On January 14, 2026, The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) ASYCUDA Team met with Mr. Mohammed Rizwan Khan over lunch to formally present him with a Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing his instrumental role in the successful impleme ...
Japan Tours Economic and Social Development Grant Support at Palau International Airport
Airai, Palau — On January 13, 2026 — The Embassy of Japan hosted an official tour in Palau under the Economic and Social Development Programme Grant, joined by Members of the Japanese House of Councillors, to include Honorable Toshiharu Furukawa, Ho ...
Official Handover of the National Single Window Blueprint to the President of the Republic of Palau
Koror, Palau – December 15, 2025 — At the One Stop Shop, Office of the President, UNCTAD In-Country Expert Mr. Rizwan Khan, together with the Chiefs of the five divisions of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, formally met with His Excellen ...
BCBP Holds Final Inspection and Farewell Ceremony Honoring Director John Tarkong Jr. and Recognizing Officers’ Service
On December 5, 2025 – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) held a Final Inspection and Farewell Ceremony at the One Stop Shop Building to honor outgoing Director John Tarkong Jr., who retires after 32 years of dedicated government serv ...
OCO Study Visit with Guam Delegation to Palau to Advance Digital Customs Transformation
On November 18, 2025 – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP), in partnership with the Oceania Customs Organization (OCO), is honored to host a Study Visit for the Guam Delegation from November 18–21, 2025. The visit aims to strength ...
Palau Completes Final Validation Workshop for First National Migration Policy
On October 16, 2025 – Marked a significant milestone for the Republic of Palau with the successful completion of the final validation workshop for the draft National Migration Policy and Action Plan. This achievement represents the culmination o ...
Installation and Training Completed for New X-Ray Equipment
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) is pleased to announce the successful installation and completion of training for newly acquired X-ray equipment to strengthen inspection and screening operations across key border facilities. In ...
30th Police Academy Commencement Exercise Honors a new Generation of Blue Knights
In a proud and solemn ceremony today, fourteen men and women took a powerful unified step into a life of service, discipline, and sacrifice as they graduated from the 30th Police Academy. Held with full honors, this morning’s Commencement Exercise g ...
BCBP Receives a Donation of Chairs to Post Office
Koror, Palau – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) proudly acknowledges and extends its sincere appreciation to Captain Arvin Raymond for his kind donation of five (5) plastic chairs to the Customs personnel stationed at the Post Offi ...










