Mr Taito Waradi
Interim Minister for Commerce, Industry, Investment and Communications
Launching of Assemble Communications ISP Business at 5th Floor, Post Fiji, Suva. at 1.00pm Thursday, 29th March, 2007
NI SA BULA VINAKA.
I WISH TO THANK ASSEMBLE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THIS PRIVILEGE TO ADDRESS YOU ON THIS OCCASION, AND TO OFFICIATE AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE COMPANY’S ISP (INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER) BUSINESS.
LIKE OTHER SIMILAR BUSINESSES THAT WILL LAUNCH OVER THE ENSUING PERIOD THERE IS IN MY VIEW GOOD OMEN FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES IN FIJI.
I SAY THIS BECAUSE I KNOW THAT THERE ARE SPECIFIC RELATED STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS THAT MY MINISTRY WILL ATTEND TO IN THE COURSE OF THIS YEAR IN RESPECT OF THESE INDUSTRIES, AND THE LAUNCH OF ASSEMBLE COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS REALISES A TANGIBLE SUCCESSFUL OUTPUT TO THE SECTOR STRATEGIES.
THIS LAUNCH IS THE CULMINATION OF THE JOINT COMMITTED EFFORTS OF THE ASSEMBLE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TOWARDS INVESTING IN FIJI AND OPEN AND TRANSPARENT FACILITATIONS OF GOVERNMENT.
THE LICENCES ISSUED TO THE COMPANY, AUTHORISES ASSEMBLE COMMUNICATIONS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN ISP FACILITY THAT ENABLES PUBLIC ACCESS TO INTERNET BASED SERVICES, AND TO SOURCE INTERNET BANDWIDTH VIA A SATELLITE EARTH STATION.
AS AN ADDITIONAL PLAYER IN THE MARKET, ASSEMBLE COMMUNICATIONS WILL CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY THE BENEFITS THAT ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE INTERNET DOMAIN.
THE FOCUS OF ASSEMBLE COMMUNICATIONS TOWARDS EXTENDING ACCESS TO THE KOROS AND TIKINAS AND ISLANDS THROUGHOUT FIJI THEREBY INCREASING NATIONAL AS WELL AS GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY IS INDEED COMMENDABLE.
ALSO COMMENDABLE, I NOTE IS THE FACT THAT THIS BUSINESS IS OWNED ENTIRELY BY LOCALS WITH LINKAGE TO REPUTABLE OVERSEAS TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT TEAM WHO HAVE HAD YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE BUSINESS NICHE.
TO THE GROUP, THANK YOU FOR THIS INITIATIVE, AND I WISH YOU SUCCESS IN THIS BUSINESS VENTURE.IT GIVES ME PLEASURE AND I AM INDEED PRIVILEGED TO LAUNCH THIS ISP BUSINESS OF ASSEMBLE COMMUNICATIONS (FIJI) LIMITED.
VINAKA VAKALEVU.
Fijii Government Press Release
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Friday, March 30, 2007
Inmarsat Press Release
Illinois (MediaPressRelease) May 31, 2006 - -- In preparation for this year's hurricane season, Inmarsat , the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, announced today that Assemble Communications, a provider of voice and data services to residential and small business customers, will incorporate its new BGAN high speed mobile communications service into a "Personal Hurricane Kit." The small lightweight kit will be marketed to residentsof Gulf Coast states ensuring constant connectivity in the event a hurricane or other disaster disables the traditional terrestrial and cellular networks.
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Assemble Communications Fiji
A report from Fiji says moves are afoot to take over millions of dollars in funds held in trust for indigenous owners of the country’s main hydro site at Monasavu.
The Suva High Court awarded a total of 32 million US dollars to the landowners in compensation last year.
But Fiji TV reports that the villagers are being used by some investors who are eager to lay their hands on part of the payout.
The report says two villagers claiming to be Monasavu landowners are heading moves to transfer the funds to a group who last year claimed they would be given six billion US dollars by a bogus overseas organisation to set up a bank for indigenous Fijians.
