Customs Officers Appreciation Luncheon

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29 2021 (ZIZ News) As part of activities to observe International Customs Day, the Customs and Excise Department held a Customs Officer Appreciation Luncheon at Customs Headquarters on Thursday.

5 former Customs employees were awarded for their service to the department over the years.

Public Relations officer for the Customs Department Kishma Griffin noted that the honouress have contributed greatly to the department’s success, hence the importance of the ceremony.

Acting Comptroller of Customs, Jomo Butler said the Customs Department is eternally grateful for the work the honourees have put in over the years.

The recipients present to receive their awards were Clement Duporte, Edwin Charles and Trevor Henville.

Kurt Liburd accepted on behalf of Patricia Liburd and Jevon Gumbs accepted on behalf of Janice Pemberton.

The International Customs Day week of activities was held under the theme “Bolstering Recovery, Renewal & Resilience”