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Lets Celebrate Diwali Together

Message from Mr Kirit Prabhudas
Patel, Chairman and CEO
of Motibhai Group
It is with great pleasure that I
extend my best wishes to all our Motibhai Group Chairman
sta, valued customers, stake- and CEO Mr Kirit Prabhudas
holders and business partners Patel.
as we come together to once
again celebrate with gaiety and
happiness the Festival of Lights
- Diwali.
Deepawali is celebrated
with great fervor and enthusi-
asm throughout our country.
Regardless of which culture
we belong to, each of our fes-
tivals carries a message for us
and teaches us something. The
festival of lights, Deepawali
conveys the message of TAM-
SO MA JYOTIRGAMAYA, to
move from darkness to light.
And this darkness here does not
merely signify the absence of
light; it is also the darkness of
superstition, blind-faith, dark-
ness of ignorance, darkness of
poverty and also darkness of
social evils. By lighting lamps
on Diwali, we try to overcome
the darkness of these social
shortcomings and shine the
light of righteousness, com- we can see the glow and revelry guardians to be with their chil- lives. I am pleased that we Fi-
passion and friendship in our of Deepawali. What I mean to dren with a watchful eye when jians continue to work together
homes, our communities and as say is that the festival of lights, they burst recrackers, so that to nurture the values of respect,
well as our country attaining Deepawali is becoming a festi- there is no carelessness or un- gratitude and compassion in our
freedom from this darkness is val of inspiration for the world due audacity and accidents and daily lives.
the real essence of the festival community also to move from mishaps are avoided. We are certainly privileged
of lights Deepawali, which we darkness to light. The fact that we have a pub- to live in a country such as ours,
celebrate by lighting an earthen On Deepawali people adorn lic holiday in Fiji for Diwali, that we have so much to cel-
lamp, a Diya. good clothes, enjoy delicious we Fijians have an opportunity ebrate so in the spirit of these
The essence of Diwali is food items and along with these to share this festival atmosphere celebrations I urge all Fijians to
such that now, the festival of there is also the bursting of and celebrate our cultural diver- come together and celebrate this
Deepawali is not conned to re-crackers in a big way. The sity. festival of lights in peace and
certain countries only but in al- children and the young people Let this Diwali be a season harmony as one nation.
most all countries of the world, very much enjoy this burst- for us to move forward in har- I wish you all a happy and
Deepawali is celebrated in one ing of crackers. Whilst on this mony and unity, allowing the prosperous Diwali and Saal
way or the other everywhere I specially urge the parents and spirit of peace and love into our Mubarak.
Whittaker's named most loved
brand for sixth consecutive year
Chocolate brand Whittaker's
has again been named New Zea- A customer goes through the Whittakers
land's most loved brand, sharing range at Prouds Nadi.
the top spot with the All Blacks.
This is the sixth consecutive
year the chocolatier has been
named the country's most loved
brand in the annual Colmar Brun-
ton survey.
Earlier this year Whittaker's
was named the most trusted brand
in the annual Reader's Digest sur-
vey.
"Whittaker's is honoured to
have received these awards be-
cause they are decided by the
New Zealand public," Whit-
takers marketing manager Holly
Whittaker told the New Zealand
Herald.
"Established over 120-years-
ago, we remain a family-owned
company that is proud to have Whittakers head of interna- hold name in Fiji. new which they will enjoy a lot
become an iconic New Zealand tional markets Matt Whittaker Motibhai Group director Te- with the rst bite.
brand and we'd like to thank the who was on a short market famil- jash Patel said Fijian custom- Mr Whittaker added that as
public for their continued sup- iarization visit to Fiji recently re- ers are getting adventurous and a company they are steadfastly
port." vealed during a press conference bolder to try new things, with committed to producing only
Meanwhile, customers in Fiji that their range of chocolates is this being the case, Whittakers chocolates of the highest quality.
now have access to an extensive now available for chocolate lov- chocolate is denitely one of Whittakers ensures quality
range of Whittakers chocolates ers in Fiji to enjoy. the best choices for them. by controlling the whole manu-
thanks to Motibhai Group which Motibhai Group is a great Mr Patel said that they are facturing process - from bean
has recently entered into a distri- company and through this part- now giving a large percentage to bar from our one factory in
bution partnership with the iconic nership the Whittakers brand of of the population in Fiji the Wellington, New Zealand, he
kiwi brand. chocolates will become a house- opportunity to taste something revealed.

