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Minister Roban: Protecting Our Marine EEZ
The “Blue Shield team, in conjunction with our local agencies, is now developing a three-year action plan” to help protect our Marine Exclusive Economic Zone, Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Feb 18]. Minister Roban noted that “Bermuda is privileged to have a very large Exclusive Economic... Read more of this article
Minister: Blue Shield To Assist Ocean Protection
The island is now taking part in the Blue Shield programme, which “provides comprehensive tools to the Overseas Territories to defend their seas against illegal activities and offers a suite of support,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today. Minister Roban said, “As a small island nation, having the resources to manage and... Read more of this article
Govt House Hosts Blue Shield Reception
The Governor held a reception at Government House to celebrate the launch of the Blue Shield Programme in Bermuda, which is a “new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of illegal fishing and unlawful marine activities around the UK Overseas Territories.” Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “Last... Read more of this article
“Global Challenges Facing The Territories”
The Duke of Cambridge and the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joined Overseas Territories representatives in London to “discuss the global challenges facing the territories.” A statement from the British Government said, “The Duke of Cambridge and Foreign Secretary joined Overseas Territories representatives and elected leaders in London... Read more of this article
Bermuda Becomes First OT To Join Blue Shield
Bermuda will be the first British Overseas Territory to join Blue Shield, a “new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling illegal fishing and other unlawful activities around the UK Overseas Territories.” A Government spokesperson said, “The first line of defence: Blue Shield maritime domain awareness programme established for UK Overseas... Read more of this article
