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As the holidays approach, Customs & Border Control Service (CBC) advises the public of their holiday operational department hours for December 2022 and for the beginning of January 2023.

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The Cayman Islands Customs & Border Control Service (CBC) would like to remind persons who are importing goods for the holiday season to ensure all supplier or sales invoices are provided to your appointed Agent before the goods arrive.  This would help ensure a timely clearing and release of the goods.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that on Monday, 28 November a vessel with ten (10) migrants, four (4) females and six (6) males, arrived in East End at approximately 1:30am.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that over a two day period, seven (7) migrants arrived in Cayman Brac.

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The Cayman Islands Coast Guard (CICG) received a call at approximately 17:00 hours on Saturday, 26 November from a motor tanker 170 nautical miles WNW of Grand Cayman notifying that they came upon a small craft.

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The Cayman Islands Government recently approved duty waivers on several energy efficient devices and building materials.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that seventeen (17) migrants, sixteen (16) males and one (1) female were rescued by the Cargo Ship, Caribe Legend which was destined to Grand Cayman.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with three (3) male migrants arrived in the Spot Bay area of Cayman Brac on Sunday, 13 November 2022 at approximately 6:45am.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that nineteen migrants have arrived in Cayman Brac within two days.

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The Public Health Department, Customs and Border Control (CBC) and the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) would like to offer clarity on questions originating in the community relating to the emergence of dengue in Cayman Brac.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with three (3) male migrants arrived in Cayman Brac on Wednesday, 26 October at 7:00pm and then on Thursday, 27 October another vessel with thirteen (13) males and one (1) female for a total of 14 migrants arrived at 5:52pm.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with thirty four migrants arrived in Cayman Brac at approximately 1:45pm on Monday, 24 October 2022. 

Twenty eight (28) males and six (6) females disembarked the vessel and will be processed in accordance with CBC’s established protocols.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that eight (8) male migrants arrived in Cayman Brac at approximately 2:15pm on Thursday, 20 October 2022 and another five (5) male migrants and two (2) female migrants arrived in North East Bay area of Cayman Brac at approximately 7:15am on Friday, 21 October 2022.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that four vessels with a total of eleven (11) male migrants and one (1) female migrant arrived in Cayman Brac at approximately 11:15 today, Wednesday, 19 October 2022. 

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that two vessels with a total of ten (10) male migrants arrived in Cayman Brac today, 4 October around 9:10am this morning.

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Due to the projected path of Tropical Depression and forecasted strengthening, Customs & Border Control Service (CBC) are encouraging ­Importers who have cargo at the Port Authority Warehouse and CBC’s Transit Shed, to complete the import process and collect their cargo as soon as possible.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with six (6) male migrants and one (1) female migrant arrived in East End, off Morritts Tortuga Club at approximately 2:30 am on Wednesday, 21 September 2022.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with seven (7) male migrants and one (1) female migrant arrived in Cayman Brac at approximately 1:00 pm on Wednesday, 7 September 2022.

The 8 migrants have disembarked the vessel and are being processed in accordance with CBC’s established protocols.

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It is with profound sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen on the afternoon of 8 September at Balmoral.

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I come to you today with a heavy heart having learned of the passing of Her Majesty, our Queen Elizabeth II, at Balmoral Castle on 8th September 2022.

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Buckingham Palace has announced that the longest reigning Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully this afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

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In commemoration of the life of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, all flags are flying half-mast today, 8 September 2022 until further notice.

The Queen passed away peacefully this afternoon, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

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Read more: CIG National Mourning FAQs

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Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) wishes to advise customers in the Sister Islands (Cayman Brac and Little Cayman) that they are implementing a new phased process for all courier import and export services. This new process will be introduced in a THREE (3) PHASED approach:

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC) Service has confirmed that Rudolph A. Shaw was removed from the Cayman Islands in accordance with section 101(3) of the Customs and Border Control Act, 2021 Revision.

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Update:  The situation at the Customs & Border Control Detention Center (CBCDC) reported last night is now calm. CBC reports that additional migrants have contracted the chicken pox virus and the Breakers Civic Centre where they are isolating is currently at capacity. Upon the advice of Public Health, further segregating the population at the Detention Center is no longer necessary at this stage as the virus runs its course.

