The Chief Executive in Council has rejected the application made by Citizens' Radio for a broadcasting licence.

The Commerce, Industry & Technology Bureau said the decision was made after considering views and recommendations from the Broadcasting Authority, the representations submitted by the company in response to the authority's recommendations and the Government's views.

It also considered the feasibility of the applicant's technical proposal on the use of the radio frequency spectrum, and the management, financial and technical capability of the applicant to establish and maintain a sound broadcasting service.

Ocean Technology submitted an application to the authority for a broadcasting licence on September 8, 2005, to operate a non-commercial and non-profit making radio station known as Citizens' Radio. It subsequently amended the application in writing on December 15, 2005.