Fishing trip
for lucky
seven
SEVEN lucky people from
across the country have been
picked to go on a shing trip
organised by Prouds Fiji and
Adrenalin Fiji.
The winners of the Prouds
Father's Day promotion were an-
nounced on Wednesday, Septem-
ber 13 at the Port Denarau Ma-
rina in Nadi on-board the popular
sports shing boat Opulence.
Prouds advertising and mar-
keting manager Peter Narayan
said the promotion was a rst of
its kind in the country.
After gifting an amazing lux-
ury getaway to six mums at the
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
for Mothers Day, Prouds oered Prouds advertising and marketing manager Peter Narayan, left, with sta members of Adrenalin Fiji
to take seven dads for an unfor- during the draw at Port Denarau.
gettable shing trip on-board
state-of-the-art sports shing by Prouds oered the promotion Congratulations to the winners!
boat Opulence, he said. until September 4. Prouds MHCC Reshma Lal
We wanted to reward dads There is a winner from each Prouds Lautoka Priyanka Chandra
with this exceptional gift since store so customers from all our
its all about emotions and ex- respective town and city stores Prouds Nakasi Sanjiwan Lata
pressing love and gratitude to- got an equal chance of winning. Prouds Nadi Amitesh
wards their hero. Adrenalin Fiji general man- Prouds Suva Central Judy Matulo
He said with the new Nakasi ager Liza Walsh said they were Prouds Sigatoka Jonathan Pauin
store now in service, each respec- excited to team up with Prouds
tive town and city store operated for this unique promotion. Prouds Damodar City Mohammed Khalid
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Staff get
training
50 sta members of Prouds received a timely training on Pure
Fiji by Carla Konik of New Zealand at the Motibhai Group
head-oce on Friday, September 15.
Ms Konik who has been a Pure Fiji educationist for the last
12-years said it was very exciting to share her knowledge with
the great sta of Prouds.
She said the response from sta members who look after the Pure
Fiji brand at the various Prouds outlets Fiji-wide was very im-
pressive.
Prouds stores are the exclusive retailers of Pure Fiji which is an
iconic brand renowned worldwide for quality and innovation.

Pure Fiji educationist Carla Konik with

sta of Prouds during the special one-day
training.

