Koror, Palau – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection proudly announces the official swearing-in of Mr. Egan Tewid as the new Chief of Immigration under the Division of Immigration. The ceremony took place on Thursday, April 17, 2025, signifyin ...
Eid Mubarak! From the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, we wish to extend our heartfelt wishes to all who celebrate — Eid Mubarak! To commemorate this special occasion, our UNCTAD In-Country Expert, Mr. Rizwan Khan, shared a variety of local cuisines with ...
BCBP Welcomes Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police for K9 Facility Assessment
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) is pleased to welcome our regional partners from the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), who have accepted our request to conduct an assessment of our K9 Facility. ...
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Hands Over Critical Security Equipment to Palau Postal Services
Koror, Palau – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) is pleased to announce the official handover of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and a Utility Power Supply system to the Republic of Palau Postal Services, marking another mi ...
BCBP K9 and Biosecurity Conducts Outreach Program with KES during Awareness Week
Koror, Palau – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection’s K9 Drug Detector Dog Unit, in collaboration with Biosecurity Officers, conducted an interactive outreach program today for three third-grade classes at Koror Elementary School as part of t ...
EU Ambassador to the Pacific Visits Palau’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
EU Ambassador to the Pacific Visits Palau’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Koror, Palau – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) was honored to welcome the Ambassador of the European Union to the Pacific, Ms. Barbara Plinkert ...
UN Resident Coordinator for Micronesia Visits BCBP
UN Resident Coordinator Mr. Tapan Mishra, paid a visit to the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) where he met with Director John Tarkong and the ASYCUDA national project team. During the meeting, Mr. Mishra was given an overview of the I ...
Palau Takes Major Step Towards Developing National Migration Policy
Malakal – The Government of Palau, with technical assistance from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has made significant progress in creating the country’s first national migration policy. On February 6-7, 2025, stakeholders conven ...
Successful Conclusion of the Mail Interdiction Training
Koror, Palau – February 7, 2025 – The continued efforts of the Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. administration, in conjunction with the National Security Coordinating Office (NSCO), Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP), Division of Biosecurity (DOB ...
BCBP Marks 1-Year Anniversary of ASYCUDA Implementation
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) proudly marks the one-year anniversary of the implementation of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a major milestone in the modernization of Palau’s customs and trade processing system ...