News Release MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 September 2020) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $25 million investment in Fiji’s Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) subsidiary, ATH International Venture Pte. Limited, (ATHIV), to finance a greenfield 4G mobile telecommunications network that will enhance mobile, broadband, and internet services in Papua New Guinea (PNG)—opening new opportunities for…
PRESS RELEASE Telecom Fiji plans to invest over $180 Million in Fibre infrastructure over the next 5 years in a bid to keep Fijians technologically on par with the rest of the world. Phase 1 of the work will commence from next month along the 48km Deuba to Korolevu stretch, where Telecom is replacing its…
Instead of working in isolation, government agencies dealing with cybercrime have decided to take a more holistic approach in tackling the problems of cyber security and cybercrime to protect citizens. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS), Vanuatu Internet Governance Forum (VanIGF) and the Telecommunications…
With yesterday’s internet switch-over, Aitutaki becomes one of the smallest fibre-connected islands in the world. Intermittent internet on Aitutaki had left some of the island’s residents frustrated this week. The Vodafone service was “very poor” and the Wi-Fi hotspot had been playing up, said resident Regina Potini. Than yesterday Potini, a photographer, noticed a difference…
A newly formed committee in Caillou seeks to transform the dynamic of government and digital sector to an aligned organization, supervising, and boosting. It comes from the hands of two governmental members, Vaimu’a Muliava and Chistoper Gygès. According to Gygès, who is in charge of the digital economy, the committee can meet the expectations of…
Global Partners Digital this week launched its “Toolkit for inclusive and value-based cybersecurity policymaking”. The toolkit includes: A comprehensive guide for policymakers on involving relevant stakeholders in the process of developing, implementing and reviewing an National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCSS) A repository of good practices in developing inclusive NCSSs—offering short case studies and examples of where policymakers have successfully involved…
Good news for people who use Vodafone and Inkk networks as the companies have also introduced new data rates. Vodafone customers can get 80Gb for $35 for one month while Inkk is giving 80GB for $8 for 8 days. People on Vodafone’s network can get 15GB for $7.99 which is valid for a week. We…
The current global pandemic has been a stark reminder of the important role that safe and reliable drinking water plays in our lives. It is essential for human life and a critical prerequisite of healthy communities and economies, however countries across the Pacific face significant challenges in ensuring that this vital resource is accessible to…
New Zealand and the Cook Islands are moving closer to the establishment of a travel bubble, to recommence quarantine-free travel between the two countries before the end of the year, and as soon as it can be safely achieved. The Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern and the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Henry…
Te Wānanga o Raukawa, New Zealand’s first higher learning institution steeped in Māori protocols and values, is a pioneer in its field. With the help of technology solutions provider Intergen and a range of Microsoft technologies, it’s also at the forefront of digital education. Their partnership has transformed the institution’s entire operations and avenues to…