GRA should aim to be world class tax administrator

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh (left) at one of the GRA facilities. (GRA photo)

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh yesterday called on the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to aim to be a world-class tax administrator and he also warned against corruption.

Singh yesterday made his first visit to GRA facilities since his recent appointment. A release from the Ministry of Finance said the visit occurred amidst the busy  year-end clearance process and enabled the Minister to inspect the operations.

The Senior Finance Minister was accompanied by newly-appointed Chairman of the GRA Board,  Saisnarine Kowlessar and they met with Commissioner-General  Godfrey Statia and toured the various offices in the compound.