Fijileaks
  • Home
  • Archive Home
  • In-depth Analysis
    • BOI Report into George Speight and others beatings
  • Documents
  • Opinion
  • CRC Submissions
  • Features
  • Archive

Murky Shenanigans at Fiji TV: Sacked Fiji TV executive Tanya Waqanika accuses FHL CEO Fareed of making calculated statements against Fiji TV to devalue the television company's shares- says she has evidence  

30/1/2015

23 Comments

 
Picture
Picture
Fijileaks Editor: We have decided to withhold the private emails of the recipients until further postings.

From: Tanya Waqanika <tmwaqanika@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Subject: Settlement and Fiji TV matters.

Bula Vinaka Saka Fiji TV,  FHL board members, Hari Punja & Sons and Class B Shareholders, 


We thought it best to address our issue directly with you all.  We trust that you have all read our detailed 74 page document, addressed to the Hon Prime Minister, Ratu Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, MP on the allegations against Hon Aiyaz Saiyed - Khaiyum MP.  

Our fight for Justice and Righteousness is against those that did this injustice to us and have bowed down to AG's illegal, demonic and unrighteous directive to have our removal based on his personal vindictiveness and vendetta. The mere fact that both boards are still silent on this issue and have silently endorsed the recruitment/appointment of new Fiji TV CEO is morally, ethically and legally wrong.  That position rightfully still belongs to Tevita Gonelevu. 

For me personally, I believe I have done my time with Fiji TV, my record at Fiji TV speaks for itself.  Our Living God has always favored me and fought all my battles- the glory, honor and praise belongs to him alone.
First for the record, we are not against the Government of Fiji and the Hon Prime Minister. As believers in Christ Jesus, the word of God says that he appoints and removes rulers and all those in authority are from God.  We will not and cannot judge or criticize the Hon Prime Minister, Voreqe Josaia Bainimarama or our democratically elected Government. Secondly, e tiko na neitou dra vakaveiwekeni.

In all my years at Fiji TV, Hon Prime Minister "never ever"interferes in the operations of Fiji TV- a FACT.  You can all verify the same from the former Fiji TV Chairperson and former board members, including the 2 former CEOs- they will confirm the non- interference from the Hon PM.  You would have read page 63 of our report- my spirit discerns that the directive from "Frankjosh" is not from the Hon Prime Minister.  The manner in which Fareed addresses the Hon Prime Minister in the email is very very disrespectful.  The truth is already coming out. They all know who this person is. 

We have yet to finalize our submission on the unethical conduct of the Fiji TV (FHL) board members and the serious and personal legal implications which they have unfortunately caught themselves in. I honestly and truly believe that Naiveli, Rathod and Tuituki were used and duped by Fareed in our removal with the manipulation of AG.  However, this does not immune them from legal proceedings given that "ignorance of the law, is not a defense", moreso, when they are professionals in their own standing.

Fareed is a Compulsive liar and deceiver- I had reported to the MNL board an incident to Mr Naiveli and Mr Lala on the serious legal implications that he did- he set up both board members.  He has a cowardly habit of not putting his name or signature to any document which reeks of unethical issues, unfortunately, he was caught red -handed for the Fiji TV saga.   I had reported the same (MNL board incident) to Lt Col Neumi Leweni and Lt Col Pio Tikodudua and I then requested that they hold back from reporting the same to Ratu Voreqe- guess it was meant to be.  Fareed's statements in the media against Fiji TV was calculating that it devalued and drove Fiji TV's share price own - we have all the evidence.  Fiji TV's demise and downfall also affects FHL and all its shareholders and all FHL subsidiaries. 

We had also recorded (audio)his last meeting with Fiji TV management where he openly admitted to the entire Fiji TV management that his first priority was to protect himself. We recorded the entire meeting. We have other evidence of his unethical conduct.  


Whatever that Gonelevu and Waqanika has done- we can assure you all, it has rattled the AG with fear.  God have mercy on him
. 

