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Bobwai Enterprise
Bobwai Enterprise is the first e-commerce company in Kiribati owned by locals. The establishment of Bobwai Enterprise paralleled the Kiribati Government Project on online shopping during the pandemic, which was managed by the Ministry of Commerce in the year 2021. Initiating an e-commerce company in Kiribati posed a significant challenge for locals, considering the ongoing efforts to enhance the country's telecommunication services to keep pace with global 4G upgrades.

The idea took root in the discussions between two individuals, Tebwebwenikai Kiaitonga, referred to as an 'uncle,' and his 'nephew' Tevii Turiano, in a modest home within the Kabwaeka community at Taborio village on the capital island of Kiribati, known as Tarawa. The name 'Bobwai' was conceived by these two individuals, envisioning it as a name that would endure in the future and become synonymous with their company.

Tevii Turiano then sought guidance and advice from his colleague and friend, Mr. Michael Booti Naua, on purchasing their domain name and constructing their website. After several days of effort, the website 'bobwai.com' was first published online on December 27, 2021. The company was formally registered in January 2022, with three shareholders identified as Tebwebwenikai Kiaitonga, Atanteang Warantino, and Veneti Tiraim.

In mid-2022, the company published its first agreement and appointed its board of directors. The directors included Tebwebwenikai Kiaitonga, Atanteang Warantino, Tevii Turiano, Taai Roroa, Leah K Warantino, and Veneti Tiraim. The primary focus of the company's operations centers on serving customers from the outer islands.

In the same year, 2022, Bobwai Enterprise transitioned from an online platform to Facebook Marketplace to better cater to its customers. Given the limited availability of internet banking and online payment methods in Kiribati, coupled with poor internet connectivity, the company recognized the necessity to shift from an online platform to Facebook for improved communication. Niumalala (talk) 12:20, 13 December 2023 (UTC)