Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC) Hosts 46th Annual Conference in Nassau, Bahamas
The Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC) celebrated its 46th Annual Conference in Nassau, Bahamas from May 29th to 31st, 2024, under the theme “Transforming the Customs Landscape to Meet Changing Needs.” The main objective of the CCLEC Annual Conference is to foster networking between Customs Comptrollers and strategic partners on both regional and international levels.
The conference saw attendance from representatives of 22 countries, along with various regional and international observers, including the World Customs Organization, CARICOM IMPACS, Korean Customs/CUPIA, and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The opening ceremony welcomed distinguished guests, including diplomatic corps members, Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Government departments, member administration delegates, and other esteemed attendees. The keynote address was delivered by the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the Honorable Phillip E. Davis. In his address, he highlighted CCLEC’s pivotal role in bringing together Customs administrations in the region since 1989, enhancing their ability to enforce customs laws, combat illicit activities, and facilitate legitimate trade through collaboration and knowledge sharing.