NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026 24 REFORMS CONTINUED FROM 23 INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY/CUSTOMS WEEK FEATURE | THE SUNDAY GLEANER | FEBRUARY 1, 2026 40 Second Street, Port Bustamante, P.O. Box 22, Kingston 11, Jamaica, West Indies Tel: (876) 923-8728-9-0 • Cable Address: MARILAND • Fax: (876) 923-5077/8695 EMAIL: operations@mariland.net Website:www.mtsjamaica.com Maritime & Transport Services Ltd. and resilient supply chains. Whether intercepting illicit goods, facilitating compliant cargo, or processing millions of passengers annually, Customs officers are indispensable partners in ensuring that our airports function as secure gateways to the world. The AAJ values its strong collaborative relationship with the JCA and recognises that the success of Jamaica’s aviation sector depends on coordinated border management, shared intelligence, and mutual respect among agencies. Together, we support national security objectives, uphold international obligations, and contribute to Jamaica’s reputation as a trusted aviation and trading partner. As the Jamaica Customs Agency marks Customs Week 2026 and publishes its annual newspaper supplements, the Airports Authority of Jamaica extends sincere congratulations to the Commissioner, management, and staff of the JCA. We salute your vigilance, your commitment, and your continued service to Jamaica. and design solutions. Modern border management must be agile, business-friendly, technologically driven, and responsive to both global trends and local realities, and the JCA’s continued progress in this direction is welcomed and appreciated. Vigilance, reflected in this year’s theme, requires constant advancement in intelligence gathering, risk management, and enforcement strategies. But equally, commitment must also be demonstrated through trade facilitation that supports Jamaica’s competitiveness, reduces delays and costs, and strengthens investor confidence. It is this blend of vigilance and facilitation that lays the foundation for sustainable economic growth. As Jamaica charts its path toward greater resilience, productivity, and inclusive development, the partnership between Customs and the private sector is indispensable. Together, through flexibility, innovation, and unwavering commitment, we can protect our society, strengthen our economy, and ensure that Jamaica remains open, competitive, and prepared for the future. We salute the men and women of the Jamaica Customs Agency and wish you a meaningful and successful International Customs Day 2026. Together, we support national security objectives, uphold international obligations, and contribute to Jamaica’s reputation as a trusted aviation and trading partner. As Jamaica charts its path toward greater resilience, productivity, and inclusive development, the partnership between Customs and the private sector is indispensable.
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