Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) reaffirmed its commitment to delivering accessible, customer-centred tax services for Jamaicans worldwide through its participation in the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held from June 15–17, 2026, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The Conference brought together more than 1,000 delegates from 14 countries, including members of the Jamaican diaspora, government representatives, private-sector stakeholders, developm

As the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) approaches 16 years of dedicated service, MIRA is embarking on a monumental journey to modernize the national tax landscape through its E-invoicing initiative. supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This initiative is identified as a key component of MIRA’s long-term digital transformation roadmap and is now a core pillar of the Strategic Plan 2025–2028, representing a major shift in MIRA’s role from a traditional enforc

The CATA Cybersecurity Working Group held its first quarterly session on 18 June 2026, bringing together cybersecurity representatives from across the membership for a highly practical knowledge- and experience-sharing discussion. The session benefited from the expertise of the OECD Global Forum, with Mr Alexandre Garcia, Mr Alex Jubeau and Mr Lloyd Garrochinho providing a comprehensive overview of data classification and handling, from the establishment of classification fra

The Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) warmly congratulates Mr Hassan Zareer on his appointment as Minister of Finance of the Republic of Maldives. Mr Zareer has been an outstanding member of the CATA family, having served with distinction as Commissioner General of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA). His leadership, professionalism, and commitment to strengthening tax administration have earned him deep respect across the network. We are immensel