Suva, Fiji, September 12, 2021- The newly appointed chairperson of the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), Xavier Mitchell is your typical islander with a great love for fishing, in particular game fishing. But what many would not know is that the head of Cook Islands...
Suva, Fiji, September 09, 2021- The Oceania Customs Organisation was part of the INCB 4TH Annual International Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on the Trafficking of Dangerous Synthetic Opioids, Fentanyls and Related Precursors through Postal, Express Mail, Courier and Air...
Suva, Fiji, September 02, 2021- Despite border closures and reduced air and sea travel because of COVID-19, Customs administrations in the region say threats in the Pacific remain high from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing fleets – as well as threats from...
Customs officers in Palau celebrate the achievement of Customs officer, Alomar Kumangai. Pic: SUPPLIED Suva, Fiji, August 31, 2021- Every training that Customs officers go through must be applauded because it means a notch up in our abilities to protect our borders,...
Suva, Fiji, August 26, 2021- The Heads of Customs administrations in the region are holding their annual conference virtually today to discuss challenges in the region and possible solutions as well as adopt the Pacific Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding...
Suva, Fiji, August 25, 2020- The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat congratulates Benoit Godart on his recent appointment as the Director for the French Customs in New Caledonia. Mr Godart comes with great experience as the former interim regional director...