Barbados brought a clear and practical perspective to the global stage at the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (PCT): Tax and Development Conference, held in Tokyo from March 2–3, 2026. The conference, a joint initiative of the International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, United Nations, and World Bank Group, focused on strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation (DRM) and enhancing international cooperation in tax system reform. Repre

In March 2026, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) launched two major initiatives to modernize its digital infrastructure: an upgrade of its Enterprise Portal and a comprehensive enhancement of its core Revenue Administration Information System (RAIS). These initiatives mark a significant milestone in TAJ’s ongoing digital transformation agenda, strengthening its capacity to deliver efficient, secure, and customer-focused services while enhancing overall tax administration. Ente

Revenue Haus, Downtown Port Moresby, Friday 6 March 2026 – The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) yesterday awarded certificates to seventeen officers, following the successful completion of a two-week Criminal Tax Investigation Training Programme delivered in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office(ATO) under the Tax Inspectors Without Borders(TWIB) – Criminal Investigation initiative supported by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) and th

We recently designed and issued a one-page compliance strategy to our people built on four key themes – our risk picture, the customer connection, targeted interventions, and capability growth. We consider producing a one-page strategy (often called a "plan-on-a-page") will provide significant benefits for staff, mainly by replacing several complex, long-winded documents with a clear, accessible, and actionable roadmap. Our overall objective is to ensure all our people read

On 17 February 2026, the EU Code of Conduct Group announced its update to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. As part of this update, Fiji has been officially removed from the blacklist following comprehensive reforms to strengthen tax transparency, fair taxation, and compliance with international standards. This milestone reinforces Fiji’s commitment to responsible tax governance and enhances confidence among international partners and investors.