Just recently the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) obtained two judgments against Harvest Company Ltd, a company under the stewardship of AFC executive member, Nigel Hughes, for failure to remit PAYE and one judgment under Section 44 of the Value Added Tax Act No.10 of 2005.
The particulars of the said judgments are as follows:
On the 7th October, 2011 (Action No. 814/CD 2011) judgment was granted for the sum of $621,967 (being PAYE principal in the sum of $468,183, penalties in the sum of $106,814 and interest in the sum of $46,970) for the periods January- August 2010. On the 24th June, 2009 (Action No. 105/CD 2009) judgment was granted for the sum of $7,236,032 (being PAYE principal in the sum of $2,337,110.00, penalties in the sum of $2,692,231 and interest in the sum of $2,206,691) for the periods August 2005- December 2005, July 2006 - December 2006 and January 2007- December 2007.
On 7th January, 2010 Section 44 Certificate was filed for the sum of $1,439,644 (being VAT in the sum of $942,803 and interest thereon in the sum of $496,841) for the periods April 2007- July 2007 and December 2007; January- June, September and November 2008; January 2009, February 2009 and April- July 2009.
On 13th October, 2011 a Writ of Summons was filed in the High Court to recover $4,429,450 (being PAYE in the sum of $1,230,727 and interest and penalties thereon in the sum of $3,198,723) for the periods January to December 2008 and July to December 2009. On the 18th January, 2012 Justice Persaud granted an Unless Order giving the Company 5 days to file an Affidavit in Defence. On the same day the company filed the said Affidavit denying that the PAYE in the sum of $1,203,727 was deducted. The matter was called on 24th July for preemptory trial and has been adjourned to 17th September, 2012.
The Legal Services Division sent a demand letter reminding the Company of its outstanding liability and warned that failure to liquidate same would result in the institution of levy proceedings, but the Company failed to make any payments towards its liabilities, which total $13,727,093.
In an effort to recover the stateβs revenues, on the 22nd May, 2012 a Writ of Execution, along with instructions to levy, was filed to recover the outstanding PAYE judgment sums. On the 20th June, 2012 the officers of the GRA sought to institute levy proceedings against the Company. Upon arrival at the High Court on 20th June, 2012 the Officers of the GRA informed the High Court Marshals that the business operates at 176 Middle Street Georgetown, but the Marshals insisted that they must visit the registered address stated on the writ of execution.
It should be noted that Sidewalk CafΓ and Jazz Club is a registered business registered under the Business Registration Act and is solely owned by Harvest Company Ltd, a company incorporated under the Companies Act Chapter 89:01 and continued under Act No. 29 of 1991 of the Laws of Guyana with registered address at 62 Hadfield and Cross Streets Georgetown.
This is the venue where AFC hosts most of its press conferences, which AFC member, Cathy Hughes, wife of Nigel Hughes, moderate.
When the officers of the Revenue Authority and the Marshals arrived at 62 Hadfield and Cross Streets, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, they were informed that the business is not being conducted at the registered address. It should be noted that Attorney- at- Law, Mr. Robin Stoby said that Harvest Company Ltd. has not been in operation for some years now. Mr. Stoby also stated that Mr. Hughes is out of the jurisdiction and he undertook to have him make contact with the Legal Services Division when he returns to settle the outstanding indebtedness of the company.
To date neither Mr. Hughes nor any representative of the Company has made contact with the GRA.
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So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
This man must be sent to jail. Now we know how the AFC funds itself.
The GRA should now investigate a Flower Garden and pull out the snakes among the flowers.
This man must be sent to jail. Now we know how the AFC funds itself.
The GRA should now investigate a Flower Garden and pull out the snakes among the flowers.
I agree. Lets not forget he posted right here that he pays a family of 4 a total of GY$40,000 per month to slave on his flower farm
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
Tax evasion is very serious crime in USA and Canada. He would have been thrown in jail a long time ago. I hope that the laws of Guyana take its course as soon as possible and send a clear message to tax evaders.
Note, that how this venue was used for AFC press releases. Shame on the AFC. Let us now see who will come to the defense of tax evaders. And this is a court order to a tune of 13 million, yes 13 million dollars.
No one is above the law. Jail the tax evaders.
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
You'll be surprised to see D2's defense of his comrade.
