In response to the impact of the Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica, through Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), introduced a targeted tax relief measure to support employees affected by the disaster. The initiative allows employers to make tax-free cash payments to employees who experienced loss or damage, providing timely financial assistance to support personal recovery and welfare. Key Features of the Relief Measure Under the policy, employers may provi

CATA recently hosted a highly engaging webinar session on 28 January 2026 as part of the ongoing E‑Invoicing Working Group, focusing on Zambia’s progress in implementing its national e-invoicing system . The session brought together members and stakeholders for a practical and insightful discussion on the realities of e-invoicing implementation in the region. Advancing Tax Modernisation in Zambia Zambia continues to make steady progress in its tax modernisation agenda, with e

Tax online payment and technology concept: AI, taxes burden, state taxes, calculating finance. (Photo by Parradee Kietsirikul/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images.) CATA’s cooperation arrangement with the International Growth Centre (IGC) , formalised in May 2025, continues to strengthen joint efforts to advance tax administration and policy development across the Commonwealth. As part of this partnership, the IGC invited the CATA Executive Director to contribute a bl

The CATA Cybersecurity Working Group held its second virtual call on 15 January 2026 . The session was chaired by Mr Ashvin Luckoo , who serves as Chair of the CATA Cybersecurity Working Group and is Section Head in the Information Systems Department at the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).He oversees the MOI Data Centre and cybersecurity functions. In his opening remarks, the Chair highlighted that while Mauritius is a small jurisdiction, cybersecurity best practices remain

On 15 January 2026, Fiji signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAAC) in Paris, becoming the 152nd jurisdiction to join. The MAAC is the world’s most comprehensive instrument for tax cooperation, enabling exchange of information, joint examinations, and assistance in tax recovery. This milestone underscores Fiji’s commitment to international tax transparency, cooperation, and fairness. It also represents a decisive step toward F