Source: Post Courier
RD Tuna Canners, the makers of the locally sold Diana Tuna and Dolly (RD Tuna) tinned fish in different flavors and sizes and RD Fishing at the current Vidar site at the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone have been praised for their support towards the community.
Local businessman and the leader of the Panofun clan, Sali Tagau has hailed both RD Tuna Canners and RD Fishing’s support towards the locals in nearby Kananam and Rempi villages, in awarding them spin off businesses.
Mr. Tagau whose clan is one of the five clans in Kananam village including Gamarmatu, Gewanen, Sek and Matanan said the villagers have been awarded security service business, trucking, building and construction, catering and stevedoring business by both companies who have benefited over the last 10 years.
He praised the RD Tuna Canner and RD Fishing under managements of Rodrigo Rivera, Richie Rivera and Pete Celso saying that under their leadership, many positive benefits have come to the people. He said the local landowners have been given priority by both companies in awarding employment and other spin off benefits.