September, 2019 #50 q MOTIBHAI & CO LIMITED

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q THE FIJI TIMES | News Media - Print and Digital
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From left are Jinesh Patel,

Daryl Tarte, Christine Lyons,
Kirit Patel, Fred Wesley, Dr
Anurag Subramani and
Rajesh Patel at the Grand
Pacific Hotel during the Fiji
Times’ 150th anniversary
celebration.

Milestone achievement
Fiji’s oldest and most reputable newspaper
– The Fiji Times which is owned by Motibhai
Group since 2010 has turned 150-years-old
this month.
From its humble beginning on September
4, 1869 in Levuka, the old capital of Fiji, the
newspaper has stood the test of time and has
continued to prosper in both good and chal-
lenging times.
Founded by the late George Littleton
Griffiths, The Fiji Times has maintained the
history of Fiji through its archives and con-
tinues to be the voice of the people of Fiji.
While celebrating the milestone achieve-
ment with key stakeholders at the Grand Pa-
cific Hotel in Suva on Friday, September 6,
company chairman Kirit Patel said The Fiji
Times is part of Fiji’s national history and
continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s
development and welfare.
While acknowledging the presence of Da-
ryl Tarte, a longtime supporter of the newspa-
per, Mr Patel said it was encouraging to note
that Mr Tarte was also a part of the 100th
anniversary celebrations of The Fiji Times
50-years-ago.
“I am delighted to see you have turned
out in such impressive numbers to recognise
and celebrate with a company that has distin-
guished itself by being credible, maintaining
integrity, and commitment to the nation and
its people,” Mr Patel told guests present at the
anniversary celebration.
“No doubt 150-years is a special anniver-
sary – it’s an opportunity to look back and re-
flect on the history and challenges which The
Fiji Times encountered and endured along the
way, while bracing itself for the future.
“Today The Fiji Times is well known to
the world for its fair and balanced reporting
which has made it a recognised brand, and we
are proud to say today we have a product and
a medium that is trusted,” Mr Patel added.
“The Fiji Times has no agenda. Any criti-
cisms are taken as constructive feedback
rather than an attack on our own ability.
“The positive part is that we listen to criti-
cism, but we do not allow it to dominate our
thoughts - this is the prowess of the brand -
The Fiji Times.
“Thanks to our website - Fiji Times Online,
we are now the biggest and most respected
news publishers in Fiji, with increasing page
views each month and that’s growing fast as
we deliver coverage day and night to more
people than ever before, across desktop, mo-
bile apps and social media interactions.
“Even in today’s fast-paced digital world,
The Fiji Times itself has thousands of readers
each day.
“And that’s what we want — our readers to
have the journalism they deserve, provided
on the platform they want, by a team that
cares passionately about our Fiji.”
Cancer campaign nears end
The number of people diagnosed with cancer is increasing every
year says the Fiji Cancer Society CEO Belinda Chan.
While speaking to the local media recently, Ms Chan said the
yearly increase was noted through the number of patients who reg-
ister with them every year.
“It is because of such increases, we need to be prepared well so
that every patient who is known to us receives the best care and sup-
port from the society and the ministry respectively,” Ms Chan said.
She said initiatives such as the Bushells Fiji’s Biggest Morning
Tea (BFBMT) campaign plays a crucial role in cancer awareness,
advocacy and patient care.
“We are now in the final month of the initiative and business
houses who are yet to host their respective morning tea event can
do so by getting in touch with us to make that little difference in the
battle against cancer.”
The campaign which runs from June to September every year is
a partnership between Motibhai Group and the Fiji Cancer Society. Breast cancer survivor Saimoni Tuilaucala, centre, is
“Since 2006, the BFBMT initiative has helped save thousands of
lives through the fundraising drive and we are proud to be associ- flanked by Fiji Cancer Society chairman Makrava Wilson
ated with the Fiji Cancer Society for this noble cause,” Motibhai and Motibhai Group director Rajesh Patel earlier in the
Group marketing manager Abraham Gomes said. year.

