Godfrey Statia
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), responsible for overseeing tax collection and enforcement in Guyana. He has been vocal about issues related to tax evasion and undervaluation, particularly in the context of large oil companies operating in the country. His recent statements highlight concerns regarding perceived imbalances in tax liabilities between ordinary citizens and multinational corporations.
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Godfrey Statia joined the meeting as the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority.
Finance Minister meets private sector on budget preparations
Guyana· 2026-01-18
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the GRA whom Mohamed appealed to regarding political weaponization of the agency.
GRA challenged over order to surrender vehicle with bulletproof featuresGuyana· 2026-01-12
The charges were brought by the Commissioner-General of the Revenue Authority, Godfrey Statia.
GRA withdraws income tax fraud charges against Mohameds because of US extradition requestGuyana· 2025-11-06
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the Revenue Authority who brought the charges against the defendants.
GRA says Mohameds owe large amount over gold exportsGuyana· 2025-11-03Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority.
Weigh oil governance in the 2025 ElectionsGuyana· 2025-08-31
Mr. Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority.
There is no evidence the President did anything to satisfy Mr. Mohamed’s appeal for his interventionGuyana· 2025-06-13
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the GRA who needs to clarify President Ali's involvement with Azruddin Mohamed.
As a candidate for presidency, Irfaan Ali’s reputation is beyond reproachGuyana· 2025-06-08
Godfrey Statia is mentioned in the context of being sidelined in the discussions about the Lamborghini tax.
Recalling a matter as mundane as a Lamborghini tax is really asking too muchGuyana· 2025-06-07
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner General who has not commented on the IHS Markit audit issue.
GRA still mum on completed IHS Markit auditGuyana· 2025-05-19Commissioner General Godfrey Statia is criticized for the GRA's handling of the Mohamed family's tax issues.
GRA should not be turned into a weapon for nefarious purposesGuyana· 2025-04-08
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority.
President Ali must act without delay on these pressing oil and gas mattersGuyana· 2025-04-06
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority.
Minister Teixeira must address UN concerns on Access to Information ActGuyana· 2025-03-16
Godfrey Statia is the GRA Commissioner General who has not responded to inquiries about the audit.
Still no word from gov’t on $$ owed by Exxon after IHS auditGuyana· 2025-03-02Mr. Statia is the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority.
Mr Statia should say whether Minister made required tax payments on behalf of ExxonMobil and partners for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023Guyana· 2025-02-23
Godfrey Statia is the Commissioner of the Guyana Revenue Authority who released a press statement about tax evasion.
Until GRA further clarifies, Tax Article 15.3 (b) has fraud written all over itGuyana· 2025-02-22