JAMAICA CUSTOMS AGENCY
Russell Barrett has a diverse work experience that spans various roles in different organizations. Russell started their career as a Graduate Student Intern at the Ministry of Finance & Planning in 2017. Russell then worked as a Senior Public Procurement Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, they joined the Southern Regional Health Authority and continued in the same role until 2021. From 2021 to 2022, Russell served as the Director of Public Procurement at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Currently, they are working as the Director of Public Procurement at Jamaica Customs Agency, starting from 2022.
Russell Barrett completed a Master of Science degree in International Public and Development Management from The University of the West Indies, which they pursued from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, they participated in a program on Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, and Contracts Management at The International Procurement Institute in 2019. In 2013 to 2016, Russell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations and Affairs from The University of the West Indies, Mona campus. Additionally, they obtained a Course Certification in the Essentials of Supervisory Management from the Management Institute for National Development (MIND).
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JAMAICA CUSTOMS AGENCY
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MISSION STATEMENT To facilitate trade, protect our borders, optimise revenue collection, through collaborative border management and delivery of high quality customer service and to develop and maintain a team of motivated professional and competent staff. VISION STATEMENT A modern customs administration, delivering excellent service, fostering compliance and contributing to our national development and protection of society. OUR ROLE Jamaica Customs Agency has three specific mandates: The equitable collection of revenue, protection of borders against illicit imports and the facilitation of trade. JCA carries out these functions by: - Assessing and collecting customs duties, fees, and penalties due on imports; - Interdicting and seizing contraband, including narcotics and illegal drugs; - Processing passengers, baggage, cargo and mail; - Detecting and apprehending persons engaged in fraudulent practices designed to circumvent Customs related laws; - Protecting Jamaica's industries, labour and intellectual property rights by enforcing Jamaica's laws intended to prevent illegal trade practices, including provisions related to quotas; the Anti-Dumping Act; and by providing Customs Records for copyrights, patents and trademarks; - Protecting the general welfare and security of Jamaica by enforcing import and export restrictions and prohibitions, including money laundering. All customs activities are governed by the Customs Act. In addition to its own laws, Customs enforces over 125 other provisions of law for other agencies. CORE VALUES - Customer Focused - Accountability - Professionalism - Integrity - Transparency