BK hosts
kids with
cancer
Children who are part of the WOWS
Kids Fiji initiative and receiving
treatment at the Lautoka Hospi-
tal were given a special treat at
Burger King in Martintar, Nadi
as a friendly gesture to uplift their
spirits during such challenging
times on Saturday, August 10,
2019.
WOWS Kids Fiji (WKF) is a non-
profit Charity Foundation for
children with cancer in Fiji. It was
established in 2014 to fulfil the
mandate of the Tae Kami Founda-
tion in Fiji.
The Tae Kami Foundation is a reg-
istered charity in Tonga that was
established in 2009 to fulfil the
dreams of 15-year-old Tae Kami
who died of cancer in August Children seen having a good time at Burger King.

Back by
2008.
Tae died leaving behind a song –
Walk On Walk Strong (WOWS),
and a list of dreams, including a

popular
resource room, scholarship funds
and WOWS Fund to help out chil-
dren with cancer in Tonga and the
Pacific.
WOWS team leader Viola Lesi said

August was the child cancer
awareness month and the friend-
ly gesture by Burger King was a
very kind and timely one.
“Thank you so very much for the
awesome Burger King meals - we
could see the joy in the children's
faces, you made it really special
for them, our deep appreciation
for your generosity,” Ms Lesi said
in an email.
Later in the month, children receiv-
ing cancer treatment at CWM
Hospital in Suva were given the
special treat on August 24 as well.
demand!
BURGER King has relaunched its
popular coupon promotion for the month
of September.
BK general manager Akash Narsey
said the coupons have proven to be very
popular amongst customers in the past and
there were numerous requests made on
their social media handles to bring back the
promotion.
“The coupons allow great discounts on
our menu and it is a way to give something
back to our customers.”

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 Saving the
planet
Fiji’s favourite soft drink – Sprint has teamed up with Mission
Pacific for a great cause.
The popular drink which is manufactured by PET Technology
Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motibhai Group wants its
customers to act responsibly when it comes to environmental mat-
ters.
“Our environment is precious and fragile at the same time – we
need to do everything from our end as a manufacturer and distribu-
tor to ensure that our juice bottles end up in the right place and get
recycled for reuse,” Motibhai Group marketing manager Abraham
Gomes said.
“Recognizing the importance of recycling and in pursuit of the
companies’ social responsibility goals, Motibhai Group has signed
up with the Mission Pacific recycling program and we are now a
major player in this initiative,” Mr Gomes said.
“We want our customers to act responsibly and with their support
we can achieve a cleaner and better Fiji for our future generation.”
Mission Pacific has seen a steady growth each year with more logram of bottles and/or cans returned earns $1.00 per kg (or $0.50
individuals, schools, towns and municipalities joining the program per kg if the pickup is arranged by the program). Give your bottles
in their bid to do their part for the environment. and cans another life by bringing them to the Mission Pacific bottle
Bottles and cans are collected by members of the general public buy back center. When you’re done, your bottles and cans are not!
as well as representatives from the local municipalities. PET bottles For more information, customers can call Nasinu: (679) 339
and cans brought in for recycling are exchanged for cash. Every ki- 6497, Lautoka: (679) 666 1188, Labasa:(679) 881 2266.

UnionPay
Prouds and UnionPay have renewed their promotional partnership under
the UPLAN initiative.
The new UPLAN was launched on September 1 and ends on February 29,
2020.

launches new
“We look forward to this new campaign which has attractive offers such
as a 10% discount on non-discounted items and a waiver in service
fee to use the UnionPay 62 series cards,” Prouds marketing officer An-

promotion with
nabelle Chan said.
“Ranging from local and international brands, with UPLAN offer, locals
and tourists carrying the 62 series cards will be able to enjoy afford-
able prices along with tax returns and gifts with purchase where ap-

Prouds
plicable.”
UnionPay International (UPI) is a subsidiary of China UnionPay focused
on the growth and support of UnionPay's global business. UnionPay
cards are accepted in 174 countries and counting.

