–? Opposition yet to submit nominee At a simple ceremony hosted in Kingston yesterday, the newly appointed board of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) was officially signed.From Left: Ramesh Ghir; Sherwood Clarke; Gerhard Ramsroop; Minster of Public Infrastructure,Wholesale Jerseys, David Patterson; Chairman of the Board, Stephen Fraser; Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson; Gillian Pollard; Nadia Jaikarran; Sherwood Clarke and Balraj Balram.The members include the Chairman, Stephen Fraser; Gerhard Ramsaroop; Nadia Jaikarran; Stuart Hughes; Gillian Pollard; Sherwood Clarke; Ex-Officio Member, Balraj Balram and the Vice Chairman, Ramesh Ghir.The name of the ninth member, a representative of the opposition,Authentic Jerseys Cheap, is yet to be submitted.“…The leader of the opposition has been requested to submit his nominee; he has not done so as yet, (but) whenever he does, I will gladly appoint that person and accommodate him on the board,” Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson stated.He continued,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, “There is a space for the parliamentary opposition,Wholesale Jerseys USA, (this is) in keeping with the policy and mandate of the Government.”For the new members of the CJIA board, being visionaries was the challenge put forward to them by Patterson and Minister within the Ministry,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, Annette Ferguson.Patterson urged the board to not only recognise the meaningful positions they were in but to also be creative in their approaches. He also asked the board to focus on cost efficiency.Noting that the airport saw a six percent increase in travellers during 2015, Patterson projected that this figure will only grow in 2016. He added that the board’s first challenge will be the handling of those coming to Guyana to celebrate the nation’s 50th Independence anniversary.“You will be charged with ensuring that our brothers and sisters feel very welcomed,” Patterson said.He further expressed hope that the airport capacities will be greatly improved under its new board. He urged the members to open Guyana’s airways to more flights.He said that currently Guyana has low connectivity with its South American neighbours, a situation he hoped would be addressed.Minister Ferguson thanked the members for accepting their appointments and urged them to work closely with the Ministry.CJIA Chairman, Stephen Fraser, thanked the Ministers for their expressed trust in the board. He said that he was so far comfortable with the board and CJIA’s management and indicated that the board will work towards developing synergy for the airport. He expressed his gratitude for ongoing works at the airport, particularly the airport expansion project.In relation to the completion of the Runway Expansion Project, Patterson said that it is estimated to be completed by the end of 2017.He stated that the board’s role is significant in seeing the project and “economic drive” coming to fruition by providing “expert guidance on key issues” pertaining to its execution.“I see this board as an investment partner and a think-tank for CJIA operations. I’m optimistic that it will achieve its mandate through accountability and integrity”.

The Guyana Police Force is seeking the help of the public to identify an unidentified woman of East Indian descent whose body was found floating in the Berbice River in the Palmyra area at about 18:45hrs yesterdayThe deceased is believed to be in her mid-thirties,Wholesale Jerseys, has black hair,Cheap Jerseys From China, is of slim build,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, brown complexion, about 5’6″ in height and was clad in a blue jersey and blue pants. The body is currently at the New Amsterdam Hospital mortuary.The police is requesting anyone who has information that may lead to the identification of the body is asked to contact the police on telephone numbers 225-6411,NFL Jerseys Discount, 225-2227, 333-2151 to 4,Cheap NFL Jerseys, 333-2191, 911 or the nearest police station.Investigations are continuing.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday threatened to take legal actions against professionals, including lawyers and doctors,ArDarius Stewart Jersey, who operate without their practice certificates.According to GRA, in Category A- Accountants, Auditors,NFL Jerseys Cheap, Legal Practitioners, Medical Practitioners, Architects, Dentists and Optometrists must pay $250,000 for the practice certificate; Category B- Engineers and Veterinary Surgeon – $150,000; Category C- Physiotherapists, Pharmacists and Surveyors – a sum of $75,000 is required.“Professionals who qualified within three years preceding the date of the application for the practice certificate are permitted to pay $25,000 and shall thereafter be liable to pay the full prescribed fee. All conditions must be satisfied before the certificate is issued by the GRA,” Sattaur said in the statement.A Tax Practice Certificate is valid for one calendar year and is renewable annually. All applicants must uplift and complete an application form from the Compliance Section, Tax Operations and Services Department, G.P.O Building or any Regional Branch Office.“The person must state therein his/her experience, the nature of his/her practice, the place of practice and provide copies of their certificates as proof of qualification to practice the profession.”“Applicants are advised that all (tax) returns which are due up to the date of application for the certificate must be delivered to the Commissioner-General along with all relevant taxes due and payable by this category of taxpayer,Jerseys From China,” a statement from Commissioner-General,cheap jerseys authentic, Khurshid Sattaur, said yesterday.The First Schedule of the Tax Act Chapter 80: 01 categorises professional groupings and charge professional fees based on this. Professionals are also required to have a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and should submit all outstanding returns in accordance with Section 60 of the Income Tax Act, and pay taxes due including advance taxes and the requisite professional fee, before the application is processed, GRA said.“A copy of the professional fee receipt must also be attached to the application form. The Commissioner-General intends to take legal action against all defaulters who do not comply.”Last year, lawyers had expressed concerns over a proposed Parliamentary Bill that can prevent them from practising unless their taxes are up-to-date.It is a second time in six years that the issue had come up and lawyers are up in arms over it. In December, attorney-at-law Basil Williams, at a press conference, said that the Bill was introduced “surreptitiously” to Parliament without any consultations with lawyers,Adidas Juuse Saros Jersey, although a court case filed in 2003 over the same issue is still pending.Williams disagreed with the proposed amendment to law which gives the Commissioner General of the GRA the authority to withhold a Practice Certificate if he/she is not satisfied with a particular tax return.According to the specific amendment which the lawyer said is “hidden away” in the last part of the bill, “an attorney-at-law shall not practise as an attorney-at-law unless he has been issued a practice certificate by the Commissioner General (Guyana Revenue Authority) in accordance with the provisions of Section 39 of the Tax Act.”This was done without any consultations with the (Guyana) Bar Association and the Guyana Women’s Lawyer Association, Williams said.“In other words, lawyers have not had an opportunity to consult as a body on the contents of this Bill.”Williams was convinced that the “Legal Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2009” is intended to be used by Government as a repressive instrument.“Upon a proper apprehension of its clauses, it is clear that it is intended to be used by Government as a repressive instrument to target and stifle the voices of lawyers who confront and expose the lawlessness of this government.”

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