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September, 2015

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Ladies night out

Themed events get popular each year at Prouds Suva Central

THE iconic Suva Central Complex was a hive of activity on

Wednesday, July 29 as hundreds
of ladies flocked into Prouds
Suva Central to be part of an attractive themed night.
Organized by the Prouds
Suva team, Ladies Night Out,
a themed event launched in 2013
has become popular amongst
Prouds customers in just over
two-years.
Prouds Suva Central Manager,
Nilesh Chand who innovated this
concept says the event provides
them with an opportunity to give
customers a different characteristic on the range of products they
have by showcasing it in a way
which highlights the importance
of quality and comparison with
other brands and products in the
market.
The entire atmosphere was
exciting and interesting and customers were carried away by the
alluring offers and the glamorous
idea for showcasing our worldclass products, Mr Chand said.
Mr Chand said in-store promotions, great specials and
showcasing of products through
modelling, entertainment and refreshments formed the highlights
of the event.
All ladies felt very special
and they were honoured to be part
of Ladies Night Out event, Mr
Chand said.
It was an astonishing experience. For every event we always
try to implement new ideas and
we are incredibly appreciative
to our stylist and fashion blogger
Mario Basilio for coordinating
the modelling show which turned
out to be a major attraction for the
night.
Australian tourist Marina Attias who was holidaying in Fiji
was delighted to be part of the
night event.
I really enjoyed yesterdays
(Wednesdays) event, she told
the Prouds marketing team.
The service was brilliant.
With shoes, models and champagne, the night was just great.
My three girlfriends also had
a great time. They all bought,
shoes, make-ups, Prada sunglass-

es and Guess necklaces.

Sonam Deo who is a trainer in
the human resource department
of an overseas based company
shared similar sentiments.
I really enjoyed the event,
it was something different, Ms
Deo said.
Ms Deo who is a regular customer of Prouds said this was her
first time to attend the event.
I love the Lancome range of
fragrances and will now make
myself available during all such
events to enjoy the great discounts and service.

Six Reasons Why a Little Glass of

Wine Each Day May Do You Good
The list of wines benefits is
longand getting more surprising all the time. Already wellknown as heart healthy, wine in
moderation might help you lose
weight, reduce forgetfulness,
boost your immunity, and help
prevent bone loss.
With wine consumption already on a surge in Fiji and the
Pacific Islands at large, were
happy to report that wine may do
all of the following:
1. Feed your head
Wine could preserve your
memory. When researchers in
United States gave memory quizzes to people in their 70s, those
who drank one drink or more every day scored much better than
those who drank less or not at all.
Wine helps prevent clots and reduce blood vessel inflammation,
both of which have been linked
to cognitive decline and heart
disease, explains Tedd Goldfinger, DO, of the University of Ari-

zona School of Medicine. Wine

also seems to raise HDL, the socalled good cholesterol, which
helps unclog your arteries.
2. Keep the scale in your corner
Studies find that people who
drink wine daily have lower body
mass than those who indulge occasionally; moderate wine drinkers have narrower waists and
less abdominal fat than people
who drink liquor. Wine may encourage your body to burn extra
calories for as long as 90 minutes
after you down a glass.
3. Boost your bodys defences
In one British study, those who
drank roughly a glass of wine a
day reduced by 11% their risk of
infection by Helicobacter pylori
bacteria, a major cause of gastritis, ulcers, and stomach cancers.
As little as half a glass may also
guard against food poisoning
caused by germs like salmonella

Reshma Singh goes through a selection of wines at New World IGA

in Votualevu.

when people are exposed to contaminated food, according to a

Spanish study.
4. Guard against ovarian
woes
When Australian researchers
recently compared women with
ovarian cancer to cancer-free
women, they found that roughly
one glass of wine a day seemed
to reduce the risk of the disease
by as much as 50 percent. Earlier
research at the University of Hawaii produced similar findings.
Experts suspect this may be due
to antioxidants or phytoestrogens,
which have high anticancer properties and are prevalent in wine.
And in a recent University of
Michigan study, a red wine compound helped kill ovarian cancer
cells in a test tube.
5. Build better bones
On average, those who drink
moderately seem to have higher
bone mass than abstainers. Wine

appears to boost oestrogen levels;

the hormone seems to slow the
bodys destruction of old bone
more than it slows the production
of new bone.
6. Prevent blood-sugar trouble
Premenopausal women who
drink one or two glasses of wine
a day are 40 percent less likely
than women who dont drink to
develop type 2 diabetes, according to a 10-year study by Harvard
Medical School.
We hope the six reasons
above are helpful in maintaining
a healthy lifestyle. While these
reasons have been scientifically
researched, do consult your dietician or physician for health related matters.
Feel free to call us on 6722477
during weekdays to discuss anything and everything related to
our range of award winning internationally renowned wine brands.