To the point of our email- SETTLEMENT and Fiji TV matters : 

1) As I had stated above, I have done my time with Fiji TV.  Mr Naiveli has openly admitted that we were sacrificed for a long term license - this gives us strong legal grounds against Fiji TV and the 4 board members themselves- alas a 6 months license was issued.  We feel for Fiji TV and its employees, they are all scared and worried about their jobs. This spirit of fear has to stop NOW!  We are now in democracy. The 4 Fiji TV( FHL) board members only were called to the meeting at FHL on Monday, 14 Dec and they all voted that we be removed- shame on you all and I pray that you are not denied Natural Justice and Procedural fairness - we were denied.  God have mercy on you all. It is my request that FHL pays out the remaining term of my contract- 21 months, shortfall of my pay and my bonus.  We have been innocently sacrificed for something that we were totally innocent of.  Fareed has all the emails in this issue- if you would like,we can email the same to you all upon request. 

2) FHL board must and immediately seek independent legal advise against Nouzab Fareed.  He is the CEO of a Taukei institution which is publicly listed  and his entire conduct reeks of unethical, immoral and illegal activities.  He cannot hold this position in this institution.  Do not use Lateef and Lateef- they have given  the wrong advise on our removal.  Use a law firm that has strong employment law background- Munro Leys, Siwaitibau and Sloan, Chen Bunn Young and Associates, etc to give you all advise on Fareed's employment. 

3) The legal fees from Lateef and Lateef which Fareed sought on his own without Fiji TV board should be paid by Fareed or FHL.  Fiji TV should not be penalized for this.  The bill was a little over $13,000.00.  

4) Company Secretaries- this position (globally and locally) are normally held by Chartered accountants and Lawyers who have the depth and experience in board matters.  They merely do not take notes- they are part of the board and advise the board as and when required. Again, I stand by my statement that Fareed uses people and sometimes appoints them to positions and sets them up for failure.  Serai Roxburgh is an excellent Human Resource personnel, but my professional opinion, she is not competent to hold this position.  I say this with the utmost honesty because a person in this position is the first line of defense/protector to the Board and its members. If the first line of defense is breached, it then exposes everyone else to attacks, failures and lawsuits.  You need a competent person in this position that not only protects the board, but also protects "themselves" as well. There are still improper procedures on board matters at Fiji TV (going on now) wherein the legal board composition is not met as per the Fiji TV articles - any decisions are null and void and subject to legal proceedings.  Fiji TV board members need to protect themselves.  

5) Given the involvement of the 4 FHL members on Fiji TV board- they should do the honorable thing and resign immediately and also from FHL board.  The principles of Good Governance, accountability and transparency must be adhered too at all times.  Again, seek legal independent legal advise (FHL board).  Fiji TV and FHL are both public listed companies and those in positions of authority must govern with integrity at all times.  

6) Tevita Gonelevu to resume his duties as CEO Fiji TV.  Given the manner in which he was remove, a fresh new ethical FHL board members sit at Fiji TV. If he is not given this position- pay the shortfall of his pay and the remainder of his contract. 

7) Fareed had snitches and Judases inside Fiji TV.  He has revealed 2 names to me in an email.  There is truly no honor amongst thieves. However, we believe that there are other Judases who were directly feeding AG with lies and inaccurate information for their own self interest and gain - we know who they are.  They must be removed provided proper disciplinary process is adhered too.

Conclusion

We bear no personal grudges against anyone, we are driven by Justice by and not Vengeance. Please forgive us if we have done wrong to any of you, we also forgive you all and humbly seek that you forgive us as well. 


If one of you is dealt in the same manner, I would fight for you to prove your integrity and innocence.  I am blessed that I am a lawyer with a wealth of experience.  The Courtroom is my playground and I play quite well. 

We have forgiven those that did this injustice to us but rest assured we will keep fighting for the TRUTH. 

I can be contacted via email or  for any queries to the above. 
You all have a blessed day. 
Vinaka vakalevu
Tanya Waqanika.

pS- I do not have Mr Kurusiga's email- can this be forward to him please. Vinaka.

Fijileaks Editor: We have not been able to get comments from Fareed or Khaiyum.
23 Comments
John
30/1/2015 01:58:19 am

"I am blessed that I am a lawyer with a wealth of experience. The Courtroom is my playground and I play quite well.
...."

what a vain statement to make even before a writ is filed. I feel for her and hate for her to be in this situation of being a scapegoat, but the amount of arrogance reeking from this letter speaks volumes. If the sprinkling of religious referrals is meant to disinfect the venom in this letter, it is failing sadly.

she needs to learn from basundra and shut up. Let this "wealth of experience" do the talking and hit the regime hard". otherwise, this letter is just a vociferous claptrap of noise and threats.

