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MOTIBHAI & CO LIMITED

STINSON PEARCE LIMITED | PROUDS

FIJI FOODS LIMITED

VICTUS LIMITED | BURGER KING

WAQAVUKA DEVELOPMENT CO LIMITED -

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PET TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | SPRINT

KUSUM INVESTMENTS LIMITED | REAL ESTATE

THE FIJI TIMES

News From M otibhai Group

News From Motibhai Group /motibhai group /motibhai.group

May, 2016

www motibhai comwww.motibhai.com

Good response for Pandora launchProuds stores around the coun-

try was a hive of activity as cus-tomers came in large numbers towitness the launch of Pandora’slatest Mother’s Day Collection –A Mother’s Bond on Wednesday,May 4.

Taking advantage of the the 15 percent discount on all marked prices on the Pandora range, cus-tomers had every reason to be atProuds to be part of the all-day

event.With a brand new reason tocelebrate, hundreds of customerswere the first to shop the collec-tion that features classic symbolsof love and friendship, highlight-ed through delicate jewellery de-signs crafted from sterling silverand 14ct gold.

“As PANDORA celebrates theunconditional love of motherswith a new collection of hand-finished jewellery, we thank allcustomers who were part of thisunforgettable moment,” Proudsretail manageress Reshmi Singh

said.“Those customers who were

unable to come need not worry aswe have enough for everyone,”she added.

She said Pandora has immor-talized sentimental symbols inshimmering sterling silver and

14ct gold.“These timeless designs will

hold a special place in the heartof the woman who wears them –show her how much you care thisMother’s Day with Pandora,” MsSingh adds.

“While this season, jewel-

lery shines with affection asPANDORA reinterprets belovedsymbols and jewellery classics, itcaptures the lightheartedness andsentiments of Mother’s Day withsumptuous designs that featuregraphic shapes and eye-catchingembellishments, and combine el-egance with glamour.

“Tapping into the 70’s trendfor long pendant necklaces is thedazzling ‘Family Tree’ necklace

pendant. Silver forget-me-notflowers and clear cubic zirconiaform the delicate branches of this

bohemian-inspired piece.“The cute cupcake with pink

enamel icing, signature scent bottle and shimmering pacifiercharm will make a charming ad-dition to one’s bracelet.

“New safety chains are addedto the MOMENTS collection foradded protection for anyone’streasured bracelet.

“Now is the time to show howmuch you care this Mother’s Daywith Pandora.”

Shayal Singh was all smiles after gettingShayal Singh was all smiles after getting

a Pandora bracelet with two charms froma Pandora bracelet with two charms from

Prouds Lautoka on W ednesday, May 4.Prouds Lautoka on Wednesday, May 4.

Motibhai Group scoops first prize in Sony contestThe Sony Business Partner Conference 2016 Photo Contest held in Singapore had two themes:- 1. Where I Belong 2. Customer Story.

Motibhai Group scooped the first prize in theme two by relating a story about Ms Mere Rosi Kirikirikula of Lomolomo in Lautoka. The

group also submitted an article and photo on theme one based on Fiji’s sugar industry but it failed to impress the judges. Entries were

received from Sony distributor markets and Fiji gained the number one spot with the following story written by our Manager Public Rela-

tions and Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad and presented in Singapore by Support Executive Nilesh Patel...

Sony becomes part

of daily lifeTWENTY- nine-year-old Mere Rosi Kirikirikula cannot imag-ine life without Sony devices around her home.

A mother of three, Kirikirikula is a native (i-taukei) Fijian mar-ried to Sanjay Chetty, a thirty-year-old Fijian of Indian ancestry.

The couple reside in Lomolomo, a peaceful rural settlementwhich borders the city of Lautoka and Nadi district.

“Every electrical appliance we have at home is a Sony,” MsKirikirikula proudly states.

“My husband loves to watch all his popular soccer matches onour 32” Sony Bravia TV while I love to watch rugby and all otherentertainment channels,” she adds.

