Digicel Nauru Corporation today presented a dividend payment of AUD$890,379 for the period H1 FY20 to the new elected Nauruan Government, underpinning its ongoing commitment to Nauru and her people.
Since 2009, Digicel has paid over US$15million to the Government of Nauru in dividends and taxes. Digicel continues to be the most prolific financial supporter and sponsor of sports, education, health and cultural initiatives in the country.
His Excellency Hon. Lionel Rouwen Aingimea, President of The Republic of Nauru thanked Digicel for its significant contribution to the communications infrastructure in Nauru and said; “On behalf of a grateful country, Thank you very much.”
Deepak Khanna, Digicel Nauru CEO said; “We had a great year and celebrate many successes along with our 10th anniversary this month. We have placed our customers first – providing them with a world class LTE 4G+ internet experience. In recent months, Digicel has invested a significant amount in the network infrastructure upgrades and in rolling out its services with customers enjoying superfast speeds and great value offers with the likes of PlayGo App and the integration of Nauru TV into its channel lineup. As a complete communications and entertainment provider, our driving aim is to help create a world where no one gets left behind – and that means sharing our success by ensuring that the benefits go back to the people who have given their support and trust to Digicel.”
Digicel is also active in the community with various grassroots sponsorships including supporting national powerlifter, Jezza Uepa, Government Hospital – Free Telemedicine hosted solution, Nauru Olympics Association, Powerlifting and Weightlifting Associations, Miss Nauru, Rugby and Athletics Associations, AFL and Nauru Karate Federation and recently supporting the Rugby 15s side to the Pacific Ruby Games in Papua New Guinea.