Suva, Fiji, 31 March 2021- OCO chairperson Salvador Jacob says there has been progress, but more work still needs to be done to ensure gender equality in Customs administrations in the Pacific. OCO ended its month-long celebration of the achievements of women through...
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OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES: “Odelaffi, a good servant of Palau” PR22/21
Suva, Fiji, 30 March, 2021- The adage never judge a book by its cover holds true for Odelaffi Sato, the woman behind the Post Audit Section of the Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. Armed with more than two decades of experience, she is your typical...
OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES: “Joline manages Palau Customs’ digital” PR20/21
Suva, Fiji, 29 March, 2021. Palau’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection relies on Joline Spesungel for any IT related work. Joline has been working for the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection for the last 21 years. She is now in charge of the IT section....
OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES: “Maria leads an all women team in Cook Islands Customs Services” PR19/21
Suva, Fiji, 29 March 2021. The Cook Islands Customs Services (CICS) Trade and Revenue Assurance Section is an all women team. The seven-member team manages client services as well as trade and revenue assurance. Heading the team is Senior Customs Officer, Maria Matua...
OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES “Laisa leads FRCS’ air cargo team in Nadi” PR18/21
Suva, Fiji, 19 March, 2021 - Criminals trying to infiltrate borders with illicit drugs and contrabands is real. In Fiji and across the globe, one of the key roles of Customs administrations such as the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services is to stop criminals and arrest...
OCO/PACNEWS Pacific Women in Customs Series: Catherine’s positivity conquers challenges PR017/21
Suva, Fiji, 25 March 2021. Catherine Mori is the oldest female employee in the Customs and Tax Administration in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). And she may just well be the oldest female employee in the Department of FSM Finance, the jurisdiction under...
OCO/PACNEWS Pacific Women in Customs Series “Stephanie, the “trouble-shooter” at OCO “ PR016/21
Suva, Fiji, 23 March 2021 - In an organization, there is always that one person who everyone goes to get things done. At the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), that person is Stephanie Waqanivavalagi who is the “trouble-shooter” making sure operations run smoothly....
OCO/PACNEWS Pacific Women in Customs Series: “Jayvina shares message of well-being through time management “ PR015/21
Suva, Fiji, 23 March 2021 - Jayvina Victus is a Customs and Revenue Officer IV with the Customs and Tax Administration under the Department of FSM Finance. In the 13 years of her career as a revenue officer and in her present role, she has grown both professionally...
OCO/PACNEWS PACIFIC WOMEN IN CUSTOMS SERIES: “The Bond of Australian Border Force” PR14/21
Suva, Fiji, 17 March, 2021 - Michelle Bond works for the Australian Border Force with extensive experience in Customs. The proud single mother of two is one of the women featured in the OCO/PACNEWS Women in Customs Series. What are your current responsibilities?...
OCO helps members to remain connected PR13/21
Suva, Fiji, 19 March 2021 - Ten members of the Oceania Secretariat Organisation have received communication equipment to assist them in accessing and sharing information on security issues. "The pandemic has forced us to implore new methods of operation where we all...