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Motibhai Group staff share great networking
and fun in annual sports day
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THE Motibhai Group celebrated
its 2017 Sports Day on Satur-
day, July 15 and Sunday, July
16 last month.
Group chairman and chief execu-
tive officer Kirit Patel said the
event was organised to dem-
onstrate and re-emphasise the
company's commitment to the
wellbeing of its employees.
To mark the event, a gala night
was also organised to com-
memorate the "Founders Day
Awards".
The awards are held every year in
respective locations to recog-
nise the top performers in the
company and to reward them
for their service and going the
extra mile to carry out their
duties.
In sporting activities, Bushells
Ba proved to be too strong for
Uni-Ball Finance Nadi beating
the latter 4-1 in the soccer fi-
nals. In Netball, Astron Prouds
Nadi girls dominated the field
beating team Sapphire DFS
10-7 in the finals while Seiko
Suva took the Volleyball tro-
phy beating MCL Suva in a
two-set win.
For full speeches and pictures,
log onto www.facebook.com/
Motibhai.Group.
Betty Crocker cake mix promotion winner Stephanie Yee receives her prize from the Motibhai Group marketing and business development
manager Abraham Gomes flanked by The Fiji Times marketing manager Annie Robinson and Motibhai marketing co-ordinator Praneeta
Devi Bhaggal.

Yee scoops major baking prize

WHEN it comes to baking,
Stephanie Yee believes in using
the best and affordable products
in creating a tantalising treat for
her family.
And while this is a side pas-
sion for the Nasese, Suva resi-
dent, Ms Yee took it to another
level with a more creative touch
to her baking when she won the
Betty Crocker promotion, organ-
ised by Motibhai Group and The
Fiji Times.
Ms Yee's winning entry, a pic-
ture of her baked goods using the
much-loved Betty Croker prod-
ucts, was announced the win-
ner of the major prize, a Nikon
D3400 camera.
"I'm so excited, I thought of
doing something creative with
my baking so I entered this com-
petition," she said.
"I thank the organisers of this
promotion. It brings out the cre-
ativity in people."
Ms Yee's entries were among
61 entries received nationwide.
According to the Motibhai
Group, the distributors of Betty
Crocker brand in Fiji the pro-
motion was to highlight baking
talent and creativity of Fijians.
The promotion ran from April 1
to May 31.
"This was to make everyone
indulge in baking since baking
with Betty Crocker is so simple
and the result so great and stun-
ning," Motibhai Group marketing
and business development man-
ager Abraham Gomes said.
"Also, we wanted people to
show their imaginative skills
in baking and to come up with
outstanding design using Betty
Crocker frosting."
The group, Mr Gomes said,
had more similar exciting pro-
motions planned giving a chance
for its customers to win various
prizes.
The Fiji Times marketing
manager Annie Robinson said the
promotion was to give something
back to loyal customers of Betty
Crocker Fiji-wide, with giveaway
prizes worth $10,000.
THE FIJI TIMES