Reply
Proven !
1/2/2015 03:12:17 am

Ratu Voreqe does not believe in Christ. He believes in Khaiyum!

Reply
Infidel!
2/2/2015 12:20:47 am

Correction. Voreqe believes in no one, not even any other god except god voreqe. The rest are there to do his will. Khaiyum included and is dispensable.

OMG
30/1/2015 03:22:36 am

Tanya, I feel you are at a point of a nerves breakdown. In your future employment endeavors may I suggest you fully learn and understand commercialism and the impact it has on shareholders who foot the bill to have you employed. You can recommend the "right things" to the owners and that is where your responsibility ends. Full stop. Serai fully understands this and that is probably why she is still employed. Your record with Fiji TV was disastrous and this reflects on the non-performance of the Holding company that is Fiji TV only to be saved by EMTV since Sky Pacific started in 2005. I remember you in meetings, the arrogant wannabee knowitall Tanya so I guess what goes around comes around. The email above says it all. And by the way Ken Clark's use by date is expired.

Reply
A hobbit
30/1/2015 11:47:13 am

Thank's Serai.

Reply
Hug Diis.
30/1/2015 11:47:07 am

… “the sprinkling of religious referrals”, aside, she actually calls Bainimarama “Ratu Voreqe”. Please! Why does the word lickspittle so persistently comes to mind…?

And no joke - did she really say 74 pages…?? By her own admissions she betrays a colleague to the Military Rottweiler(s) Lt Col. Pio and Neimi…What a hideous treachery!

There we fools were actually feeling sorry for Tanya for a while.

Reply
jml
31/1/2015 03:21:37 am

Tanya has finally done it! Where did the 74 pages end up and did her Ratu Voreqe even as much as give it a glance or a thought? No. He did NOT give a hoot nor could care less. "I don't care about those 2 executives ...all I care about is that the people of Fiji get to watch the 7's rugby" Voreqe told the people in Sigatoka. "Never mind the laws of the country, the lies, the deceit. What I want and what I say goes". And what did those Ministers in her Ratu's cabinet do those she contacted.? Sweet nothing dearie. Every one there is for themselves and will back Voreqe and Khaiyum. Haven't you got around to recognizing a thug and a pathological liar? Let us know when you come to your senses and start swallowing the bitter pill."Oh ye of little faith.....". What a pity, we even supported you.

Reply
Tenth Plague
31/1/2015 09:47:16 am

Keep exposing the lies Tanya! The works of evil through Voreqe, Khaiyum, Fareed and all their cohorts should be exposed.

The tenth plague of Egypt be their portion.

Reply
Kavita
31/1/2015 03:31:00 pm

While some may feel Tanya's comments may have gone overboard, she is really entitled to her opinion. Both the executives have gone through alot and it is understandable that their situation is not the best.

It is a pity that the highest authorities have not given the complaint its due consideration. In which country a PM would make such a narrow, irresponsible comment? He is only worried about any one with a TV set being able to watch rugby and not what all transpired to get to the impasse. What made Fiji not watch the Dubai sevens? Is the truth unpalatable, Prime Minister? Does he now not feel he is the leader for ALL? When one is head of a democratic government isnt it his responsibility to see governance is above board and all CITIZENS are treated fairly? Whatever happened to his clean-up and good governance propaganda when he executed the coup?

To the point, the executives are entitled to compensation as these are cases of unfair termination. If Ganesh Chand who was investigated by FICAC for corruption walks away with half a million dollars, why not a good sum for these two? Other then the basic remuneration, they are also entitled to general damages. Tanya and Gonelevu remained high performing professionals till the end. What more, they stood their ground for the company's commercial interests.

Reply
Just a Nark!
1/2/2015 02:51:49 am

Many were in bed with the Dictator, Tanya but when they left – they went without even an iota of Dignity or Self-Respect. Take a good look at Chaudhary (a classic example) but there are Others – too many to name – and now YOU have lend your good name to the List.

Calling a Vorere, a ‘Ratu’ ? Who are you ‘buttering-up”?

As if that was not bad enough, now you reveal to the world – the worst imaginable crime – that you were a military NARK – (an informer). From Hitler’s Gestapo days to Rabuka’s first Fiji Coup – no one has been HATED more than an ‘untrustworthy’ NARK.

It is so unfortunate that YOU, by your above email, have become the author of your own misfortune. No sympathies for a NARK.

