damages by reason of his having in the course of his employment transmitted or conveyed by any communications, or taken any part in transmitting or conveying by any communications, any defamatory libel. Power of Government in emergency 117, @) If it appears to the Minister to be expedient or requisite, on the occurrence of any public emergency, or in the interest of public security or national defence, the Minister may, by an order published in the Gazette or specially in writing, give directions to a person to whom this section applies. (2) Directions given under subsection (1) may include— a) the prohibition or control of communications networks and radio stations as may be considered necessary; b) the possession or the control of or use for official purposes of communications networks and radio stations; c) the stoppage, delay, or interception of communication; and d) the carrying out of any other purposes which the Minister considers necessary. Q) The Government may a) b) pay compensation for any loss or damage caused to a licensee or an owner of a radio station, as the case may be, by reason of compliance with directions under subsection (2)(b); and make grants to licensees, or owners of radio stations, as the case may be, for defraying or contributing towards any losses which they may sustain by reason of their compliance with the directions of the Minister under this section. Rules 118. Inaddition to the matters which are specifically prescribed, the Commission may make such rules as are contemplated by or necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act. Extra-territorial application 119. Unless otherwise expressly provided this Act does not apply to any foreign vessel or aircraft in respect of conduct permitted in the country of registration. Broadcasting services 120 This Act shall not apply to any broadcasting services under the Broadcasting and Publications Authority Ordinance, other than Part VIE. Repeals and amendments 121. The Telecommunications Act 2004 is repealed. Act binds the Republic of Kiribati 122. This Act binds the Republic of Kiribati. 51