Prouds turns two in

PNG amid challenges
PORT MORESBY July 17, 2017. It has been an exciting and
challenging two-years for Prouds since the leading Fijian retailer and
duty-free outlet opened up for business at the Jacksons International
Airport in Papua New Guinea.
The stores which are featured prominently at the arrival and de-
parture areas of PNGs gateway to the world was officially opened by
Prime Minister Peter ONeill on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
The past 24-months has been very exciting and challenging for
us, Prouds PNG manager Kiran Rathod says.
The timing of our official opening in 2015 coincided with the
launching of the Pacific Games which PNG hosted and it was a really
great way to start business in the fastest growing pacific nation, Mr
Rathod added.
He says Prouds is well positioned to provide the best products and
shopping experience to travellers for now and for the future.
Aligned with the latest international duty free travel retail trends, Flashback 2015... Prime Minister Peter ONeill opens Prouds at
we carry international and major brands of liquor, tobacco, fragrances, Jacksons International Airport in Papua New Guinea while Prouds
confectionaries, watches and jewellery. director Tejash Patel looks on.
With the wide range of international brands, travellers are able
to purchase with confidence and get good value for their money, Mr pletely destroyed the warehouse.
Rathod said. While we are happy with our achievements for the past two-years,
Meanwhile, the company is still trying to come to terms with the this very unfortunate fire incident has yet once again tested our busi-
raging fire incident which has completely destroyed the Prouds ware- ness resilience, Prouds director Tejash Patel said.
house which was located at the CPL Group head-office building at Mr Patel said the company will rebuild from scratch as the manage-
Gerehu in Port Moresby. ment and staff of Prouds in Papua New Guinea are very optimistic
The fire which started at around 10pm on Sunday, June 18 com- about the future.
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Prouds now in Nakasi
The opening of Prouds Fijis leading re-
tailer and pioneer duty-free operator in Naka-
si on Friday, July 28 has added a totally new
dimension to the entire shopping experience
in the Suva - Nausori corridor.
Prominently featured at the gigantic Rups
Complex at 9 miles, the presence of Prouds
will allow residents and visitors to experience
something very different in Fijis most popu-
lous and fastest growing suburb.
Prouds at Nakasi is all about convenience
and bringing ourselves closer to customers,
Prouds manager advertising and marketing
Peter Narayan said.
We have created a one-stop-shop and
brought our products closer to customers in
this buzzing area which is undoubtedly the
fastest growing and most developed suburbs
in the country, Mr Narayan added.
Already a household name in Fiji and re-
nowned for imported world-class brands,
Prouds has also played a pivotal role in pro-
moting local products which are of the finest
standards and renowned for its quality and
customer satisfaction worldwide.
We were inundated with requests from
customers who wanted us to set up shop in
this area and here we are with our new store
whereby customers can get everything they
need from this new outlet if they do not wish
to travel to the main city centre, Mr Narayan
said.
As an opening promotion, we have rolled
out some great offers which you can see in our
advertisements.
Echoing similar sentiments, Prouds Nakasi
manager Vimal Dutt said Prouds has literally
brought world-class shopping to Nakasi with
the opening of the new store.
We take this opportunity to invite custom-
ers to visit our new store which will operate
seven-days a week from 9am to 9pm and take
advantage of our amazing specials and easy
finance, Mr Dutt said.
Customers can also apply for the Prouds
Privilege Card to enjoy greater benefits and of-
fers and those who wish to purchase items on
credit can now take advantage of the Prouds
hire purchase incentive, Mr Dutt said.
For pictures and special offers,
follow Prouds on Facebook

Luxury fishing trip for Alarming cancer stats

seven lucky fathers
THE Ministry of Health and
Medical Services' Oncology Unit
recorded 1672 new cases of can-
cer last year.
In what is believed to be the first ever promotion of its type in Fiji, Consultant physician with the
Prouds is giving away a luxury fishing trip to seven dads this Fathers Medical Oncology Training at the
Day. Colonial War Memorial Hospital
After gifting an amazing luxury getaway to six mums at the Fiji in Suva, Dr Ane Veu highlighted
Marriott Resort Momi Bay for Mothers Day, Prouds is offering to take this during the Bushells Fiji's
seven dads for an unforgettable fishing trip on-board state-of-the-art Biggest Morning Tea, which was
sports fishing boat Opulence - a luxury 51' Riviera fishing boat using hosted by the Motibhai Group at
world class Shimano fishing gear, Prouds advertising and marketing its office at Walu Bay, Suva, on
manager Peter Narayan informed.
Wednesday, July 12.
Reward your dad with an exceptional gift since its all about emo- Dr Veu stressed that screen-
tions and expressing love and gratitude towards your hero, Mr Na- ing helped to detect the deadly
rayan added. disease.
He said with the new Prouds Nakasi store now in service, each re- "The most important thing is
spective town and city store operated by Prouds will be offering the preventive and early screening
promotion from now until September 4. because it is at that stage that we
There will be a winner from each store so customers from all our can talk curative instead of treat-
respective town and city stores get an equal chance of winning, Mr ment."
Narayan added. Fiji Cancer Society president
Mr Narayan said the promotion is not valid for resort and duty-free Phillip Low said the society
stores at the Nadi International Airport. raised $61,000 last year through
All you have to do is spend $25 or more to enter the draw which this initiative and they had been
will take place on September 13. assisting patients suffering from
Adrenalin Fiji general manager Liza Walsh said they are excited to cancer with their medication and
team up with Prouds in this latest and unique promotion. other daily expenses.
Our friendly and experienced crew will give seven fathers an Representatives from various
amazing sports fishing experience of their lifetime on-board the re- industries and corporate bodies
nowned boat Opulence which is very popular within the game fishing were part of the event.
circles in Fiji, Ms Walsh said. The Bushells Fiji's Biggest
Morning Tea initiative was ini-
Venkteshwar Permal makes a
donation on behalf of Fiji Times.
hope to build a cancer hospice in
Fiji.
Motibhai Group marketing
manager Abraham Gomes said
to further its commitment, the
company launched a partnership
with Fiji Cancer Society in which
five cents from every packet of
Bushells tea sold between May
and September would go as cash
donation towards the society.
Mr Gomes said the estimated
funds received from this addition-
al campaign would be in excess
of $30,000.
This year marks the 11th year
that the Fiji Cancer Society has
been partnering with Motibhai
Group to raise funds and aware-

Nikon celebrates tially launched in 2006 with the ness on cancer.