Ovaltine promotion winning essays

THE Ovaltine test your smarts
and win joint promotion between
The Fiji Times and Motibhai
Group was a successful one with
readers asked to send in an essay
of 100 words to win one of three
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablets and Sony
Extra Bass headphones.
The competition was held for
eight weeks in three dierent
categories with 50 consolation
prizes given out as well.
The major winners were So-
ham Mani of Vatukoula for the
6-10-year-olds category, Alowe-
si Tusega of Savusavu for the
11-14-year-olds category and
Leila Gonewai of Suva for the
15-18-year-olds category respec-
tively.
Here are their edited winning
essays for all our readers to enjoy.
Soham Mani (9)
Ovaltine is my favourite and
everyday drink. It is a kind of
milk avouring drink made with
malt extract, sugar, whey, glu-
cose, cocoa, palm oil, vitamins
and minerals with natural identi-
cal avour.
Ovaltine consists of complete
nutrition for every healthy day. A
cup of Ovaltine with meals daily
provides protein, calcium, zinc,
iron and a bundle of essential vi-
tamins and minerals.
Ovaltine gives our body com-
plete nourishment. It is an ideal
dairy drink for the whole family. I
drink Ovaltine every day because
it gives me strong bones and
completes all other body growth
needs.
Ovaltine is my favourite drink
and is best for me and for my
bodys growth. Its the best drink
Fiji Times manager west Oconieli Ken hands
over the prize to Soham Mani of Vatukoula
while Motibhai Group sales managers Rajesh
and Manwal Kumar look on.
for all, young and old.
Alowesi Matai Tusega (12)
Its my rst choice and should
be yours also.
My body needs vitamins
which Ovaltine provides. In order
for my body to work well I need
to feed it properly. Healthy diet
consists of food from the six main
food groups.
These nutrients are vitamins,
proteins, carbohydrates, fats,
minerals and water. Vitamins are
substances that turn food into liv-
ing tissue and energy.
There are fourteen vitamins
in all and these are necessary for
good health. Since ve of them
are obtained through diet, ev-
ery vitamin has a special role in
Alowesi Tugesa of Savusavu receives her prize from
Motibhai Group manager northern Kesho Sharma
while Fiji Times manager northern Sarmendra Bhan
and her father Navitalai Waqanidrauna look on.
Eating the right breakfast can
Leila Gonewai of Samabula help you concentrate and
receives her prize from Motibhai improve performance at work
Group marketing manager or at school
Abraham Gomes and marketing
ocer Praneeta Devi as Fiji Times
Ltd marketing manager Annie
Robinson looks.
nutrition. The job of each is so were added together, creating a
specic, that the lack of one can powdery substance with high nu-
cancel the good done by the other. tritive value, thus man have cre-
Drink Ovaltine daily with ated OVALTINE.
meals, my favourite is just before Over the years, man have im-
I go to bed at night. proved the formula for Ovaltine,
I sleep like a baby and feel adding more vitamins and miner-
fresh when I get up for school the als and making it healthier.
next morning. Ovaltine provides all the nutri-
Ovaltine is aordable and its tion that you need for the day, but
a must on my shopping list. you must not take it dry as most
Leila Gonewai (15) of us usually do. To conclude, if
In the beginning, God created Ovaltine formula was invented in
the heavens and the earth. God the dinosaur ages, there wouldnt
also created man, who in time, be any killing for food lifestyle.
after 2000-years created a for- Ovaltine is the best and more pre-
mula. A formula by which malt, ferred over other drinks as it is
sugar, milk powder, glucose, co- more healthy and nutritious and
coa, palm oil, whey, vitamins and is wonderfully enjoyed with fam-
minerals natural identical avour ily and friends.
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 Charity Champions
Motibhai Group raises $65,000 for noble causes
T he Motibhai Group has
contributed a total of
$65,000 to support two local
NGOs via the Hibiscus Festival
charity chest this year.
Group marketing manager
Abraham Gomes said the funds
were raised via various charity
drives by queen contestants Miss
Fiji Times Charlene Lanyon and
Miss Dove Alisi Vucago respec-
tively.
Both the contestants who
work for The Fiji Times have
worked really hard to make a dif-
ference in the community and we
are very proud of their achieve-
ments, Mr Gomes said.
He said funds raised by Miss
Fiji Times will be directed to-
wards the Foundation for the
Education of Needy Children in
Fiji (FENC Fiji) while the char-
ity drive from Miss Dove will go
towards Homes of Hope via the
Hibiscus charity chest.
FENC Fiji has been doing a
wonderful job in supporting chil-
dren who are classed as poorest
of the poor with their educational
needs and is an initiative which
was launched by Prime Minister
Voreqe Bainimarama in Novem-
ber 2009 while Homes of Hope is
a sanctuary for women and chil-
dren who have been abused or are
vulnerable to abuse in their own
homes and communities, Mr
Gomes added.
We hope the funds raised
through the eorts of all our sta
members makes a dierence in
the lives of hundreds of women
and children in a positive man-
ner.
Mr Gomes said the Motibhai
Group had entered the Hibiscus
Festival with queen contestants
for the rst time and thanked
the entire management, sta and
members of the public who have
supported the two young and
hardworking contestants during
the week-long festival last month.
Sharing her own personal ex-
perience, Miss Fiji Times Char-
lene Lanyon said she is truly
grateful and appreciative of ev-
eryone who have contributed to-
wards her charity chest.
My charity of choice for the
festival was the Foundation for
the Education of Needy Chil-
dren in Fiji (FENC Fiji) and the
money collected will now assist
an additional 340 primary and
secondary school students for the
2018 academic year in the form