TV watcher
1/2/2015 02:58:31 am

It's rubbish to say this about Fijians watching Fiji play in the IRB 7s Series. Why was the FIFA World Cup included in this list other than because it was a nice jewel in the hands of another broadcaster that FBC TV coveted. If it was about Fijians watch Fiji play in major tournaments - why no inclusion of the U20 World Championships in NZ, why no Paralympics - where an asst govt minister may/will be defending gold medallist. Time to think Fiji, and see through these lies.

Pandey
31/1/2015 02:24:15 pm

I think there should be campaign run no one should but Fiji Sun

Reply
Contradictionary Statement.
1/2/2015 02:59:14 am

"Serai Roxburgh is an excellent Human Resource personnel, but my professional opinion, she is not competent to hold this position."

Oh... come-on, Tanya, your 'wealth of experience' speaks volumes ....

Reply
Fact
1/2/2015 11:49:11 am

OMG you are obviously a crony of this regime. The fact that should be of interest to everyone is the truth, as to whether our media is being forced to play to a tune that leaves it divorce of truth and facts.That is what is at stake here and I credit Tanya for fighting for it at her own cost for all of us. Her children should proud of her.

Reply
Fate
2/2/2015 04:17:44 am

When so many civil servants were wrongfully terminated by the regime, the tv stations remained silent. Plight of innocent people were never highlighted by the media except boisterous grog doped smelly leweni' championing regime profaned,only to be outed for corruption in a vatuwaqa land deal under sons name when PS lands.

No sympathies for the two executives for failing in their jobs when fiji faced the darkest days as khaiyum's ran rampant.

Reply
And
2/2/2015 01:03:59 pm

...And then they came for me...

Research Questions -Media and Justice
2/2/2015 10:51:24 pm

The whole of the Judiciary, at one stage, was FIRED and stood, voicelessly gaping at the atrocity of the Tyrant tearing-up our Constitution. Even if the Judges were fired, it was still THEIR utmost duty to uphold our Constitution and condemn the actions of the Tyrant. …Or was it not?

Maybe they did- Maybe they didn't...but how exactly was Fiji Media documenting the 'first' draft of our history...unfolding at that point in time?

Has our Judiciary EVER been Independent since...the tearing-up of our Constitution?

Pass -
3/2/2015 10:39:28 am

I think Tanya as a Lawyer and as well as a Media Specialist should answer the Research questions asked. Please!

mack link
2/2/2015 02:23:32 pm

Tanya may have gone to far with 74 pages of tell all rubbish because the issue is rugby to the Fijian people and it seems Kayum is fighting hard on behalf of the Fijian people while Waqanika is only after herself,she has even gone to the extent that she might be going against some of her own collegues which I think is very selfish on her part.

Reply
Bill Carson
3/2/2015 04:16:48 am

"The Courtroom is my playground and I play quite well. "

Tut Tut.

Courts are a serious business, to be treated with respect.

If Tanya feels she has been wrongfully terminated, she should take the matter to courts, not discuss it in public forums.

Reply
GoGirl!
3/2/2015 10:32:52 am

I am all for Tanya. Who else in little Fiji has this big balls to take on King Khaiyum as Tanya has. No One!

And as Tanya herself says "it has rattled the AG with fear. God have mercy on him." Ratu (Cassava-Patch) Vorere must also be shitting in his pants (again) because the Fear is too much! Go girl !

Reply
No Jack Reddy
4/2/2015 12:28:02 am

You got it wrong jack reddy.In the above circumstances the government by virtue of Decrees and Shareholding in Fijian Holdings is atempting to stifle capitalism, entrepreneurship to prop up a fragile debt stricken FBC run by incompetent and uncouth Riyaz Khaiyum.

And they will fail,similar attempt is made to bar hibiscus festival and new years party to be held at albert Park so FBC can sneak in, Get Real chandu umaria, SCC is a partner with Suva Retailers so do the right thing, we all know how low you carry your moral and ethical values.

Reply
Jack Reddy
3/2/2015 05:09:47 pm

I really fail to understand a number of comments here. This is business, every day Executives get fired, from sports to the best companies in the world. This should be between the Executives that got dismissed and the company, the Government has nothing to do with this. Wake up people.

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    editor@fijileaks.com

    ARCHIVES

    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    Picture
    Picture