New GRA boss promises workers open door, firm anti-corruption stance

GRA’s new Commissioner-General Godfrey Statia greets Customs Officers at the Guyana National Industrial Company (GNIC). (GRA photo)

Recently-appointed Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Godfrey Statia has assured the staff of the agency of an “open door policy” as well as a “resolute stance” against corrupt practices.

The GRA yesterday said that since commencing duties on Monday, Statia, a certified accountant, attorney and former Senior Deputy-Commissioner of the then Inland Revenue Department, has conducted familiarisation tours to