of uniforms, shoes, stationery and
school bags, Ms Lanyon who
is a sub-editor at The Fiji Times
said.
I would also like to ac-
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Miss Fiji Times Charlene Lanyon,
left, with Miss Dove Alisi Vucago
during their west tour at Sheraton
Fiji Resort recently. The duo have
collectively raised $65,000 for
noble causes.
knowledge the support and loy- an experience she would cherish give back to the societies that dis-
alty of The Fiji Times readers for a lifetime. placed and judged them and that
who bought the newspaper daily It has expanded my horizon for me is the kind of characteris-
during the month of July, as to understanding the eort people tic that would change the world
ve-cents from each newspaper put into ensuring no one has to for the better.
bought was donated towards my ght any battle alone. Visiting Ms Vucago said even though
Hibiscus charity chest. the various sites of the Motibhai the country had its own battles
As a young woman, I am now Group around Fiji, I have come ghting major issues such as cli-
appreciative of the value of edu- to understand that hard work, de- mate change, crime and unem-
cation that was instilled in me as termination, passion and love for ployment, being part of a wor-
a child as it has contributed to my their communities is what pushed thy cause for her proved that the
successes in life so far, therefore the company to be the renowned love for humanity prevailed and
I am honoured to know that The business house it is today, she issues could be easily combat-
Fiji Times and all its supporters said. ted through teamwork, love and
have made these children one The 21-year-old said the expe- compassion.
step closer to their dreams and rience has taught her that victory The Hibiscus journey had
ambitions, Ms Lanyon added. is about winning the hearts of also in some way, shaped and
She said the Vodafone Fiji Hi- people and giving back to society developed my character, giving
biscus Festival 2017 was a once- as she referenced from her favor- me the platform to speak out to
in-a-lifetime experience that she ite bible verse, Matthew 6:2-3. the hearts of the people of Fiji.
will cherish as she was deeply It is overwhelming that my My advocacy on real beauty has
overwhelmed with the amount charity is going towards Homes gotten responses from various
of support received from family of Hope. This would ensure that women who struggle on their
and friends, workplace at the Fiji young single mothers are given self-image and I must say I have
Times Ltd and from the parent the necessary skills to be inde- accomplished the goal I had set
company Motibhai Group. pendent and give back to their out to achieve. The charity work,
All that I achieved during the communities, and ensuring their the performances and the advoca-
festival would not have been pos- children are given the right social cy message would not have been
sible without their support. I val- support and nurture that every possible without the support of
ue this because it shows that we child is entitled to, she said. a strong team from the Motibhai
are much more than a company, The charity would ensure Group and the Fiji Times Limited
we are a group of passionate and young single mothers received who have gone beyond the call of
talented individuals that are here skills like baking, sewing, farm- duty to ensure the weeklong festi-
to make a dierence in the life ing and opportunities to work val was successful, she said.
and lifestyle of every Fijian. for the tourism industry. It is I have also made life-long
Echoing similar sentiments, through the experience, that I be- friends of contestants who have
Miss Dove Alisi Vucago said be- lieve lending a helping hand has the same passion as I do to make
ing the youngest news reporter a trickling down eect because a positive change in the world
at The Fiji Times and represent- helping an individual would help and the Hibiscus Festival has
ing the Motibhai Group as Miss the world. brought us together to give back
Dove to the Hibiscus Festival was These women are willing to to our communities.
Celebrate Diwali with
brands you trust
FOOD plays an integral part in any festive occasion and the univer-
sal festival of lights better known as Diwali is denitely no exception.
While the manner in which this auspicious festival is celebrated in
our beautiful Fiji is unique in its own way when compared to the rest
of the world, it is the sharing of food, sweets and snacks which has
provided a common platform for families, friends and neighbors to
unite and celebrate the occasion.
Undoubtedly Diwali has become the most anticipated and one of
the largest annual festivals in Fiji and probably the entire globe.
To add more avor to your entire Diwali experience, Motibhai
Group has always stood to the fore with its quality range of products
which includes but is not limited to the Allowrie hundred percent pure
New Zealand Ghee and the renowned Golden range of edible oils such
as Vanaspati, Coconut Oil, Soya Bean Oil and Canola Oil.
Collectively these products will take care of every aspect of the fes-
tival be it for cooking, oering prayers or lighting your diyas which
illuminate the entire atmosphere on what is believed to be the darkest
night of the year.
For generations, Fijians have enjoyed mouth-watering food and
snacks using the high quality edible oils and ghee distributed exclu-
sively by Motibhai Group.
We hope our quality products will once again brighten up your
Diwali experience to your most satisfying expectations, Motibhai
Group marketing manager Abraham Gomes said.
We take this opportunity to wish all our valued customers a very
happy Diwali and prosperous new year, Mr Gomes added.
We leave our customers with some great cooking ideas and recipes
which I believe they will denitely try out this Diwali.
DIWALI RECIPES USING QUALITY
PRODUCTS FROM MOTIBHAI GROUP

