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Customs explore storing VI transactions in the ‘Cloud’—Commissioner Wade N. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Customs, Wade N. Smith, says the government agency has turned to computer developers IBM, to explore having its online and other transactions, facilitated on the ‘cloud,’ since the loss of connectivity during hurricanes Irma and Maria, had significantly hampered its operations.
HM Customs allegedly detains vessel sailed from St Martin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that a vessel that sailed from St Martin has been detained by Her Majesty’s Customs for allegedly not having a cruise permit for Virgin Islands' waters.
Residents ‘tipping off’ suspected violators on VI waters- HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While Her Majesty’s Customs and other border protection agencies in the Virgin Islands are upping their efforts to crack down on illegal activities here, a number of residents, including locals, are believed to be bent on encouraging the opposite.
5 vessels detained by HM Customs in 2 days
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the operation against charter companies and vessel operators violating Customs and Immigration laws continues, some five vessels were detained within two days this week.
More pleasure boats seized by HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Her Majesty’s Customs, under the leadership of Commissioner Wade Smith, has continued its crack-down on boats entering the Virgin Islands (VI) without clearing Customs or Immigration.
HM Custom’s ‘feeling’ major cut in budget – Wade Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Mr Wade Smith has admitted that his department is “feeling” the effects of a cut in its budget by Government but said its operations have not necessarily slowed down as a result.
Another 'big' charter company fined by HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As Her Majesty's Customs intensifies its operation to clamp down on charter sailing companies breaching the laws that govern the industry, another prominent charter company has been fined for non-compliance.
Charter company fined $95K for Customs & Immigration breaches- Wade Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Resulting from a strategic operation executed jointly by Her Majesty’s Customs and the Department of Immigration, a charter company was fine $95,000, having been found defaulting as it related to its compliances for operating charters in the territory.
Customs swoop down on Marina for audit
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI - Officials and ranks of Her Majesty’s Customs today June 14, 2016 swooped down on the Hodge’s Creek Marina and conducted checks and compliance audits of several charter and boating companies, as ongoing investigations continue.
Power boat detained @ Police Marine Base
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A power boat has been detained by law enforcement authorities, according to sources reaching Virgin Islands News Online.