by OCO Admin | May 16, 2024 | Latest Postings, Press Release
May 02, 2024: In a field traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly taking on leadership roles in customs administrations across Oceania. These trailblazing women are not only breaking glass ceilings but also spearheading efforts to create more inclusive...
by OCO Admin | May 16, 2024 | Latest Postings, Press Release
May 02, 2024 The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) recognises Undervaluation in Trade as a significant challenge, undermining fair competition and revenue collection. OCO is committed to working with its members to implement robust measures to combat this issue and...
by | Apr 17, 2024 | Latest Postings, Press Release
Suva, Fiji, April 11, 2024: A two-week training started in Fiji this week for 21 Customs, Immigration and Fisheries Officers from nine Pacific Island Countries who will improve their skills in underway vessel boarding and search methods and enhance efforts in...
by | Apr 5, 2024 | Latest Postings, Press Release
Suva, Fiji, April 02, 2024: Meet Fonoti Talaitupu Lia Taefu, the CEO of the Ministry of Customs and Revenue, whose journey in Customs began in January 2003 as a Post Compliance Audit Officer in the Samoa Customs Department. Over the years, she has progressed through...
by | Mar 27, 2024 | Latest Postings, Press Release
Suva, Fiji, March 27, 2024: Marioa Ioane-Matua, shares her journey- from a young Customs Officer to becoming the first female Chief of Customs for the Cook Islands Customs Service. Starting her career in Customs straight out of college at 18, Maria has dedicated 20...
by OCO Admin | Mar 22, 2024 | Latest Postings, Press Release
The Pacific region has established a new pool of training experts in customs and trade. In February 2024, 16 customs and trade experts from across the Pacific Island Countries, graduated as trainers following the successful completion of the first Training of Trainer...