Make Diwali memorable with quality ingredients from Motibhai

Group. Photo Courtesy of Anita Mokashi.

COCONUT ICE
Ingredients
250g Sweetened Condensed Milk
250g Golden Icing Sugar (sifted)
200g Friends Fiji Style Desiccated
Coconut
Method
1. Mix together the condensed milk, icing
sugar and desiccated coconut in a large
bowl.
2. Break small pieces of the dough and cut
into square shapes.
3. Dust with desiccated coconut.
4. These will keep for up to a month at
least, if stored in an airtight container.
SATWA LADDOOS
Ingredients
2 Cups Friends Fiji Style Satwa (Seven
Grains) - 250g
1.5 Cup Powdered Sugar - 200g
1 Cup Allowrie 100% Pure NZ Ghee - 200g
Cardamon (Elaichi) 7-8 pods
Method
1.Heat ghee until melted thoroughly.
2.In a wide basin add Satwa, cardamom and
sugar and mix thoroughly.
3.Mix heated ghee as you progress with
binding the mixture into round balls.
4.Store in an air tight container. Can keep
for two months.
BESAN KI BARFI
Ingredients
Besan 1 kg
Sugar 1 kg
Water 1/2 liter
Allowrie 100% Pure NZ Ghee 1 kg
For garnishing: Pistachios and Almonds
Preparation
1. Fry besan in ghee on low ame for about
30 mins till it becomes pink and ghee sepa-
rates.
2. Mix sugar and water into a syrup.
3. Add this syrup to the besan and mix well.
4. Pour this mixture into a greased tray.
5. When it cools cut into cubes and garnish
with pistachios and almonds.