“I have three daughters with the eldest turning nine this year.They have all grown watching their popular TV shows on a Sony

Bravia.“Sony has become part of our daily life not only for entertain-

ment but for communication as well. We (husband and wife) are proudly carrying a Sony Xperia with us – it’s the best mobile phoneI have ever used.

“My kids also enjoy themselves with the Sony PlayStation andPS2 gaming devices,” Ms Kirikirikula said.

Mere Rosi Kirikirikula poses for a photo in front of her Sony Home

Theatre System at her home in Lomolomo which borders the city of

Lautoka and Nadi.


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Five win with Betty CrockerFIVE Betty Crocker lovers have baked their way to victory by win-

ning the all new Beko cooker each in the “Bake a Treat with BettyCrocker” promotion which came to a successful end with a draw onFriday, April 15 at the Motibhai Group head-of fice in Nadi.

The promotion which was active from January 18 – March 26 wasaimed at giving something back to Betty Crocker customers Fiji-wide.

The Beko cookers on giveaway is loaded with heaps of cool fea-

tures such as Catalytic Panels, Durable Oven Doors, Pull-Out ShelfSystem, Easy to Remove Side Racks and Multi-Dimensional Cooking.WINNERS1. Marie Brown – Suva2. Chen Thamma, Suva3. Mrs Jitendra Nand Sami – Labasa4. Reema Nand (Sainimilli) – Tavua5. Kasanita Sahai - Levuka“While Betty Crocker holds a special place in the hearts of custom-

er’s world-wide, Beko is an award-winning home appliance brand andenjoys the number one status in United Kingdom,” Motibhai Groupmarketing manager Abraham Gomes said.

“Beko is also one of the of ficial sponsors of Spanish sports clubFC Barcelona which enjoys a global fan base and by teaming the two

brands together for this promotion, we have created a winning combi-nation,” Mr Gomes added.

“Betty Crocker is a name synonymous with continuing traditions ofquality service to customers since 1921 and has won the hearts of fam-ilies, ordinary cooks and professional chefs for almost a century now.

“Through the years, families everywhere have come to trust Betty

Crocker – now renowned worldwide for quality, good taste and valuefor money.

“Last but not the least, we wish to congratulate the winners whohave been notified in writing of their win and thank everyone who took

part in the promotion for their support towards our Betty Crocker rangeof products,” Mr Gomes concluded.

Distributed in Fiji via the strong network of Motibhai Group which brings quality products for you and your family, the Betty Crocker

range has definitely lived up to the expectations of Fijians looking formouthwatering food ideas.

For more food ideas and mouthwatering, kitchen tested recipes, logonto www.bettycrocker.com.

Police of ficer Savita Datt, right, verifies one of the winning entrieswhile Motibhai Group sales manager west Rajesh Kumar, draw co-

ordinator Sarojini Lata and marketing executive Sujan Patel look on.

Any real BettyCrocker in Fiji?By SUZY GOODSELL

In June 1955, our General

Mills publication “The ModernMillwheel” told the story of awoman in Canada who shared aniconic name.

“Never mind what you’veheard about Betty Crocker not

being any one person, or that sheis a composite of all the peopleworking in the Home Service De-

partment of Minneapolis. Therelives in Canada a young ladynamed Betty Crocker.”

We found out about her whena friend of a Canadian GeneralMills executive had a phone call

which went something like this:“Good evening, this is BettyCrocker. I’m calling about your

subscription to the Daily Star.”The real Miss Crocker was

invited to visit the Betty Crockerkitchens in Toronto and meetthe folks at the plant. MargaretOliver, who was in charge ofthe kitchen, had a nice visit withBetty and talked her into stayingfor lunch.

Editor’s note: The photo isfrom “The Modern Millwheel”,June 1955. (Left to right: MissCrocker looking at Betty Crock-er’s portrait with Margaret Oli-ver.)

