PR 37/21 Preparing Customs administrations for natural disasters response

by OCO Admin | Nov 1, 2021 | Latest Postings, Press Release

Suva, Fiji, 1 November 2021- Customs administrations and border agencies in the region shared experiences and learned best practices on how to respond better to natural disasters and infectious diseases through a four-day workshop facilitated by the World Customs...

PR 36/21 Sutton’s Modernisation Plans for Solomon Islands

by OCO Admin | Nov 1, 2021 | Latest Postings, Press Release

Suva, Fiji, November 1- Jim Sutton is the head of Solomon Islands Customs and is one of the most experienced Customs officers in the region with 45 years of Customs work experience in Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Liberia, Ghana, Angola, India, Vietnam, East...

PR 35/21 Chief Commissioner Towe outlines plans for PNG Customs Service

by OCO Admin | Oct 28, 2021 | Latest Postings, Press Release

Suva, Fiji, October 28, 2021- It’s almost a year since Mr. David Towe was appointed as the Chief Commissioner of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Customs Service. Mr. Towe, a holder of a master’s degree in International Law and Customs Administration, started his professional...

PR 34/21 OCO and WHO Stand Against Illicit Trade of Tobacco

by OCO Admin | Oct 28, 2021 | Latest Postings, Press Release

Suva, Fiji, October 28, 2021- A joint operation by the Oceania Customs Organisation and the World Health Organization codenamed “Operation EXIT” is expected to provide insights into how the region can combat the illicit trade of tobacco, which continues to be a major...

PR 33/21 Christine Stevenson leads New Zealand Customs Service through COVID-19

by OCO Admin | Oct 22, 2021 | Latest Postings, Press Release

Suva, Fiji, October 22 October 2021- Christine Stevenson is the Comptroller and Chief Executive of New Zealand Customs Service (NZ Customs), which is the country’s oldest government department. Ms. Stevenson has had a long career in the public sector and has worked...