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Gaming Authority considers Casino licences
The Gaming Authority of Guyana, at its first meeting, on Friday, considered applications by the Georgetown Investments and Management Services Inc for a Premises Licence, and an application by Princess Hotel – Casino Guyana — for an Operator’s Licence.
The Authority met under the Chairmanship of Anthony Xavier, former Works and Transport Minister.
Other members of the Authority are Roxanne Reece, Captain Gerald Gouveia, Oscar Phillips, and Wilet Hamilton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. During Friday’s inaugural meeting, the Authority also considered matters pertaining to rating of hotels in Guyana, as well as other administrative and technical matters related to the effective and efficient functioning of the Authority.
The Authority was established on December 1, 2008 by the Minister of Home Affairs, in accordance with Section 32(1) (c) of the Gaming Prevention (Amendment) Act.
According to the Regulations made under the Gambling Prevention (Amendment) Act, the Gaming Authority shall be the body responsible for the issuance of licences under Section 32 of the Act.
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