Make it great with Brunswick TunaTUNA is an important part of the daily Fijian diet for many years now.In fact, many of us have grown enjoying Tuna as a delicious and healthy

meal day after day.As typical Fijians, we have grown eating Tuna in a very limited way –

minced with slices of onions and chilies and taken with either bread, root-crops or over the daily dhal and rice straight out of the can.

Our fellow Fijians of Indian descent have not very long ago started us-ing Tuna for spicy curry with ‘Surwa’ (watery gravy) cooked with potatoesor as a dry curry by itself or in combination with potatoes and onions.

You will be surprised to learn that there are hundreds of ways to prepareTuna at any meal time. And in order to make the best Tuna meals, you needthe world’s best Tuna brand by your side. This is when BRUNSWICK®stands far ahead from rest of the crowd.

Packed with protein, there’s a lot more under the lid of your BRUNS-WICK® canned Tuna than you might think.

With everyone connected to the internet nowadays, getting the bestrecipes and food ideas from the team at BRUNSWICK® is only a clickaway. To try out some of these amazing and mouth-watering recipes, logonto http://www.brunswick.ca/delicious-recipe-ideas/.

Today’s busy, on-the-go lifestyle means that we often don’t get all theexercise and nutritious food we need. This may lead to health issues down

the road that can adversely affect our quality of life.The good news is that not only do BRUNSWICK® products taste

great, they're good for you too!All products must meet high quality standards before they are able car-

ry the BRUNSWICK® name. In addition to being a name you can trust,BRUNSWICK® Tuna are power-packed with nutrients and vitamins.

By enjoying BRUNSWICK® Tuna every week as part of a healthy life-style, you are making sure that you and your family deserve only the best.

BRUNSWICK® seafood canned products are distributed in Fiji byMotibhai Group, bringing quality products for you and your family.

Distributed by

Motibhai Group,

Brunswick is the

BEST Tuna money

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Group appreciates Mohan’s supportAfter a decorated 40-year stint

in the banking industry span-ning to 11 countries aroundthe world, Fiji and the pacific’smost influential banker has fi-nally hung his boots.

ANZ’s Fiji and Pacific CEOVishnu Mohan called it a dayas hundreds of loyal customers

and business associates badehim an emotional farewell.

As a sincere gesture of apprecia-tion and friendship, MotibhaiGroup presented a specialframed portrait to Mr Mohanfeaturing a thank you note un-der The Fiji Times masthead.

“We will definitely miss Mr Mo-han who has become more ofa friend than a banker,” Mo-tibhai Group director RajeshPatel told INBOX .

“When we decided to acquire theoldest newspaper of the SouthPacific in 2010, Mr Mohan

played an influential role andwe thank him for all the sup-

port for the past years,” MrPatel said.

Mr Vishnu Mohan is anked by Motib-Mr Vishnu Mohan is flanked by Motib-

hai Group director Mr Rajesh Patel,hai Group director Mr Rajesh Patel,

left, and support executive Mr Jineshleft, and support executive Mr JineshPatel during the presentation of the

Patel during the presentation of the

special token of appreciation.special token of appreciation.

First birthday bashat BK Martintar

Twelve-year-old Shloka Parikh of Manukau, Auckland has regis-tered herself in the history books of Burger King in Fiji.

A resident of New Zealand, Shloka decided to celebrate her birth-

day with a difference by giving residents of Saint Mina Children’sHome a treat at Burger King Martintar on Sunday, April 17.While Shloka herself was not present at the event, she managed to

convince her aunt Shirani Sonika, a law student at the University ofFiji to carry out the noble deed on her behalf.

“Shloka and her parents wanted to observe her birthday with a dif-ference so we decided to host the 20 children and caretakers of SaintMina Children’s Home at Burger King,” Sonika told INBOX.

“We were really surprised with the warm reception and friendlyservice offered by the team at BK Martintar,” she added.

“All the children had a wonderful time, thank’s to you all again.”

