What do you really know about Barbados Customs and Excise Department?
For many people, their experience with Customs may be limited to declaring goods at the airport, collecting a package or dealing with paperwork for an import. But there is a much bigger story behind this critical Government agency.
This year, Barbados Customs and Excise Department is celebrating 121 years, and the Weekend Nation is taking readers inside its operations.
Meet some of the people who make up the Customs team and discover what their jobs involve, from working with cargo and passengers to managing revenue, checking documents, assessing risks and keeping the department’s technology running.
Their stories also show how the work has changed over the years. New technology has changed how Customs does business, while training, teamwork and a commitment to better service remain important to the people at the helm.
Read our 16-page special feature on Barbados Customs and Excise in this weekend’s Weekend Nation. Pick up your copy and take a closer look at the people behind the work.