Fiji TV says the move is being pushed by the Viti Land and Resource Owners Association, headed by Ratu Osea Gavidi, who convinced Fiji’s middle level chiefs that six billion US dollars would soon be theirs.
Ratu Osea says he expects the Monasavu landowners’ money to be invested in a new company, Assemble Communications Limited, which he claims will specialise in the Internet and communications technology.
Read the source
The Suva High Court awarded a total of 32 million US dollars to the landowners in compensation last year.
But Fiji TV reports that the villagers are being used by some investors who are eager to lay their hands on part of the payout.
The report says two villagers claiming to be Monasavu landowners are heading moves to transfer the funds to a group who last year claimed they would be given six billion US dollars by a bogus overseas organisation to set up a bank for indigenous Fijians.
Fiji TV says the move is being pushed by the Viti Land and Resource Owners Association, headed by Ratu Osea Gavidi, who convinced Fiji’s middle level chiefs that six billion US dollars would soon be theirs.
Ratu Osea says he expects the Monasavu landowners’ money to be invested in a new company, Assemble Communications Limited, which he claims will specialise in the Internet and communications technology.
Read the source
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Asian Development Bank programms on Hold
Fiji’s Interim Government says it is re-assessing the total Asian Development Bank funded programmes in light of its new fiscal directions, In a statement, it said all loans and funding requirements are being reviewed in light of the priorities of the Government.
The statement was issued after the ADB said all its approved programmes were currently on hold pending an assurance from the Interim Government that it uptakes its international obligations and provides an environment for the programmes to be successful.
Read the Rest from Fiji Live
The statement was issued after the ADB said all its approved programmes were currently on hold pending an assurance from the Interim Government that it uptakes its international obligations and provides an environment for the programmes to be successful.
Read the Rest from Fiji Live
Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption ('FICAC') Formed
Fiji's cabinet today approved the implementation of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption ('FICAC') and the Prevention of Bribery ('POB') Promulgations.
The decision was based on a submission by the Attorney General, Minister for Justice, Electoral Reform & Anti-Corruption, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Sayed-Khaiyum said that the FICAC Promulgation will see the coming into effect of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Government has already allocated $1.5 million in the Revised Budget for the setting up and operational costs of the Commission. He said that FICAC, through the Commissioner, will report directly to the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo.
Read the Rest from Fiji Live
The decision was based on a submission by the Attorney General, Minister for Justice, Electoral Reform & Anti-Corruption, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Sayed-Khaiyum said that the FICAC Promulgation will see the coming into effect of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Government has already allocated $1.5 million in the Revised Budget for the setting up and operational costs of the Commission. He said that FICAC, through the Commissioner, will report directly to the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo.
Read the Rest from Fiji Live
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Telecom Intrigue in BA, Fiji
This is a bit old but interesting: From August 2006
What should have been a simple and straightforward process of either refusing or awarding mobile telephony licences to interested operators instead turned out to be an intricate web of backhanded politics, clandestine lobbying and propaganda against Ba Holdings Ltd and its mobile operator partner, Digicel (Fiji) Ltd, the local subsidiary of Jamaica-based Digicel.
This running game of furtive manoeuvres has its roots in the now lucrative mobile telephony market within which reigns Vodafone Fiji Ltd, the joint venture between Telecom Fiji Ltd (TFL) and the European-based Vodafone International Holding BV.
Read more from Pierport
What should have been a simple and straightforward process of either refusing or awarding mobile telephony licences to interested operators instead turned out to be an intricate web of backhanded politics, clandestine lobbying and propaganda against Ba Holdings Ltd and its mobile operator partner, Digicel (Fiji) Ltd, the local subsidiary of Jamaica-based Digicel.
This running game of furtive manoeuvres has its roots in the now lucrative mobile telephony market within which reigns Vodafone Fiji Ltd, the joint venture between Telecom Fiji Ltd (TFL) and the European-based Vodafone International Holding BV.
Read more from Pierport
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
THE Fiji Visitors Bureau has teamed up with a leading American travel agency, Air Pacific and 12 local resorts to launch a major advertising campaign that targets Californian residents.