A little resident of Saint Mina Children’s Home enjoys her

time at BK Martintar during the birthday celebrations.

For bookings and

more information,

call 7777519

Fiji Times opens new office in Nadi

Keleni O Connor and Nitika

Keleni O'Connor and Nitika

Kumar of Fiji Times Nadi of ce

Kumar of Fiji Times Nadi of fice

which is situated at the Proudswhich is situated at the Prouds

complex.complex.

The Fiji Times has brought it’sservices closer to customersfollowing the opening of the

Nadi classifieds of fice recent-ly.

Located at the Prouds complex,the new of fice has broughtabout great convenience forcustomers who had to travelall the way to Lautoka previ-ously.

“Nadi was in need of a Fiji Timesof fice and we are happy to

present one for our custom-ers,” Fiji Times chairman KiritPatel said.

The new of fice contact details areas follows:- Phone: 6703703Email:- nitikak@fi jitimes.com.fj / fi [email protected].


4/4inbox - News from Motibhai Group4 Published by Manager Public Relations | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad Mobile:- 7777519 Email:- [email protected]

With a strong workforce of 1250, we believe in the wellbeing

and welfare of our PEOPLE...For more information, send an email to [email protected]

Work is worship for BaliMeet the workaholic of Mo-

tibhai Group.Giving 15-years of dedicated

service to the company, Lautokanative Rangeeta Bali is a livingtestament of hard work and dedi-cation.

Based at the head-of fice in Nadi, Rangeeta is one person youwill never see sitting idle at anytime of the working day – withlunch hours included many atimes.

Her work as sales coordinatormeans she looks after many im-

portant brands for the company.These brands include but are

not limited to Sony Xperia andPlayStation, Nikon, Beko, Rem-ington, George Foreman, RussellHobbs, Lenovo, Bosch and muchmore.

Despite her busy work sched-ule, Ms Bali realized the impor-tance of upgrading her skills with

the power of education.A year ago, she enrolled ina business management coursewith the University of the SouthPacific’s Lautoka Campus sac-rificing her weekends and extrahours to enhance her knowledgeof the business world.

“I am happy to have attaineda Professional Diploma in Busi-

ness Management. It was an en-tire year of hard work and sac-rifices but the end result and theknowledge gained is what matters

the most,” Ms Bali said.She now plans to pursue a

Masters Degree in Business Ad-ministration.

“I thank our directors and col-leagues for being so supportiveat all times and look forward tofurther studies as well.”

Rangeeta Bali receives her Diploma from USP’s Pro-Chancellor Mr Winston Thompson.

Moce BalaAfter 13-years and 6-months of exciting and memorable stint with

Motibhai Group, Dhinesh Bala departed from the company to take upa new employment in Auckland, New Zealand.

While his last day of work was on Saturday, April 9, the manage-ment and staff of Motibhai Group Suva of fice united to bid their opera-tions manager a fitting farewell.

During the farewell function at the Motibhai Group Walu Bay of-fice, Mr Bala told his colleagues that he is leaving with very fondmemories of his experience in the company and the interaction withfellow staff members and management.

“I have truly enjoyed working and I appreciate having had this won-derful opportunity to work with you all. Thank you for the support youall have provided me during my tenure,” Mr Bala said in an emotionalspeech.

“I will miss all of you, but I now look forward to taking on new and

different challenges in NZ and hopefully our paths will cross over oneday,” Mr Bala added.

“My successor whoever he will be, I wish him all the best and allsuccess. Also I congratulate Mr Ronald Prasad on his new appointmentas administration manager and wish him all the best.

“Finally I thank all the executive directors, support executives forall their support and trust towards me and wish you all and your fami-lies, Motibhai Group every success in all your future endeavors.”

Motibhai Group opera-Motibhai Group opera-

tions manager Dhineshtions manager Dhinesh

Bala cuts his farewellBala cuts his farewell

cake.cake.

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