Regional border management training workshop set for SVG

The region’s newest airport, the Argyle International Airport was opened on Tuesday February 14, 2017.

As a consequence, the Ministry of National Security, through the Passports and Immigration Department, in collaboration with the Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), will hold its first Regional Border Management Training Workshop in St Vincent and the Grenadines from March 6 to 10, 2017, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Conference Room.

The workshop will be preceded by an Opening Ceremony, set to take place on Monday, March 6, at 9 a.m. at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The feature address is expected to be delivered by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr Ralph Gonsalves. Addresses will also come from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Godfred Pompey, as well as CARICOM officials.

Participants for the workshop will be drawn from the Immigration and Customs Departments.