ASSISTANT Commissioner, Programme Planning, Risk Management and Advisory within the Large Taxpayers Division of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Nicole Williams, has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL).
Williams previously served as a member and Interim Chair of GNNL following the resignation of then Chairman, Dr Yog Mahadeo.

Williams is a graduate of the University of the West Indies and holds an IMBA (Finance specialisation) with distinction, a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies and a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree in Accountancy, both from the University of Guyana.

Williams has over 18 years of experience in tax administration. Before assuming her current role at GRA, she held several positions, including Manager VAT Examinations Unit, Manager Assessment Review (PAYE & Miscellaneous Taxes); Principal Manager, Commercial Operations Division of the Customs and Excise Department; Principal Manager, Post Clearance Audit; Manager, Public Relations and Manager (ag), Tax Advisory Services; and Tax Auditor.

Williams has a passion for volunteerism and is a Past President of the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central.

The other members of the board are Harry Gill, Jason Abdulla, Raul Aaron, Travis Bruce, Andrea Seelochan and Vanessa Narine, a staff representative (elected by staff) and the General Manager (ex-officio).