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Monday, March 26, 2007
VODAFONE SEEKS SETTLEMENT WITH FIJI GOVERNMENT
SUVA, Fiji (Fijilive, March 15) - The interim government is currently looking at a request by Vodafone Fiji for an out of court settlement over its exclusive license to operate a mobile telecommunications business in Fiji.
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did not say when Government will reply to Vodafone Fiji managing director Aslam Khan's letter on February 21, 2007.
The parties have until April 30, since the matter is set for mention in the High Court before Justice Jiten Singh.
Vodafone had challenged the State's issuance of provisional licenses to Digicel and Pacific Connex to operate in Fiji's lucrative mobile phone industry. It is now pursuing a more convenient out of court of settlement due to the prolonged legal battle and costs.
Read the Rest from Pacific Island Report
SUVA, Fiji (Fijilive, March 15) - The interim government is currently looking at a request by Vodafone Fiji for an out of court settlement over its exclusive license to operate a mobile telecommunications business in Fiji.
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did not say when Government will reply to Vodafone Fiji managing director Aslam Khan's letter on February 21, 2007.
The parties have until April 30, since the matter is set for mention in the High Court before Justice Jiten Singh.
Vodafone had challenged the State's issuance of provisional licenses to Digicel and Pacific Connex to operate in Fiji's lucrative mobile phone industry. It is now pursuing a more convenient out of court of settlement due to the prolonged legal battle and costs.
Read the Rest from Pacific Island Report
Teleco m Companies in Fiji
FIJI ventures limited was registered under the company and allied matters degree of the federal Republic of Nigeria in 1990 and commence operation in 1992.
To achieve many of our vision, the company is managed by a visionaary team of seasoned professional and experts in various field especilly in management, design and development engineering, ICT and marketing.
The company is divided into 3 key division responsible for engineering, television, marketing and telecommunication with each division working in tandem with with each other. These division are Fiji Ventures, Africa Sports and Entertainment Network, Sports Manufacturing Marketing and Promotions, and Fiji Telecom Systems and Technologies.
Local Affiliates:
Fiji Recreation Center A unit continously dedicated to promote competitions in different kind of indoor and outdoor games nationwide. More
African Sports & Entertainment Network African sports & Entertainment network (ASEN) is a fully equipped independent studio for recording and the transmission of sports and entertainment programs. More
Fiji Mobile Telecoms Systems is a division of of FIJI Ventures NIgeria Limited. We specialise in the sales and marketing of telecommication equipment. (web site)
Contact Info
Fiji Ventures Limited - 6A, Abisogun Liegh Street,Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos-Nigeria.Telephone No.s234-(1)-4705144E-mail Addressesfrc@fijiventuresltd.com gameteam@fijiventuresltd.comfeedback@fijiventuresltd.com affiliates@fijiventuresltd.comsales@fijiventuresltd.com askus@fijiventuresltd.com
Vodaphone
17 August 1999
Vodafone GroupVodafone Australia to acquire Vodafone New Zealand and 49% of Vodafone Fiji
Vodafone Holdings Australia Pty Ltd announced today that it has entered into agreements with Vodafone Europe Holdings B.V., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Vodafone AirTouch Plc, to acquire the entire issued share capital of Vodafone New Zealand's operations (Vodafone New Zealand Limited and Vodafone Mobile NZ Limited) and also 49 per cent of the issued share capital of Vodafone Fiji Ltd. Telecom Fiji Ltd will continue to own the remaining 51 per cent of Vodafone Fiji Ltd.
The agreements are valued at approximately A$1.25 billion.
Dr Brian Clark, chief executive of Vodafone Holdings, will continue to have management responsibility for the regional group. Mr John Rohan, and Mr Aslam Khan, will continue as the managing directors of Vodafone New Zealand and Vodafone Fiji respectively.
To achieve many of our vision, the company is managed by a visionaary team of seasoned professional and experts in various field especilly in management, design and development engineering, ICT and marketing.
