Adina Capitus, of Lot 88 David Rose Street, Bagotville, West Bank Demerara has yet another reason to give thanks and praise to the Almighty. She celebrated her 105th birth anniversary yesterday at her humble place of abode with her loved ones.Born on April 20, 1906, at Agricola Village, East Bank Demerara,Cheap Jerseys, Adina spent her days working in the back dams and the Diamond sugar estate, where she would usually fetch water to supply the cane cutters on a regular basis.The 105-year-old woman flocked by her children,NFL Jerseys China, grand children,Soccer Jerseys From China, great-grand children and great-great grand children at her Bagotville home, WBD.She later married and gave birth to a number of children, only three of whom are still alive, to date. Her late husband, Amos Capitus, passed away in 1976 after he was involved in an accident.Kaieteur News understands from her children that Adina has always been a churchgoing individual with a kind, calm and peaceful demeanour. Her son, Basil Capitus, resides in Antigua while her two daughters, Megan Newbie and Hilda Nurse, live in Guyana.Newbie said that her mother has always been an instrumental part of her life, introducing her to the church life and allowing her family to “know God”.Adina’s other daughter, Nurse, told this publication that after working in the backdams and at the Diamond sugar estate, as her mother became older; she would assist other families, serving as a “nanny” who would help take care of the elder folks.Both daughters explained that their mother enjoyed sewing, any type of needlework, and she loved cooking various types of meals.Adina would also find pleasure in teaching young children especially her own about the Bible and would treat them to folk stories on certain occasions.Adina is the grandmother of 14,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, great-grandmother of 53 and she has 31 great-great grandchildren.When Kaieteur News visited Adina’s home, Food For The Poor (FFTP) had already arrived to donate some necessities to the woman on her birthday.Among the items which the FFTP donated were pillows, comforter sets,NFL Cheap Jerseys, paper towels, Avon shoes, a wall clock with batteries, hygiene kits and canned food (vegetarian beans).

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is in the process of reviewing how it taxes alcoholic beverages.The revenue collection body also announced tougher measures to reduce theGRA has announced a major review in tax system used to assess alcohol and tobacco products.smuggling of not only liquor but of tobacco products.According to the body, the appraisal of the Excise Tax on alcoholic beverages is being done with the aim of streamlining the regime in accordance with regional and international best practices.“The Ministry of Finance has approved the Revenue Authority’s proposal for the review which would include among other things, changes to the application of the tax from Ad Valorem (a tax based on a fixed percentage of the product value) to Specific (a tax calculated based on alcoholic strength).”GRA said that assessments show that several other sister Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states are collecting Excise Tax based on the Specific Tax, and it is the GRA’s view that same should be adapted by the local administration.It is unclear what impact this would have on the price of liquor as consultations with stakeholders have to be held.“The GRA plans to meet with local manufacturers and importers to discuss the impending changes and most importantly, the implications of the reform process on those who will inevitably be subject to the tax,” the statement assured.Meanwhile, as efforts continue to curtail smuggling and establish greater control of the flow of imported tobacco,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, spirits and beer imports, plans are in the making to introduce high-security Excise Stamps,Wholesale Stitched Jerseys, GRA disclosed.The agency currently partners a foreign company to facilitate what it said is the timely and successful introduction of the stamps, and the accompanying legislation, software and other support initiatives that will be required.It will mean that imported alcohol and tobacco products will be stamped by examining officers.“The stamps will target mainly tobacco and spirits, making the job of inspection by enforcement and customs officers much easier, and address concerns about public health and counterfeit products,Nike Air Max 2018,” GRA said.There is reportedly a huge illegal trade involving alcohol like vodkas and whiskeys as well as popular brands of cigarettes.Excise Tax is an indirect tax levied on alcoholic beverages, motor vehicles, tobacco products and petroleum products produced or sold,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, domestic and foreign, within Guyana.GRA noted that as a result of a recent Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling on the now repealed Environmental Tax, a policy decision has already been taken to replace the said tax with a more comprehensive tax addressing the issue of non-biodegradable packaging for all food items,NFL Jerseys China Cheap, produced locally and imported.