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Customs & Border Control (CBC) confirms that a tense situation arose this evening with the migrants at the CBC Detention Center. CBC is working with their partner agencies, including Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), Her Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) and Public Health to defuse the situation. Further updates will be issued as they become available.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with four (4) male migrants arrived in Cayman Brac at approximately 11:30pm last night, Wednesday, 25 May 2022.

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The United States is seeing the highest levels of irregular Cuban migration since the 1980 Mariel Boatlift with migrants crossing the U.S southern land border instead of arriving by sea. The Washington Post[1], stated that in March of 2022 some 32,000 Cubans were taken into custody along the USA - Mexico border. Many of these migrants arrived at the US/Mexico border via other Central American countries such as Honduras and Nicaragua.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that another vessel with migrants arrived today in Cayman Brac. The vessel was spotted around 3:45pm today with twelve (12) migrants on board, 9 males and 3 females.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that six (6) male migrants and one (1) female migrant arrived on a vessel this morning around 10:45am in Cayman Brac.

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The Customs and Border Control Detention Centre is now at capacity and in accordance with the Mass Migration Contingency Plan (MMCP), the Elliott Conolly Civic Centre in Gun Bay East End is being temporarily used to house 23 migrants.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that seven (7) male migrants arrived on a vessel this morning around 8:15am in Cayman Brac.

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The Ministry of Border Control and Labour advises the public of an advertisement promoting work in the Cayman Islands is not affiliated with Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) or Customs & Border Control (CBC). The Ministry of Labour and advises persons to apply at their own risk.

 

Chief Officer for the Ministry of Border Control & Labour Wesley Howell states “We have had no conversations with the entity entitled Employees Corporation of Jamaica and cannot guarantee work permits will be approved as stated in the flyer. When persons apply for jobs outside of their country, they should do their due diligence and research the company and the position advertised to ensure they are not being taken advantage.”

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that the eight (8) migrants that departed Cayman Brac yesterday, 2 May 2022, arrived in East End at approximately 6:00am this morning. The migrants have stated that they are out of fuel and will not continue their journey.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that another 20 migrants have arrived in Cayman Brac around 10:45pm on 1, May 2022.  Twelve (12) of the migrants have disembarked the vessel and have stated that they will not continue the journey.

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With the recent increase in the number of migrants arriving on the shores of Cayman Brac, the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) is taking a proactive measure and recently hosted a multiagency Mass Migration Committee meeting to discuss the Cayman Islands Mass Migration Contingency Plan.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that 11 migrants have arrived in Grand Cayman today, 28 April. The vessel arrived with 7 males and 4 females. The migrants are severely dehydrated and 2 require medical assistance which is being rendered by Health Services Authority on the scene.

 

Further information will be provided at a later date.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) is particularly concerned about the increasing importation of the illicit drug Fentanyl to the Cayman Islands.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) has welcomed 32 new Caymanian officers into its ranks following a recent successful recruitment drive.

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that at approximately 11:00am on Wednesday, 9 March 2022, three male migrants arrived in Grand Cayman aboard an unseaworthy vessel.

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Customs & Border Control Service (CBC) would like to advise the public that on Friday, 28th January between 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, the Customs Online Systems (COLS) will be down to allow for the system to be redirected to the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) eServices sign-in page.

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Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) advises the public that 6 male migrants arrived in Cayman Brac on 16 January 2022 at approximately 6:30pm. The migrants were placed in isolation and processed in accordance with COVID-19 processing protocols and one positive result was found.

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Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with 3 migrants arrived in Cayman Brac this morning.

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Cabinet has approved the waiver of import duty on essential products for children, women and adults with medical conditions, including diabetic supplies. The waiver became effective on Tuesday, 23 November 2021.

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Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) confirms that a vessel with 5 migrants arrived in East End this afternoon.

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Customs & Border Control Service (CBC) has launched the Automated Border Control (ABC) kiosks at Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA).

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The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) held a high visibility, joint agency risk based operation on Friday, 19 November at the George Town Port. The operation reflects CBC’s strategic and operational mandate whereby it concentrates on risks and carries out necessary procedures to assess areas of elevated risks.