The company is divided into 3 key division responsible for engineering, television, marketing and telecommunication with each division working in tandem with with each other. These division are Fiji Ventures, Africa Sports and Entertainment Network, Sports Manufacturing Marketing and Promotions, and Fiji Telecom Systems and Technologies.
Local Affiliates:
Fiji Recreation Center A unit continously dedicated to promote competitions in different kind of indoor and outdoor games nationwide. More
African Sports & Entertainment Network African sports & Entertainment network (ASEN) is a fully equipped independent studio for recording and the transmission of sports and entertainment programs. More
Fiji Mobile Telecoms Systems is a division of of FIJI Ventures NIgeria Limited. We specialise in the sales and marketing of telecommication equipment. (web site)
Contact Info
Fiji Ventures Limited - 6A, Abisogun Liegh Street,Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos-Nigeria.Telephone No.s234-(1)-4705144E-mail Addressesfrc@fijiventuresltd.com gameteam@fijiventuresltd.comfeedback@fijiventuresltd.com affiliates@fijiventuresltd.comsales@fijiventuresltd.com askus@fijiventuresltd.com
Vodaphone
17 August 1999
Vodafone GroupVodafone Australia to acquire Vodafone New Zealand and 49% of Vodafone Fiji
Vodafone Holdings Australia Pty Ltd announced today that it has entered into agreements with Vodafone Europe Holdings B.V., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Vodafone AirTouch Plc, to acquire the entire issued share capital of Vodafone New Zealand's operations (Vodafone New Zealand Limited and Vodafone Mobile NZ Limited) and also 49 per cent of the issued share capital of Vodafone Fiji Ltd. Telecom Fiji Ltd will continue to own the remaining 51 per cent of Vodafone Fiji Ltd.
The agreements are valued at approximately A$1.25 billion.
Dr Brian Clark, chief executive of Vodafone Holdings, will continue to have management responsibility for the regional group. Mr John Rohan, and Mr Aslam Khan, will continue as the managing directors of Vodafone New Zealand and Vodafone Fiji respectively.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Fiber coming to American Samoa
This story was orignially published on 7 February 2007
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) _ The U-S Interior Department is proposing a three (m) million dollar appropriation to help American Samoa develop an undersea fiber-optic cable link.
Governor Togiola Tulafono has been pushing to have the U-S territory linked to the Southern Cross-owned fiber-optic cable. It runs from the U-S West Coast through Hawaii and Fiji to Australia. American Samoa would hook up in Fiji.
Read the rest from the Associated Press
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) _ The U-S Interior Department is proposing a three (m) million dollar appropriation to help American Samoa develop an undersea fiber-optic cable link.
Governor Togiola Tulafono has been pushing to have the U-S territory linked to the Southern Cross-owned fiber-optic cable. It runs from the U-S West Coast through Hawaii and Fiji to Australia. American Samoa would hook up in Fiji.
Read the rest from the Associated Press
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Ratu Osea Gavidi Meets with Fijian Affaris Minister
As Cuvu chief, Ratu Osea Gavidi leads a group of Natadola landowners to meet Fijian Affairs Minister, Ratu Epeli Ganilau this afternoon, he has today warned that no new project manager for Natadola resort will be allowed in their land.Ratu Osea who is the consultant of the Natadola landowners said the resource owners want APRIL development to still manage the project as the 1,500 acre development lease in Natadola was given to Gerard Saliot and Keni Dakuidreketi of APRIL.
Ratu Osea stresses that the new project manager, HLK Jacob Limited will not be allowed to operate at the site.
Ratu Osea stresses that the new project manager, HLK Jacob Limited will not be allowed to operate at the site.read the rest from The Village
Monday, March 19, 2007
Post-Coup State of Emergency May be lifted Soon
Fiji's military leader said Monday troops he sent into the streets during a coup more than three months ago are withdrawing, and he might lift a nationwide state of emergency if the security situation remains calm.
The rest from the China Post
The rest from the China Post
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Prime Minister of Papu New Guinea to Visit Fiji
Sir Michael Somare, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and acting Pacific Island Forum chairman will officially visit the country for three days beginning Friday 23rd March. He will leave Fiji on Monday March 26th.