Checkout The Fiji Times for our latest recipe

promotion with Allowrie Ghee ...
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Prouds celebrates Chinese festival
Chinas second largest festival
is getting very popular in Fiji with
an inux of more Chinese inves-
tors and tourists into the country.
Held on the 15th day of the 8th
lunar month in the Chinese cal-
endar, the Mid-Autumn Festival
also known as Moon Festival is
the second grandest festival after
the Spring Festival in China.
Interestingly, this years cel-
ebrations also coincides with the
162nd anniversary of the arrival
of the rst Chinese in Fiji and also
with the Chinese Golden Week
from October 1 8 while the 68th
National Day of the Peoples Re-
Pictures from Prouds
public of China is also observed
from October 1 - 3 annually. Nadi celebrations.
There is no doubt, Fiji would said Prouds Suva Central man-
not have been the same if it was ager Nilesh Chand.
not for the substantial contribu- He said many other retail-
tion of our Chinese community ers have now followed suit with
for the past 162-years. similar events and promotions
While the important Moon while Prouds continues to be the
Festival begins to gain greater trendsetter.
momentum here in Fiji, retail gi- To mark the auspicious fes-
ants Prouds is indeed proud to be tival, Prouds Suva Central and
the rst outlet in the country to Prouds Downtown Nadi outlets
start the celebrations with special hosted a special evening function
oers and a night function for our on Thursday, September 28 espe-
Chinese community. cially for members of the Chinese
The spirit and the sense of community to be part of the cel-
involvement exhibited by the ebrations.
members of our Chinese commu- Customers took advantage
nity from the past years has en- of the great specials on watches,
couraged us to celebrate this great jewellery, handbags, sunglass-
event every year. Realistically es, fragrances, wines and much
we were the rst ones to come up more, Mr Chand added. tertainment and the refreshments our Chinese friends during this
with an idea of this celebration Apart from the discounts, provided. great Mid-Autumn Festival and
years ago and have continued an- special oers and new products, We all from the Prouds fam- the Chinese Golden Week, Mr
nually with the same passion, customers also enjoyed the en- ily convey our best wishes to all Chand said.

Enjoy Tang
and win!
There is no doubt we have all grown up drinking our own favourite
avours of Tang which has been an integral part of peoples daily diet
since 1959 and it continues to be the favourite drink of choice for bil-
lions of customers across the globe.
In a bid to give something back to loyal Tang customers in Fiji,
Motibhai Group, the ocial distributors of the iconic world-renowned
brand has launched an exciting promotion on July 10, 2017.
We will be giving away the amazing Hovertrax 2.0 (worth over
$1000 each) that is one each to ve lucky customers in this promo-
tion which ends on October 6 with the draw planned for October 20,
Motibhai Group marketing manager Abraham Gomes informed.
He said to enter the draw, customers need to simply send one bar
code of a Tang product to the specied address or drop in entry bins as
shown in advertisements and in-store posters.
Customers can enter as many times as they wish to increase chanc-
es of winning, Mr Gomes said.
Originally formulated by General Foods Corporation food scientist
William A. Mitchell, the Tang brand is owned by Mondelz Interna-
tional and marketed in powdered form internationally. You dont need to be an astronaut or a rocket scientist to enjoy
Loved and enjoyed by adults and children alike, Tang is undoubt- Tang thanks to its great taste and international distribution network
edly one of the best gifts to mankind and packed with Vitamin C. which means Tang is available everywhere and to everyone, Mr
Going down memory lane, Tang was used by earlier NASA manned Gomes said.
space ights. In 1962, when Mercury astronaut John Glenn conducted With real fruit extracts Tang comes in various packs and sizes to
eating experiments in orbit, Tang was selected for the menu. It was also make it easily accessible to customers.
used during some Gemini ights which created an early perception that Tang is distributed in Fiji by Motibhai Group touching your lives
Tang was developed only for use by astronauts. with quality products.
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 Sunjini joins Prouds
marketing team
Sunjini Singh is no stranger
to the advertising and marketing
world.
She is a smart, creative and
forward thinking individual who
isnt afraid to go above and be-
yond what's expected.
That combination has helped
her manage projects successfully
in companies like Punjas and
Oceanic Communications.
Apart from gaining the neces-
sary experience in the marketing
eld, she has also attained a MBA
degree from the University of the
South Pacic last year.
Sunjini is an energetic team
player who displays a sincere
desire to help others, whilst con-
tinuing to learn from others as
well.
I am delighted to be a part of
the Prouds marketing team and
hope to excel in the marketing in-
dustry, she said.
Initially I am tasked to look
after all digital and social media
advertising and marketing for
Prouds but am willing and look-
ing forward to expanding my
portfolio as I go along, Ms Singh
said.
I wish to be an important
member of the Prouds market-
ing team and thank the manage-
ment for having the condence
in selecting me for this exciting
career.

Sub-ocer Tanoa Ledua with our re wardens.