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The Ministry of Border Control & Labour announces the passing of the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment) Act, 2021 and the Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Act, 2021 in Parliament on 5 October. The Acts have now been assented to and will come into force today, 14th October 2021.

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In accordance with the Prevention, Control and Suppression of COVID-19 (Travel and Boating) Regulations 2021, (SL 64 o 2021), effective immediately, all marine vessels travelling from Grand Cayman to the Sister Islands must receive a clearance letter from Customs & Border Control Service (CBC).

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The Customs & Border Control Service (CBC) is advising the public that following the sudden and tragic loss of one of its officers, the CBC Office at the Port Authority’s Cargo DistributionCenter on Portland Road will be closed to the public on Saturday, 25 September 2021. The office will reopen to the public on Monday, 27thSeptember 2021.

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Two bills allowing the introduction of mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirements for work permit holders in the Cayman Islands are now published for public consultation.

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Customs & Border Control Service (CBC) is currently investigating a situation whereby four Cuban national migrants are unable to be located.

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The Customs & Border Control (CBC) Officers uncovered three (3) packets of marijuana and drugs in other forms concealed within imported goods.

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The Customs & Border Control (CBC) Service has implemented a more streamline approach to the Appointment of Agent (AOA) process when importing goods using an Agent.

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On July 22, 2021 Customs & Border Control officers conducted a search of household goods being imported and found an illegal substance resembling marijuana. An investigation has been opened and remains active.

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Deputy Premier and Minister of Border Control & Labour, Hon. Mr. Christopher Saunders having the ministerial responsibilities for the Department and Labour & Pensions (DLP), Customs and Border Control (CBC) and Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), Travel Cayman and Utility Regulation & Competition (OfReg) commenced customary tours to three of the Departments (DLP; CBC and WORC) on Friday, 14 May 2021.

  1. Multi Agency Law Enforcement Resolution Of Migrant Situation
  2. CBC Confirms Migrant Situation Has Been Resolved
  3. CBC Update On Return Of Migrants
  4. Migrants Return To Grand Cayman
  5. CBC Confirms Migrants Unable to be Located
  6. CBC Statement on Exemption Granted to Spouse of Asylum-Recipient
  7. Migrants Arrive in Cayman Brac
  8. CBC Statement on Protesting at the Government Administration Building
  9. CBC Conducts Awareness Session for Chamber of Commerce Members
  10. Cayman Islands Inbound Travel Guidance
  11. Importing Goods for the Holiday Season
  12. Migrants Arrive in Little Cayman
  13. Migrants Unable to be Located
  14. CBC to launch Customer Support Centre
  15. Importation Of Ganja From Canada Seized
  16. CBC Officers Completed Risk and Compliance Management Course
  17. CBC Officers Received Internal Cross Training
  18. Courier companies ill-prepared for workload
  19. CBC Imports at an all time record-breaking high
  20. CBC Confirms Officer Tested Positive for COVID-19
  21. CBC Extension & Visa Counters Remain Closed Until Further Notice
  22. Collection Of Air Cargo From Customs & Border Control
  23. Fishing Vessels Arriving to Cayman Required To Abide By CBC COVID-19 Measures
  24. Updated Travel Advisory
  25. Message on Airport Closure from The Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP
  26. Message from the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper, OBE
  27. Cabinet Approves Travel Restrictions To Manage The Threat Of The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
  28. Amendment to Customs & Border Control Law Helps to Fight Laundering
  29. Public Health Alert on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  30. CBC Cocaine and Ganja Seizure
  31. CBC Sniffer Dogs Aid in Detection and Seizure of Over $400,000 in Cash
  32. CBC Nets Three in Sting Drug Operation
  33. CBC Arrest 3 in Largest Ecstasy Seizure
  34. The New Customs & Border Control Highlighted Across the Caribbean
  35. Cayman Enters into Treaty to Establish the Caribbean Customs Organisation
  36. CBC Officers Receive Nefarious Financing Awareness Training
  37. CBC Local Arrests: Conspiracy to Importing Cocaine and Possession of Unlicensed Firearm
  38. CBC & WORC: Commencement Orders & New Regulations
  39. New Customs & Immigration Officers Commence Training
  40. Bills Preface Changes
  41. DOI Enforcing the Law
  42. Migrants Arrive at IDC
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