Penfolds Named Official Wine Sponsor Of The

67th Emmy Awards Season
Penfolds is proud to make its
debut as The Official Wine Partner of the 67th Primetime Emmy
Awards season. This is the first
time Penfolds has partnered with
the Television Academy to provide their prized wines to Emmy
nominees, presenters and members
of the Television Academy. To celebrate, each Primetime Emmy winner will receive a bottle of Penfolds
Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz in a commemorative wooden box, specially
engraved with his or her name.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz is often referred to as 'Baby
Grange', as components of the
wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage
of Penfolds flagship wine, Grange
(SRP $850.00U.S.)
Penfolds
Grange is one of the most collected
wines of the world today, and one
signed bottle of the 1951 (first vintage) was recently purchased for
$65,000AUD.
"We are thrilled Penfolds was
selected as the exclusive pour for
the prestigious Emmy Awards

on September 20th," states Barry

Sheridan, Marketing Vice President. "Penfolds is synonymous
with luxury and quality and we are
honored to pour our award-winning
wines to the most talented members
of the Television Industry."
A larger selection of Penfolds
wines will also be available to sample at the Penfolds' bar, as guests
mingle at the ultimate Emmy afterparty, the Governor's Ball.
Andy Samberg will host the 67th
Emmy Awards telecast, Sunday,
September 20. live on Fox from the
Microsoft Theater in downtownLos
Angeles.
ABOUT PENFOLDS:
Penfolds has been producing
an impressive array of wines since
1844 and indisputably led the development of Australian fine wine
into the modern era. The introduction of Penfolds Grange in 1951
forever changed the landscape of
Australian fine wine. Since then a
series of standout wines, both white
and red, have been released under
the Penfolds masthead.

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Motibhai Group are the exclusive local distributors of Penfolds.

Meet the man behind the barrel...Team leader Hospitality Nitesh

Chand drives around a brand new Fiat with Penfolds signage. To
know everything about wines, e-mail:- wines@motibhai.com.fj or
call 6722477 extension 139.

Fire warden training is important: NFA

By RITESH KUMAR
of National Fire Authority
The National Fire Authority
(NFA) completed a Fire Warden training with the staff of
Motibhai Group at their office
in Nadi on Wednesday, August
12.
NFA CEO John OConnor
said: This course is designed
to provide appointed fire wardens in the work place with the
necessary knowledge and skills
to prepare for and respond to
emergency situations
This Fire Warden training provides the appointed fire
wardens at the workplace with
the competency in carrying out
their duties safely in preventing

and managing a fire situation at

the work.
We had a total of 20 Motibhai Group staff who took part
in the Fire Warden training and
they have learnt basic aspects of
fire safety, Mr OConnor said.
Apart from the business
employees getting this important knowledge on fire safety,
this training will also assist their
family when they share this fire
safety learning with their family members at home.
NFA urges all organizations to carry out Fire Warden
training for their staff to learn
fire safety measures in case of a
fire emergency, Mr OConnor
added.

Chief Fire Warden

Sanjay Kumar
tries out the
fire extinguisher.
Photo:
JONATHAN FIU.

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Prouds adds excellence to shopping

at Damodar City
THE presence of Prouds Fijis Finest Stores, at Damodar City in
Suva has added a new dimension to the entire shopping experience the
mega complex has on offer to residents and visitors alike.
Already a household name in Fiji known for world-class imported
brands, Prouds has also played a pivotal role in promoting local products which are of the finest standards and renowned for its quality and
customer satisfaction worldwide.
The new Prouds at Damodar City is all about convenience, says
store manager Asaeli Yabakivou.
We have created a one-stop-shop and brought our products closer
to customers in this heavily populated area, Mr Yabakivou added.
He said response has been overwhelming ever since the store
opened doors in December 2013 and customers can get everything
they need from their new outlet if they do not wish to travel to the
main city centre.
We are also offering easy financing solutions so feel free to come
in to discuss the requirements, Mr Yabakivou concluded.

TOP: Emele Raisole serves a

customer at Prouds Damodar
City. INSET: Whether its Sydney
or Suva, ladies always look elegant carrying the amazing range
of Vera May handbags available
at great prices from Prouds.

