After 10 months training, 16 CBC officers hit frontline
(CNS): Sixteen Caymanians have been officially welcomed into the Cayman Islands’ Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) after successfully completing an intensive ten-month basic training course, which incorporated both theory and practical elements. The syllabus included topics such as enforcement, migration, passport and baggage control, passenger processing, trade and revenue, compliance and investigations and case file preparation.
The recruits also spent time learning the relevant CBC legislation, the Misuse of Drugs Act, Firearms, Immigration Transition Act and other laws, as well as court procedures, among other key topics. With the book learning done, the officers are now on the frontline, where they are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, CBC Director Bruce Smith said.
Smith welcomed the officers, saying they were dedicated and committed to serving the community. “They have been taught, and I have every confidence that they will uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism,” he said. “As we move forward, these officers will join their colleagues and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our borders, while also facilitating legitimate trade and travel.”
The 16 officers of the graduating class are: Alexica Bolt; Annemarie Wilson; Deliegh Griffiths; Derrick Neysmith, Elizabeth Burey; Jamel Winton; Jose Rico; Keanu Atkinson; Mase Beckford; Michael Tibbetts; Patrick Comrie; Roger Watler; Shaniquica Douglas; Shaquille Roberts; Stephanie Martin and Tavoy Bennett.
Special Awards were presented to:
- Most Improved – Tavoy Bennett
- Best Academic Performance (Exam) – Roger Watler
- Best Research Paper – Derrick Neysmith
- Best Oral Presentation – Tavoy Bennett
- Leadership Award – Roger Watler
- Outstanding Proficiency Score while on Section Rotation – Jose Rico
- Esprit de Corps – Stephanie Bodden
- Drill Training – Elizabeth Burey and Michael Tibbetts
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Welcome new CBC recruits. You all are part of the new wave. Remember that you represent us all. Never be afraid to pause, take a step back and kick a problem upward for your superiors to call. Very proud of you all. Good luck and God Bless.
I hope they was taught good manners, to say good morning hold the doors open for seniors etc. In the Brac the young CBC Officers doesn’t have any Caymanian good manners. They don’t seem to understand if it wasn’t for us old folks working hard they wouldn’t have their good paying jobs.
10 MONTHS?
Why so long? And stop buying all those awful uniforms. What’ a waste of time and energy.
Do you want well trained staff, who know the laws they’re enforcing? Because of so, it takes months of training and studying to attain mastery of this kind of role.
Of course, if you’re aiming for high staff turnover, unprofessional standards, and the reputation of Cayman in the mud, go right ahead and offer a one week intensive!
Another great day in our civil service. Congratulations to these Caymanians for stepping up to serve their country.
What the hell are those outfits? Did they confiscate them from a visiting marching band?
Other than that, best of luck. Display integrity and you can’t go wrong.
I don’t know, yellow for caution? Not yet fully trained?
I agree about the duck outfits. I would love to know what Govt/ Civil Service spend annually on uniforms all with embroidered job descriptions or similar, it must exceed over a million dollars annually. There must also be a high percentage requiring “extra material”.