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
Tax evasion is very serious crime in USA and Canada. He would have been thrown in jail a long time ago. I hope that the laws of Guyana take its course as soon as possible and send a clear message to tax evaders.
Note, that how this venue was used for AFC press releases. Shame on the AFC. Let us now see who will come to the defense of tax evaders. And this is a court order to a tune of 13 million, yes 13 million dollars.
No one is above the law. Jail the tax evaders.
I agree. Throw his ass in the big house. The only thing is that the taxpayers have to
upkeep him. He should be ashamed to sit in the National Assembly. GRA should seek Judgement to Garnishee 100% of the pay he collects as an opposition member in the NA. Granger, Mitwah, Stormborn, Caribj, Redux, Gerhard, do you have any comments to make about this?
I agree. Throw his ass in the big house. The only thing is that the taxpayers have to
upkeep him. He should be ashamed to sit in the National Assembly. GRA should seek Judgement to Garnishee 100% of the pay he collects as an opposition member in the NA. Granger, Mitwah, Stormborn, Caribj, Redux, Gerhard, do you have any comments to make about this?
Here's what their response will sound like
"This is another PPP personal attack against Hughes owing to his current activism"
You will then be left with the feeling that the PPP forced Hughes to not pay his taxes so that they could use it to attack his personality
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
Tax evasion is very serious crime in USA and Canada. He would have been thrown in jail a long time ago. I hope that the laws of Guyana take its course as soon as possible and send a clear message to tax evaders.
Note, that how this venue was used for AFC press releases. Shame on the AFC. Let us now see who will come to the defense of tax evaders. And this is a court order to a tune of 13 million, yes 13 million dollars.
No one is above the law. Jail the tax evaders.
I agree. Throw his ass in the big house. The only thing is that the taxpayers have to upkeep him. He should be ashamed to sit in the National Assembly. GRA should seek Judgement to Garnishee 100% of the pay he collects as an opposition member in the NA. Granger, Mitwah, Stormborn, Caribj, Redux, Gerhard, do you have any comments to make about this?
bai, tek lil advice and stop following bad company, especially when U (and dem) doan really know wuh allyu braying about . . . arite?
He should be ashamed to sit in the National Assembly.
Nigel Hughes doesn't sit in the national assembly. His wife does though. But this does not take away from the fact that while championing democracy, oppression etc he has been negligent in fulfilling his duties as a citizen
Nigel Hughes needs to come clean.
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
Tax evasion is very serious crime in USA and Canada. He would have been thrown in jail a long time ago. I hope that the laws of Guyana take its course as soon as possible and send a clear message to tax evaders.
Note, that how this venue was used for AFC press releases. Shame on the AFC. Let us now see who will come to the defense of tax evaders. And this is a court order to a tune of 13 million, yes 13 million dollars.
No one is above the law. Jail the tax evaders.
I agree. Throw his ass in the big house. The only thing is that the taxpayers have to upkeep him. He should be ashamed to sit in the National Assembly. GRA should seek Judgement to Garnishee 100% of the pay he collects as an opposition member in the NA. Granger, Mitwah, Stormborn, Caribj, Redux, Gerhard, do you have any comments to make about this?
bai, tek lil advice and stop following bad company, especially when U (and dem) doan really know wuh allyu braying about . . . arite?
Since you apparently have the real facts we want to know. Post them.
He should be ashamed to sit in the National Assembly.
Nigel Hughes doesn't sit in the national assembly. His wife does though. But this does not take away from the fact that while championing democracy, oppression etc he has been negligent in fulfilling his duties as a citizen
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Liz...you mean like how the PPP champions democracy by giving us ONE radio station, shutting out the opposition from Chronicle/NCN, giving us unaudited NICL accounts, and implanting the wife of the Minister to prepare the state audits?
TK why are you defending Nigel as he continues to allegedly evading taxes?
TK why are you defending Nigel as he continues to allegedly evading taxes?
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I don't need to defend Nigel...sure he is capable of doing that. I am merely pointing out to you sycophants the more serious issues that can make Guyana a better place if addressed...but since ya'll hold the purse ya'll have no intention of addressing them.
The Guyanese Populace are watching, Hughes needs to come clean
TK why are you defending Nigel as he continues to allegedly evading taxes?