Cooking and
Baking Corner
Chicken Stew Biscuit Cups
These individual biscuit cups with savory stew are quick to throw
together for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 pouch Progresso white chicken stew with savory herbs
1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grands! refrigerated flaky layers biscuits
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
1 Heat oven to 375F. Spray 8 regular-size muffin cups with cooking
spray. Heat stew as directed on pouch.
2 Meanwhile, separate dough into 8 biscuits; place biscuit in each muffin cup. Firmly press dough in bottom and up side of each cup, forming
1/4-inch rim. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons stew into each dough-lined
cup. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon cheese.
3 Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and cheese

10 MIN
Prep Time
35 MIN
Total Time
8
Servings
For more mouth-watering recipes
log onto www.bettycrocker.com/recipes
is melted. Place on cooling rack; cool 5 minutes before removing from
pan. Top with parsley.

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Meet the queen of charity...Rusila Nakuna, centre, is flanked by Prouds DFS Manager
Ashwin Chand, left, K.S Naicker, right, and the team at Nadi International Airport.
INSET: Rusila, right, celebrates her win with Miss Farmers Talei Tuiketei.

A queen in our midst

The Management and staff of Prouds Nadi Airport Duty Free Stores
are beaming with joy for having a celebrity in their midst.
Twenty-three-year-old Rusila Nakuna who is a beauty consultant
for Chanel at Prouds Nadi International Airport has come out with
great achievements at the weeklong Vodafone Farmers Carnival which
culminated with the crowing night on Saturday, July 25.
Nakuna was crowned the Miss Charity and First Runner-Up in the
beauty pageant which also raised funds to assist needy children with
educational needs.
We are proud of her achievements and dedication towards charity
and social work, offered Prouds DFS Manager Ashwin Chand.
It is not often that you get to work with a celebrity I guess, Mr
Chand added.
Looking back at her recent outing and experiences at the carnival,
Ms Nakuna who lists her hobbies as cooking, gardening, swimming
and socializing says she wishes to become a role model for the future
generation.
I want to continue the charity work and help needy children in
their education, the former AD Patel College student says.
She believes education is the best gift one can offer to the future
generation of our beloved nation.
Education will help our children become better citizens of Fiji for
tomorrow because they are our future leaders.
Nakuna also thanked the management and staff of Motibhai Group
for encouraging her to be part of this great event.
I am proud to be surrounded by such lovely people and wish to
thank everyone at Motibhai Group for their continuous support towards such good causes.

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Safety comes first at Motibhai Group

By SHAKIL REDDY
OHS Committee Chairman
Safety at a workplace is everyones responsibility. The Motibhai Group realizes that greatest asset of any organization is its
people.
The Group strives to continuously make its workplace a safer
place. Hazards are always present in any workplace.
Our goal is to make our workplace the safest place to work and
we work towards achieving zero
accidents. The goal is to always
ensure our workers are aware of
the hazards and its consequences
and to minimize its consequences
through training and error management. OHS is not only vital at
a workplace due to compliance to
the law but safe working environment is a linchpin in promoting
wellness of workers and to the
productivity of business.
We do realize that apart from
the basic instinctive regard for
our health and safety and that
of others, there are many reason
for making OHS a priority in our
workplace.

Our Fire Wardens following an emergency fire drill at the head-office recently.

For the past years we have

been working with NFA & National Training and Productivity
Centre in providing training programs and capacity building opportunities to our OHS Committee so that new ideas, concepts,
systems, approaches and best
practices could be learnt and implemented at our workplace. We
always believe that proactive approach needs to be taken so that
accidents can be controlled and
prevented.
Our system is built on Japanese philosophy Kaizen which
means continuous improvement.
What we did very well yesterday,
we strive to do better today. Making our workforce more aware of
OHS and to appreciate that safety
is everyones responsibility. This
is being carried out through train-

Chief Fire Warden Mr Sanjay Kumar reads out the names of all the
staff present while Ms Wastika Chandra looks on.

ing, safety induction and fire drill

exercises at our various locations
on regular basis.
Our main aim is to cultivate a
safe and healthy work environment for everyone. We cant cor-

rect a wrong with another wrong.

Changing mindsets and having
that mind to learn will change everything.
Remember an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Fire Warden Training in pictures 12.08.15

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Pamper dad with Prouds

this Fathers Day
In todays busy lifestyle, people often forget to realise how important a role fathers plays in their lives.
But then, there is Fathers Day celebrated on the first Sunday of
September giving every son and daughter a special day to share with
their father or relive the fond childhood memories you may have of
him.
To make this special day even more memorable, Prouds has rolledout a range of discounts on numerous world-renowned brands in all
their outlets Fiji-wide.
Those looking for super-cool Fathers Day gift ideas can grab a
copy of the just released Fathers Day 2015 catalogue from your
nearest Prouds outlet or view online via www.prouds.com.fj.
Our thirty-two page catalogue is full of gift ideas for your lovely
dad, informed Prouds Retail Manager Reshmi Singh.
She says Prouds is offering superb gift ideas for fathers of all ages
with prices slashed on hundreds of items suitable as a gift this Fathers
Day.
Our range of gift ideas includes Perfumes, Sony Television, Home
Theatre Systems, Car Audio, Xperia Smartphones, Laptops, Digital
Cameras, Shaving Gears and Groomers, Watches, Sunglasses, Travel

Praneeta and Koto showcase the range of Bula Shirts at Prouds

Downtown Nadi with Father's Day Catalogue in their hands. Photo:
ANANDNI MAHARAJ.

