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CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the heads of the Customs and Excise Department, the Immigration Department, an official from the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Finance, and the principal of a private firm to address the implementation of Electronic E/D cards at the nation’s airports.
The Chief Immigration Officer and her team reminded the Cabinet that paper E/D cards are ancient, outdated, inefficient, and pose a serious storage challenge.
The need for the E/D card is absolutely evident when 350,000 visitors enter through the portals of the airport annually, each submitting a paper E-D card; moving to the electronic card that is tailor-made to fit Antigua and Barbuda’s needs, is unquestionably essential.
The principal of the private firm which accompanied the Government officials is one of several that have made a pitch to transform the system from paper to electronic.
Using several screens, the private firm’s principal showed the ease with which the electronic form can be completed and submitted by the passenger, days in advance of his/her arrival.
However, there would also be a kiosk at the arrival terminals for those who might need help with the new technology.
Handheld devices can also be utilized to complete and submit the form where WI-FI is available.
The electronic Customs Declaration captures all the information that now appears at the back of the E-D paper form. Its new format will reduce processing time.
The Cabinet was persuaded that the approach to be taken will lead to great reliability, eliminate the need for container storage of hundreds of thousands of paper cards, and will enable those marketing Antigua and Barbuda to reach target audiences emanating from various geographical spaces.
The cost of making this transition involves a one-time fee and an annual charge. The Cabinet will return to the subject in a week or two since December 2024 is the intended timeframe.
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It would be a great help if one could gain access to an open WiFi c.onnection once they are at the airport
It would be great if one could access an open WiFi connection once they are in the terminal building
A&B gotta love your advance planning & preparation for a December implementation… High season, festive holidays, high expectations from visitors & staff feeling weary and wanting family time
Yet govt are waiting to make a financial decision.
Howabout cancel One Nation & use that budget for the excellent & needed ED implementation.
“The Cabinet will return to the subject in a week or two since December 2024 is the intended timeframe.”
This move is welcomed. You must also provide free unlimited WIFI connectivity at the airport for departure and arrival. It is a common facility all over the world for visitors.
Is a sensible local getting a chance to push the country forward while being adequately compensated, or is a foreigner BINGO off of us once again?
Seems rather rushed. December a few weeks away and cabinet still deliberating on the matter? Another instance of you jokers failing to plan critical measures in a timely manner. Dunce Elements at work again!
Love it but December is quite soon unless it’s been in the works and only now being announced.
Also people would need an Internet connection for this. If only the airport had such things 🙃
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