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Staffers, taxpayers treated for GRA’s 18th anniversary
GRA’s Commissioner-General, Godfrey Statia, serving a taxpayer.
Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Godfrey Statia, yesterday took time off to distribute tokens and light refreshments to staff and taxpayers at the authority’s headquarters on Camp Street.
This show of appreciation, according to GRA, came on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the establishment of the GRA which is mandated by law to administer the country’s tax, trade border laws and regulations.
“Staff and taxpayer appreciation is a regular feature of the anniversary activities intended to say thank you to those who have been dedicating their time and effort to service, responsible enforcement and compliance with the tax laws on a daily basis,” the authority
Last Thursday’s press conference hosted by the Commissioner-General and the visit to Mabaruma Region One for assessment of locations for a new tax office wereas also in keeping with the anniversary activities.
The GRA was established on January 27, 2000 following the merger of two departments- the Inland Revenue Department and Customs and Excise Department.
This change was as a result of the passing of the Revenue Authority Act, No. 13 of 1996. Mr. Edgar Heyligar was the first to occupy the post of Commissioner-General. He was succeeded by Khurshid Sattaur and the incumbent Godfrey Statia.
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