government / 19d ago
Bermuda Hosts Major Regional Customs and Border Security Conference.
Bermuda’s role in regional border security took centre stage last week as senior Customs and law enforcement leaders from across the Caribbean gathered at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club for the 48th Annual Conference of the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC). Held from 26 to 29 May 2026, the conference brought together regional officials to discuss the frontline role of Customs in protecting communities from smuggling, firearms, narcotics, human trafficking, financial crimes and other transnational threats. The conference was held under the theme, “Protecting Society: Caribbean Customs in Action Through Vigilance and Commitment,” and marked the return of the major regional Customs gathering to Bermuda for the first time in more than two decades. The opening ceremony was held on Wednesday, 27 May, and included remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr Andrew Murdoch, Premier the Hon David Burt, JP, MP, the Minister of National Security, the Hon Michael Weeks, JP, MP, CCLEC Executive Committee Chairman Mr Roderick Croes, of Aruba, Mr. Claude Paul, Permanent Secretary of CCLEC, and Collector of Customs Mrs Lucinda Pearman.