Company supports charity race

ABOVE: Team Motibhai Group in action during the race.
RIGHT: Participants with management and staff.
The Motibhai Group sponsored and participated in the Frank
Hilton Organisation ‘Amazing Wheelbarrow Race’ which was held
on July 20 at Albert Park in Suva.
“Apart from fundraising for a worthy cause and helping to
change the lives of children at Frank Hilton Organisation, we
have recognised that this event shares a platform for a tremendous
opportunity in team building, corporate networking and promot-
ing the overall wellness amongst the team members and therefore
we also had a eight-member team,” Motibhai Group marketing
manager Abraham Gomes said.
“As part of our corporate social responsibility, we supported the
2019 Frank Hilton Amazing Wheelbarrow Race with the backing
of our entire management and staff.
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ANNUAL SPORTS DAY
Ajay receives the Anil receives the soccer
soccer trophy for runner-up trophy for Ovaltine
Sprint FMCG Suva. FMCG West.
Sports teaches us
teamwork: chairman
SUNDAY, September 8 was an impor-
tant date in the Motibhai Group calendar as
staff members from all over Fiji gathered in
Nadi to be part of the 2019 annual sports
day and gala night.
The long-weekend enabled organisers to
execute the entire event in one day with the
sporting activities taking place in the day
time at the Sangam grounds in town and
the gala night held at the gigantic Motibhai
Business Park premises in Legalega.
Both the sports event and gala night
turned out to be a sea of colours as teams
and supporters from various districts and
departments within the Motibhai Group
came up with bright ideas for uniforms on
the two themed events.
While addressing staff members during
the sports parade, Motibhai Group chair-
man Kirit Patel highlighted the importance
of sports and how it influences the general
wellbeing and performance of individuals.
“The annual sports day is an event organ-
ised to demonstrate and re-emphasize our
company’s commitment to the well-being
of our employees,” Mr Patel said.
“It is one of the platforms that we have
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Motibhai Group chairman and
CEO Mr Kirit Patel addresses
the teams during the parade.
DFS team member
receives the netball
trophy.
evolved to show that we care for ourselves
and we are interested in our own welfare
outside the day-to-day work life. Needless
to say sports provides a welcoming escape
from work as well,” Mr Patel added.
“I am sure throughout today, we will
bond together, unwind and catch up with
fun together as a family and at the same time
we shall also remind ourselves of our com-
mitment to health and safety.
“The physical exercise such as that we
will display today not only keeps us fit but
also enhances work-life balance that is criti-
cal to each of you and to our corporate suc-
cess as well.”
While addressing staff members during
the gala night later in the evening, Mr Patel
thanked everyone who were part of the or-
ganizing committee and helped deliver yet
another successful event.
“I express my debt of gratitude towards
the organising committee members, who
over the last few days have worked tireless-
ly and extremely hard to bring you tonight’s
event,” Mr Patel said.
“By the end of this year we will have
a fully fledged Motibhai Business Park
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Michael receives the
volleyball trophy for
Prouds Nadi.
whereby our new offices will be completed
and operational,” Mr Patel revealed with
much excitement.
“This achievement and the success of our
Motibhai Group is bestowed upon the team
– that is all employees of our group.
“As we face the future together, we know
there will be difficult periods and complex
dilemmas but we also know that tough times
never last; resilient people and resilient or-
ganisations do.
“There is a saying that the greatest use
of life is to spend it on something that will
outlast it. We have been entrusted with our
own company, our Motibhai Group. It is our
responsibility to pass on a resilient company
that we currently have, in a better state to the
future generation.
“The pillar of strength that each one of
you collectively provided us over the years
and it is only through your hard work, dedi-
cation and commitment that our organisa-
tion has gone this far and shall continue to
progress in future.”
The chairman also thanked all staff mem-
bers who provided great entertainment dur-
ing the gala night.