Bags, Mens Gold, Silver, Titanium and Stainless Steel Jewellery,

Mont Blanc and Lamy Writing Instruments, Wines and much more.
There are so many things on specials, so grab your copy of the
catalogue today or log onto our website to view all items.
We at Prouds take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Fathers Day and hope you have a wonderful shopping experience with
Prouds Fijis Finest Stores, Ms Singh said.

Sunbeam range now available at Prouds

For over 100-years, Sunbeam
has been helping customers get
more out of life.
With over 350 products, Sunbeam is found in the kitchen,
bathroom, bedroom, laundry and
even backyard of most homes
world-wide.
And now Sunbeam has made
it easier for Fijians to access their
favourite household friend by
partnering with Prouds Fijis
Finest Stores.
Through cutting-edge innovation and intelligent design, Sunbeam aims to make it easier and
simpler for you to do those things
you do every day, and inspire you
to try the things you dont.
Prouds Retail Manager Reshmi Singh who is delighted about
carrying the world-renowned
Sunbeam range in her flagship
stores Fiji wide is inviting customers to take advantage of the
new stock which has just hit our
shores.
Sunbeam products are made
to the highest standards in the
world and endorsed by numerous
celebrity and professional chefs
while being adored by daily users
as well, Ms Singh informed.
To make your purchase even
more exciting, we are happy to
offer six-months warranty on every purchase as part of our customer service.
Make your home life simpler - Sunbeam offers practical
solutions to make time spent in
the kitchen easy and enjoyable
because Sunbeam is a leader in
small appliances including mixers, espresso coffee machines,
food processors, kettles, toasters, blenders, juicers and many
more, Ms Singh added.
She said customers who purchase over $500 worth of items
can also take advantage of hirepurchase options with their easy
finance solutions.

Sales staff member James Charlie, right, shows the Sunbeam frypan to Nancy Shepherd and daughter
Natalia at Prouds Suva. Photo: AJESH SAGAR / Fiji Times.

If you like coconut, youll love the new Oreo

If Oreo is your favourite, we
have good news for you.
The world's favourite cookie
- delicious and full of wonder for
over 100-years comes in a new coconut delight flavour now available
for Oreo lovers in Fiji.
The makers of Oreo are doing
their best to follow what consumers wants by innovating its global
products to suit local tastes.
Dubbed in many parts of the
world as the fruit of life - coconut has long been the source of
food and diverse use for thousands
of years and there is no reason for
its popularity to dwindle anytime
at all.
Keeping the popularity and taste
of coconut lovers in mind, Oreo has
come up with this great tasting and
mouth-watering flavour.
Our local consumers love coconut. Its something that we all cant
do without here, so if you havent

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Reshmi Devi buys the

new Oreo Coconut Delight from Food 4 Less
in Suva. Photo: AJESH
SAGAR / Fiji Times.

tried the new Oreo Coconut Delight, grab a packet or two from
your nearest supermarket or convenience store.
Oreo has become the bestselling cookie in the United States

since its introduction in 1912 and

Fiji is no exception to its popularity. What better way to bringing
your moments of wonder with the
classic cookie you know and love
by tasting it in an all-new flavour.

Motibhai Group

A picture is worth a thousand words

Who are we?

1. Staff assemble during a fire drill

2. Nilesh and Madhu
3. Latchman with Sheline and Sarojini
4. Meet Sanjay the mechanic
5. Workshop member Navneet
6. Manwal and Rajesh with their
dynamic sales team
7. Ashwin at ZigZag Cafe
8. Prouds MHCC staff
9. The naughty crowd
under the mango tree
with non travelling
reserve Krishneel (right)

8
9

Bhupendra Patel shares a light moment with his staff members

on Thursday, August 13. From left are Amrita, Bhupendra Patel,
Premika and Krishneel. Photo: JONATHAN FIU.

Motibhai Group Executive Director Bhupendra Patel manages

a smile during his birthday celebrations on Thursday, August
13.

Compiled by Manager PR | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad

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