Immigration in need of $4 Million Border Management System
This was disclosed by Acting Chief Immigration Officer, (AgCIO) Mr. Ian B. Penn, who was at the time appearing before the House of Assembly’s (HoA) Standing Finance Committee.
In addressing the Committee, Mr Penn stated that the Department continues to seek improvements in the way businesses conducted, but the wake of the recent storms, their systems have weakened.
As such, he said that it is a priority that they obtain an updated Border Management System which is critical given the vulnerabilities posed by the hurricanes.
Police & Labour
He also highlighted that in the budget, some $5 million that was given to Immigration, Police and Labour to be divided among them.
According to the report on the proceedings, the Acting CIO also divulged that the Department’s portion of the money has been expended on security purposes, tactical gears, surveillance cameras and vehicles. “The money also covers training for immigration as well,” it stated.
Among the other concerns highlighted was the need for funding for the vacant posts of Immigration Clerks and a Systems Administrator, along with the need to create a post for a Senior Accounts Officer and four Grade II Immigration Officers.
Mr Penn stated that the Immigration Department’s “business is to protect our borders and our Community, by controlling the movement of people to our shores on a daily basis.” He pledged his commitment to “identifying and implementing the best possible solutions to redress our Territory’s Immigration issues and concerns.”
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