INSET: Prouds Nadi manager Camari Rusaqoli
extinguishes the re with a hydrant.

Fire wardens sharpen skills

Occupational health and safety is a prior-
ity topic at Motibhai Group as sta members
continue to upgrade their skills to handle
emergency situations should it arise at the
company premises.
In a recent re safety training conducted
by the National Fire Authority (NFA), 20 re
wardens who represented the various subsid-
iaries of Motibhai Group united to sharpen
their skills on reghting and safety response
tactics.
Conducted by Sub-ocer Tanoa Ledua
of NFA Nadi, the re wardens were taken
through a theory and practical session for the
entire day on Tuesday, September 19.
The training conducted was just to teach
the sta on what to do in case of re emergen-
cies, Mr Ledua said.
Mr Ledua said the response from partici-
pants was very encouraging.
Safety at your workplace is of paramount
importance and we need the support from
everyone concerned as a re incident can be
very fatal if not controlled, Mr Ledua added.
We work hand in hand with various stake-
holders so we can minimize the number of
res that are happening right now.
Throughout the country, the number of
res we have been handling is very high and
we really need the support of business houses
and individuals so that we can work together
in trying to make your workplace and homes
safe and re free.
Motibhai Group chief re warden Sanjay
Kumar thanked the NFA for partnering with
the company in raising awareness for the safe-
ty of every employee in case of a re incident.
The training on the re safety is very
important as we need to maintain re safety
procedures and educate fellow sta on the
need to take re precautions within our work-
place, Mr Kumar said.
He said there seems to be a rise in com-
pany res and other sort of emergency cases
in workplaces and therefore the sta need to
be trained to know how to manage any evacu-
ation during an emergency.
This training was a collaborative eort
between the NFA and the Motibhai Group to
educate sta on basic re safety procedures
and drills.
We appreciate NFAs proactive measure
for businesses and stakeholders for the early
mitigation of property res and avoidance of
workplace injury or loss of life through such
trainings, Mr Kumar added.
He said the training session without doubt
enabled the sta to learn reghting tactics
and the relevant types of reghting equip-
ment to use in the event of a re.
I thank the company for taking the initia-
tive and ensuring that our sta were appropri-
ately trained to manage re safety risks at our
workplace and homes as well.
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one of the chosen few who have
had the opportunity to work for
both the duty-free stores and the
fast moving consumer goods
(FMCG) division of our business
respectively.
Meet Jean Whippy the moth-
er of three who is always energet-
ic and leaves a lasting impression
on people she interacts with.
A familiar face of our group,
Jean carries a wealth of experi-
ence and is seen as a motherly
gure by our younger colleagues
who never hesitate to fall back on
her for advice and guidance at all
times.
Through this article, the team
behind INBOX the ocial
newsletter of Motibhai Group
wishes to share Jeans successful
story with our sta members and
business associates.
INBOX: Tell us a little about
you. Where you are from and
how many siblings you have and
where did you attend primary and
secondary school?
JW: I am a part Samoan-
Rotuman, born in Lautoka Fiji
Islands. I have four siblings
(two sisters and two brothers).
I have attended Primary School
at Teidamu Primary school to-
wards Ba (Class 1-8) and Second-
ary at Gospel High School (Forms
1 - 2). After that I stayed in Tonga
for three-years and was in Tonga
High School (Form 3 5).
INBOX: When did you start
at Motibhai Group and how old
were you that time?
JW: I was interviewed and
employed into this powerful and
loving company by Mr Mahendra
Patel in 1991. I was 17-years-old.
INBOX: How many dierent
roles have you had in the com-
pany and how did you end up in
Suva?
JW: I was initially based at the
Duty-Free Stores at Nadi Airport
as a sales assistant for the cosmet-
ic department and at that time Mr
Bob Patel was my boss. In 1993
I was selected to attend a train-
ing for two-weeks in Auckland,
New Zealand on the Shiseido
range of products and then I was
transferred to the head-oce as a
