The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has wrapped up a series of activities, which were being held to celebrate its 15th Anniversary.
The Anniversary was celebrated under the theme “The FIU, Celebrating 15 Years Of Accomplishments; Soaring Forward In Excellence”.
Speaking during the 'On-the-Beat' program, hosted by the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force on the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Ms. Carla James, Director of the FIU, said that their activities have been progressing very well. She said that they hosted a number of public outreach programs, and their activities concluded with the radio program to educate the public on the roles of the FIU.
Station Sergeant Pedro Harry, Chief Investigator at the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), said that, over the years, the FIU has been a center of excellence in addressing the issues of money laundering, among other financial issues. He said that the work of the local FIU continues to be held in high regard by similar organisations throughout the region.
SOURCE: NBC