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I don't need to defend Nigel...sure he is capable of doing that. I am merely pointing out to you sycophants the more serious issues that can make Guyana a better place if addressed...but since ya'll hold the purse ya'll have no intention of addressing them.
From what is alleged here Nigel's case is a serious issue.
@ Sugrim,
how could I [anyone] take seriously an unsigned piece that starts off:
". . . a company under the stewardship of AFC executive member, Nigel Hughes"
WTF does THAT even mean?
and . . . exactly how DUMB are you??!
There are names, facts and figures and dates etc, and I don't recall Nigel taking legal action against the GRA for slander. Do you?
There are names, facts and figures and dates etc, and I don't recall Nigel taking legal action against the GRA for slander. Do you?
Why would Nigel Hughes sue the GRA for slander . . . they didn't write the article.
What a stupid 'observation'
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
I thought you were going to say one rule for rich PPP supporters who are EXEMPT from paying taxes and another for those who the PPP considers their enemies when they fail to pay theirs.
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
Tax evasion is very serious crime in USA and Canada.
No one is above the law. Jail the tax evaders.
True yet rich PPP supporters not only dont pay taxes, but they dont even FILE their tax returns.
You know this.
The Guyanese Populace are watching, Hughes needs to come clean
They are also waiting to see when the GRA starts going after PPP supporters who dont pay taxes. Starting with the EX President....ooo0h forgot he is EXEMPT despite his pension which is higher than what Obama will get whenever he is finished.
These PPP really slick. PNC used to lock up, beat and fine you for doing illegal stuff like smuggling flour, dal and channa. They were legally on the right side but morally in the pits. PPP, on the other hand, get you on tax evasion and use the legal system fully to enforce their claim. They are on the right side legally and also morally, who would stand up for a "tax evader". Mr Hughes in deep dodo.
I tell you, coolies real slick.
These PPP really slick. PNC used to lock up, beat and fine you for doing illegal stuff like smuggling flour, dal and channa. They were legally on the right side but morally in the pits. PPP, on the other hand, get you on tax evasion and use the legal system fully to enforce their claim. They are on the right side legally and also morally, who would stand up for a "tax evader". Mr Hughes in deep dodo.
I tell you, coolies real slick.
typical tribal . . . kvelling with pride as the PPP "retribution" machine ramps up.
abe pan tap
Abe is not pan tap because there is democracy and a system of checks and balances. But again Nigel has to explain himself. Don't you agree?
Tax evasion should not be taken lightly, Hughes should have known better
Abe is not pan tap because there is democracy and a system of checks and balances. But again Nigel has to explain himself. Don't you agree?
You're a moron, and have no idea what I am talking about
Calling names like moron won't get you far and it wont show how sensible you are.
i wondering if this is the same sugrim that refuse to pay the workers on the airport job or the one that deal with house lots that have a few and giving his family even the newborn babies house lots maybe somebody will tell me if this guy live in diamond housing scheme
You wonder wrong. This is not he. Next question.
yes,how much you sell your soul for
Bai this is a difficult question. How much does a soul cost these days? Let's see. Christianity says that a soul is worth a lot, maybe millions of sheckels. Judas became rich for a while. Islam says that the soul has to be taken seriously and it is priceless as does Judaism. In Hinduism the soul is paramount and it does not die. So one cannot sell it. In fact in any religion you cannot sell your soul. So how much does a soul cost? No one knows. Will I sell mine? No.
you forget about the devil,the one that sell yours to,i hope what the ppp is giving you is enough
you low life ppp thief must always praise the black people for being decent,when you and the ppp crime family can send these people to shoot there own in the name of duty and they have not down arms yet or take over that country.so you and fools like NEHRU should shut your mouth and stop calling people racist
The devil does not exists for me because I am not selling. But you have a price.
So there one rule for the ordinary citizens who pay taxes and a separate one for politicians in the opposition
This is clearly using the state agency to go after a political opponent for a measure of political currency. However, if he owes he will pay. He has to face the law.
Unfortunately, the PPP is a law unto themselves. They do not want to tell us what happened at NICIL with the state assets. That is billions. We are still waiting.
You folks are truly silly. You are so full of yourselves that you think you can allay your rape of our treasury with these attempts at despoiling characters. Sorry, you can try as hard as you can the word is out, you are incorrigible crooks.