There are millions of Nikon fans
across the globe who are all excited with
the centennial celebrations this year.
While Nikon has rolled out a range of
DSLRs, promotional items and activities
to mark its 100th anniversary (refer to
http://www.nikon.com/100th), we at Mo-
tibhai Group are delighted to play our lit-
tle part in this milestone occasion as well.
Nikon has definitely come of age
since its humble beginning in 1917 in Ja-
pan and we are proud to be their Fiji dis-
tributors and retailers, Motibhai Group
head of electronic sales Nilesh Singh
said.
As a small incentive to Nikon lovers
from our side, we are happy to giveaway
a COOLPIX B500 to one lucky customer
between July 20 August 31, Mr Singh
added.
All you have to do is purchase any
Nikon product from your nearest Prouds
outlet or any authorised dealer (Courts,
Audio Visual Electronics, Brijlal, J.
Maneklal, N. Solanki) and you qualify
to enter the draw and win this amazing
camera.
The 16-megapixel COOLPIX B500,
fitted with a high performance 40x opti-
cal zoom and 80x Dynamic Fine Zoom
will enable customers to expand the
boundaries of everyday photography,
Mr Singh said.
He said the COOLPIX B500 enables
one to see the world from new angles
with a flexible 3-inch tilting LCD moni-
tor and share it all with SnapBridge - a
new feature that connects the camera to
smart devices.
This is a small gift of appreciation
from our side to all Nikon lovers in the
country.
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Camari leads
Prouds Nadi
Camari Rusaqoli is no stranger to the travel retail and duty-free
trade in Fiji.
Having spent an exciting 19-years with Prouds Fijis leading
luxury retailer and pioneer duty-free operator, Camari who possesses
a very friendly personality has made thousands of friends in her long
and exiting career.
The Waiyavi, Lautoka native still carries a very vivid memory of
the year when she first started at Prouds Lautoka as a sales assistant.
It was 1998 when I joined Prouds Lautoka as a sales assistant
which was my first job and here I am 19-years on still working for
the same great company where I first started my career, Camari told
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In 2010 I spent a month at the duty-free stores at Nadi Interna-
tional Airport before taking charge as manager of Prouds Sheraton,
she added.
Remaining on Denarau Island where Prouds has three stores, one
each at Sheraton Fiji, Westin Resort and Hilton Beach Resort, Camari
has managed all the respective stores and was managing the Hilton
store in her last posting before being appointed as manager of Prouds
Nadi last month.
I find this new role very challenging and exciting as the atmo-
sphere here is different from that in resorts whereby you mostly have
tourists, Camari said.
She said at Prouds Nadi, they attract a good mix of local and tourists
who love the great range of world-renowned brands.
I have a great team here and the department heads make work
much easier. I look forward to giving my best performance in this new Bula smiles... Camari Rusaqoli caught in a jovial mood with baby
and challenging role. Eva at Prouds Hilton. Photo: DAVID WU / HILTON FIJI.

PICTORIAL

Hibiscus contestant Miss Dove Alisi Vucago who is sponsored by Best friends Selei, Eseta and Emali were the first to shop at Prouds
Motibhai Group is flanked by Ms Jyoti Maharaj of Westpac and Nakasi. They are seen here with Prouds advertising and marketing
DIGICEL Fiji CEO Darrell McLean during the morning tea in Suva. manager Peter Narayan. Story on page 3.

Congratulations to
Keasi Vuniwaqa
of Tavua District
for winning a
perfume gift-pack
in the USP Open
Day quiz. Hand-
ing over the gift
is Motibhai Group
sales manager
Manwal Kumar.
Students from Tilak High School at our booth during the USP Lau-
toka Open Day on Friday, July 28.
4 inbox - News from Motibhai Group Published by Manager Public Relations | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad Email:- prasad.shalendra@motibhai.com.fj