Shiseido consultant and sales rep-
resentative for cosmetics in the
wholesale department. My role
was to sell and promote Shiseido
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Jean Whippy seen here at our Walu Bay
oce reception area and above with her
colleagues Makanisi, Alumita and Vilisi
in the Kraft uniform.
and Coty Jovan products to Viti
Levu and Vanua Levu division.
After that I was given another
chance to visit Labasa to sell and
promote Shiseido range of prod-
ucts. In 1995 I was again selected
to attend a Shiseido seminar for
one-and-a-half weeks in Auck-
land, New Zealand. By then,
Mr Bhupendra Patel became my
boss and I enjoyed every moment
working under his guidance and
supervision. At that time he used
to guide and direct me to the right
path in terms of sales and market-
ing skills. He used to make sure
that I am happy and smiling all
the time at work. Basically he
used to make my day a great and
perfect one. In 2002 my husband
was given a chance to work in
Suva so I needed a transfer to
Suva as well. So another chance
was given to me where I came to
meet Mr Dinesh Patel. He was
looking for an experienced fe-
male sales representative to sell
and promote all personal care
range of products such as Dove,
Rexona, Lynx, Impulse, Brut,
Norsca and so on. I applied and
he selected me straight away with
great trust and condence. Fol-
lowing the reappointment, I was
based at the Walu Bay oce in
Suva selling and promoting the
whole range and also taking care
of Coty Jovan range in the Suva
and Nausori area. It was indeed a
great and wonderful time to work
with Mr Dinesh Patel. I used to
attend in-house meetings and
training and interact with people
to get more product knowledge.
Published by Manager Public Relations | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad Email:- prasad.shalendra@motibhai.com.fj
Until today I have been attending
trainings and meeting, and I thank
Mr Rajesh Patel and Mr Jinesh
Patel my current bosses for the
continued support and guidance.
INBOX: How many kids do
you have?
JW: I have three children
one son and two daughters.
INBOX: How did you manage
to provide such a long and loyal
service to the company?
JW: By being honest and hav-
ing a positive mind set towards
work and achieving goals set out
by the company.
INBOX: What do you like
about working here?
JW: My work environment is
good and healthy. We work as a
team in helping and building each
other up to be a better person at
work as an individual and as a
team member as well. Currently I
am focusing on and encouraging
all our female sta members es-
pecially those from the sales de-
partment to achieve their targets
and goals. I always share with
them my experience and my jour-
ney with Motibhai Group.
INBOX: What is your current
role and day to day activities?
JW: Currently I am the sales
supervisor taking care of promo-
tion ladies, having meetings with
them once a week. Also taking
care of all personal care range
on the eld. My major portfolio
is also taking care of Rajendras
Foodtown all around Fiji to
check stock level and most of the
time I am out on the eld with our
workers merchandisers, promo-
tion girls, sales reps - working
alongside with them, helping
them, training them, showing
them how the job needs to be
done and so on.
INBOX: What is your mes-
sage to other fellow colleagues?
JW: My message to fellow
colleagues is to work to their full
potential, treat the company as
your own, work with pride when
you are out on the eld because
Motibhai Group is an outstand-
ing and powerful company. If you
take good care of the company,
the company will take good care
of you!!!
INBOX: Anything else?
JW: I especially thank Mr Ma-
hendra Motibhai Patel, Mr Kirit
Patel, Mr Bhupendra Patel, Mr
Dinesh Patel, Mr Rajesh Patel
and Mr Jinesh Patel with other
executives and colleagues for al-
lowing me to continue growing
and to face every challenge that
comes my way.
I am indeed so happy and
proud to work for this company.
I have been selected to participate
in the Leadership Fiji Program
this year. From this program, I can
say that I can be a great Leader
for this company. Also being part
of the charity works such as the
Bushells Fijis Biggest Morning
Tea and fundraising for Homes
of Hope via the Hibiscus charity
chest has given me a sense of self
satisfaction.
I pray to God to give me the
strength to continue to work for
such a great company for many
more years to come!