Latest update March 20th, 2025 5:10 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Online applications for liquor license now possible

Jan 05, 2019 News

 

Citizens are now eligible to apply for their Liquor License via Electronic forms (e-forms) following the passage of the Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill No.20/2018.
Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan on Thursday said the amendment to the Intoxicating Liquor License Act is to simply ensure the use of electronic media is made lawful, in keeping with the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) drive to conduct more paperless transactions. Online applications were not previously considered valid prior.
This, he said, is essential for the administration and enforcement of the tax laws by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).
“With the increased use of technology, such use has to be recognized in law, which will also rid current paper-driven mechanism,” Minister Jordan said.
Under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing (Amendment) Bill, those businesses which sell alcohol can be made liable for fines as much as $100,000 if they do so without a license. A condition existing since 2017 following its approval by members of the National Assembly. This represents a 100 per cent increase from the previous maximum penalty of $50,000.
Among the increases is the cost to renew a license for a hotel, restaurant, members’ club, tavern or spirit shop from $5,000 to $10,000. Additionally, those who wish to apply for the issue of or renewal of an off-licence permit shall pay $4,000 instead of $2,000. (DPI)

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| March, 17th, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

GPF arrests Presidential Guards by 48 runs as cricket action gets underway 

GPF arrests Presidential Guards by 48 runs as cricket action gets...

Mar 20, 2025

2025 Commissioner of Police T20 Cup…  Kaieteur Sports- Guyana Police Force team arrested the Presidential Guards as they handed them a 48-run defeat when action in the 2025 Commissioner of Police...
Read More
Superbet supports One Guyana 3×3 Quest

Superbet supports One Guyana 3×3 Quest

Mar 20, 2025

FIDE Master Drayton outclasses strong competition to lift title 

FIDE Master Drayton outclasses strong competition...

Mar 20, 2025

Wiltshire, Chris dominoes tourney set for March 23

Wiltshire, Chris dominoes tourney set for March

Mar 20, 2025

Houston Sec’, New Central, Saints sent packing

Houston Sec’, New Central, Saints sent packing

Mar 20, 2025

Charles’ all-round performance helps EBDCA U23 to victory

Charles’ all-round performance helps EBDCA U23...

Mar 20, 2025

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]