Her Majesty’s Customs K-9 Unit has been gifted three vehicles with high specifications from the Government of the Virgin Islands to assist with border security operations in the Territory.

Officers of the Joint Task Force are expressing thanks to members of the public for their role in the success of a recent operation in Road Town, which resulted in two illegal immigrants being detained.

Officers of Her Majesty’s Customs continue to further intensify protection of the sea borders of the British Virgin Islands amidst the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Mr. Wade N. Smith has been appointed as Commissioner of Customs in the Virgin Islands.  

The public is notified that Her Majesty’s Customs Headquarters will be relocated to its new office location on the 3rd Floor of the Richard Stoutt Building, Road Town, on Monday, August 10.

The public is advised of Her Majesty’s Customs operating hours at both Port Purcell, Tortola and St. Thomas Bay, Virgin Gorda.

The CAPS Unit of Her Majesty’s Customs is advising its clients that the unit will commence operations from Monday, April 20.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a five year contract with Canadian Bank Note Company to monitor the Territory’s borders for the next five years and share real time information between agencies.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, and Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley are pictured signing a contract for the implementation of the Border Management and Electronic Visa System with Vice President of Business Development, Identity and Payment of Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited Mr. Mark Houlton and Director of Business Development Ms. Fuencisla Santiago.

The motor vessel ‘Predator’ which was damaged during the passage of hurricane Irma in 2017 has been fully repaired and is now back with the fleet at Her Majesty’s Customs.