Minister for the Americas, Carib-bean and Overseas Territories, David Rutley, who is representing the UK at the 46th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting is to announce £190,000 of UK funding to help regional countries manage their seas sustainably.
A release yesterday from the UK High Commission here said that the funding will be used to create a unified action plan that will allow Caribbean countries to benefit economically from their ocean resources in an environmentally friendly manner.
Rutley said: “The UK and CARICOM members are building on our modern partnership and we are committed to working together to protect our natural environment.