Introduction
For now this is my last column in the series considering tax reform, following President Ramotar’s appointment of a Tax Reform Committee ― the first significant policy initiative of his administration. Regrettably, although the Committee was established months ago, it remains a mystery to the general public.
There has been no pronouncement on its Terms of Reference, intended reporting date, or mode of operation. Such non-transparency in public affairs is commonplace, but like most Guyanese I expected in the new post-election political environment the Opposition would have sought a public declaration on the aims and modus operandi of the Committee.
Beginning next week I shall deal with the Budget 2012 and return to discussing
