Coast Guard, Ministry of Blue Economy discuss collaboration in maritime efforts

Published by BBN Staff at March 11, 2021

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Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2021. 11:30 am CST.

By BBN Staff: Officials from Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation met with Belize Coast Guard (BCG) at their headquarters in Belize City on March 9.

CEO Kennedy Carillo was joined by Policy and planning advisor, Beverly Wade and Commander Gregory Soberanis, Acting commandant of the BCG; Lieutenant John Diego and Lieutenant Armando Cobb of the BCG.

The Belize Coast Guard discussed its role in securing the space necessary for economic development and the safety of actors and stakeholders in Belize’s maritime areas.

Also highlighted was the mandate of the BCG to safeguard maritime resources which are central to the blue economy and livelihoods.

Both the Ministry and the BCG recognized the importance of collaboration and a commitment was made for joint strategic planning and resource mobilization to meet maritime security needs, the re-establishment of a reformed and repurposed maritime security conference, and the continued support to the fisheries department.

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