visit to the island. This is the first time The Duke is visiting St Helena, and the first visit by a member of the Royal Family since the Princess Royal visited in 2002. St Helena is the UK’s […] Read more...

Today, Monday 13 November 2023, international marine conservation organisation Mission Blue officially recognised St Helena’s Marine Protected Area as a Hope Spot. Hope Spots are recognised as special places, being one of a kind areas of ocean that are scientifically identified for their uniqueness, and most importantly their community’s contribution and efforts in maintaining or […] Read more...

Darwin Plus Local is a new scheme within the existing UK government’s Darwin Plus fund, which funds projects to protect the unique biodiversity and improve resilience to climate change within the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). Darwin Plus Local has been introduced to support small scale environmental projects exclusively in the UKOTs, with the aim of […] Read more...

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