(Press release from the Fiji Government Website)
(Press release from the Fiji Government Website)
Saturday, March 17, 2007
US and Others address the Coup
The US participated in a forum of foreign affairs officers from other countries assigned to Fiji. The Forum called for new elections in 18 months and other assurances of the protection of Human rights. If these are forth coming the group will recommend a series of financial incentives to their governments.
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Fiji Export to US slightly increase over last year.
THE Fiji Trade Commission in Los Angeles is pleased to note an increase in exports to the US and looks forward to further growth in the rest of the year.
Trade Commissioner, Ilisoni Vuidreketi, said, Fiji recorded reasonably good trade performance in January, with total exports of $US7.82 million, a 3.2 per cent equivalent to $US241,312 increase over January 2006.
Read the rest from Fiji Times
Trade Commissioner, Ilisoni Vuidreketi, said, Fiji recorded reasonably good trade performance in January, with total exports of $US7.82 million, a 3.2 per cent equivalent to $US241,312 increase over January 2006.
Read the rest from Fiji Times
Monday, March 12, 2007
Qarase being questioned for possible Treason
Mr Qarase says he is waiting to be questioned by police over phone calls he made to the Australian and New Zealand prime ministers last year.
The military government claims that during those calls he sought foreign intervention to prevent the coup।
Mr Qarase denies this, saying he was seeking information on foreign aid.
"All I can say is that there is no real basis for their allegations and I think it is a case of the military trying to embarrass me or persecute me or whatever," he said to Australia's national broadcaster, ABC।
Anyone who initiates a foreign invasion can be charged with treason in Fiji and face a maximum sentence of life in prison।
The military government claims that during those calls he sought foreign intervention to prevent the coup।
Mr Qarase denies this, saying he was seeking information on foreign aid.
"All I can say is that there is no real basis for their allegations and I think it is a case of the military trying to embarrass me or persecute me or whatever," he said to Australia's national broadcaster, ABC।
Anyone who initiates a foreign invasion can be charged with treason in Fiji and face a maximum sentence of life in prison।
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Fiji Increase Scrutiny on International Businesses
ALL local businesses and organisations that have overseas branches have come under extra scrutiny following reports that about $14million was siphoned off shore through an organised racket involving prominent people.
This was revealed by the Anti-Corruption Unit's chief investigator Inspector Nasir Ali yesterday.
He said more intense check measures would be introduced to protect the local economy.
The crackdown follows concerns over alleged money laundering and fraudulent schemes, which was brought to the unit's attention by a tertiary institution.
read more from Fiji Times
This was revealed by the Anti-Corruption Unit's chief investigator Inspector Nasir Ali yesterday.
He said more intense check measures would be introduced to protect the local economy.
The crackdown follows concerns over alleged money laundering and fraudulent schemes, which was brought to the unit's attention by a tertiary institution.
read more from Fiji Times
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Fiji Economy Close to collapse
FIJIANS have been told the national economy is perilously close to collapse and an emergency budget handed down yesterday will determine if the country sinks or swims.
The Fijian economy has been devastated by a downturn in tourist numbers following the December 5 military coup.
However, Fiji's military rulers insisted yesterday that the problems were the result of the excesses of the ousted government, not the takeover.
The Howard Government disagreed, with a spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs saying: "The impact of the military coup is the cause of the problems and the downturn".
read the rest from the Australian
The Fijian economy has been devastated by a downturn in tourist numbers following the December 5 military coup.
However, Fiji's military rulers insisted yesterday that the problems were the result of the excesses of the ousted government, not the takeover.
The Howard Government disagreed, with a spokeswoman for the Department of Foreign Affairs saying: "The impact of the military coup is the cause of the problems and the downturn".
read the rest from the Australian
Friday, March 2, 2007
Fiji Gvt Budget Troubles
Interim finance minister Mahendra Chaudhry handed down the emergency budget on Friday, including an across the board pay cut of five per cent for all public servants, along with moves to push workers aged over 55 into retirement.
Read more from The Sydney Morning Times.
Read more from The Sydney Morning Times.
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