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A Blessed Christmas
Message from Mr Kirit Patel, chairman and
CEO of Motibhai Group
Christmas is just around the
corner and already plans are be-
ing put in place for a grand cele-
bration with families and friends.
It is a time for families, friends,
loved ones and those less fortu-
nate to come together in a spirit of
sharing, caring and love for one
another. In doing so we spread
the message and best wishes of
love, harmony and peace. Its also
time to reect on what we have
achieved in the year.
Christmas is being celebrated
throughout the world today with
gaiety and traditional fervour.
Singing of carols and exchange
of greetings and gifts by the peo-
ple mark the birth of Jesus Christ
who sacriced his life to atone
the mankind from their sins.
Christmas in Fiji instils in all
of us its wonderful sense of cel-
ebration, sharing, forgiveness
and the spirit of giving. It is the
most cherished religious event
in the Christian calendar, com- whatever little we have. We are use this time to heal the wounds May the joy and peace of the
memorating the birth of Jesus blessed to have a Spirit of Giv- with neighbours and those we festive season be with every citi-
Christ whose teachings of love ing without a thought of getting have wronged and rekindle a new zen of this beloved nation. My
and compassion is universal. And which is so relevant to this fes- life. fellow directors, executives and
the other faiths in Fiji join their tival. It is happiness because we This is the right time to begin management join me in wishing
Christian brothers and sisters to see joy in people. It is forgetting our plans and by being there for you and your family a blessed
celebrate because the Christmas self and nding time for others. someone who is in need and put- Christmas with joy and peace in
message is for everyone. We need to emulate that love ting a smile on his or her face is this season of celebration, along
In Fiji, our culture is such that and show it through our actions. probably the best thing that we with good health and happiness in
we are a people who love to share While we share we can also could do this Christmas. the year ahead.

Celebrate Christmas with Motibhai Group

It is this time of the year when everyone in the of-
ce gets in a festive mood and parties start to be
planned.
A party which is not planned in advance can become
very stressful for the organizers and shopping plays
an important part of the whole equation.
To make your event as smooth and exciting as pos-
sible, we at Motibhai Group have got a wonderful
solution for you.
Whether its wines, spirits, juice or snacks, we can de-
liver directly at your doorstep and that too at whole-
sale prices so you save money and also avoid all the
hassle of last minute shopping at rush hours.
For further assistance and orders, please contact our
manager hospitality sales Mr Nitesh Chand today
on mobile 7777807.
We at Motibhai Group take this opportunity to wish
you and your colleagues a very joyous festive sea-
son.
Get delivery at your doorsteps this Christmas with Motibhai Group.
Call 7777807 for more information.
Its Christmas at Proudss
Prouds has launched a 72-page colourful Scan this QR
catalogue which is full of Christmas gift ideas code to view
during a special event on November 22 at our 72-pages
town and city stores Fiji-wide.
A special promotion titled Biggest Bun- of colourful
Christmas
dles of Joy has also been launched.
For more information, please visit your catalogue.
nearest Prouds outlet or browse through our
Christmas catalogue.
Pandora Christmas collection launched
at Prouds stores
This Christmas, Pandora has
embarked on a journey of in-
spiration from the never-ending
galaxy, the natural world and the
beauty of home all lled with
their own wonders.
An all-day event was hosted
on November 8 at all Prouds town
stores celebrating the launch of
the Pandora Facets Christmas
Collection with customized
giveaways and amazing deals.
We appreciate everyones One of our Pandora event win-
love and support towards mak- ners Ms Ashma Sharma at
ing the Pandora event successful, Prouds Damodar City.
including the sta. There was a wonder in our hearts and our
massive turnout and it shows the worlds. The inspiration was also
desire and continuous love for been derived from emerald, sap-
Pandora growing over time. We phire and ruby which have been
will continue to entice our cus- prized throughout history for
tomers with amazing new launch- their stunning colours.
es with the best possible price and Fashion has taken note and
giveaways, Pandora brand coor- the rich tones of these precious
dinator Renuka Devi said. stones are gleaming on clothing,
The colourful Pandora facets accessories and jewellery.
are inspired from and described Be sure to celebrate this
as the natures wonders the Christmas with Pandora.

Full set of Penfold Grange wine sells for record

$260,000 at auction to Adelaide couple
THERE had been interest from
as far abroad as Hong Kong, but
in the end a retired couple from
Adelaides west bought one of
the most spectacular sets of wine
ever seen in Australia for the re-
cord auction price of $260,360.
John and Leanne Davison sat
quietly in the 50-strong crowd
which included Adelaide res-
taurant identities at du Plessis
auction house in Mile End for
the highly anticipated sale of the
complete set of Penfolds Grange.
Bidding started at $200,000
before auctioneer Mark du Ples-
sis lowered his hammer on the
couples bid of $230,000 (plus
buyers margin), which earned
John Davison and wife Leanne with the fridge containing a full
wide applause.
An elated Mr Davison, a re- set of Grange they successfully bid on at auction. Penfolds is
tired earthmoving contractor, exclusively distributed in Fiji by Motibhai Group. For more
bought the set as an investment information email:- wines@motibhai.com.fj.
for his four grandchildren.
He said he was pleased the about 10 years ago, but I didnt through to the latest release erywhere from Hong Kong to
South Australian wine, consid- remind him (the auction) was on 2012 vintage made by current interstate, but Im very happy it
ered Australias most famous, and one of his friends bought it Penfolds chief winemaker Pe- stayed here, Mr du Plessis said.
was staying in its home state. instead and he didnt speak to me ter Gago which was rated Mr Davison a keen wine
It had to stay here, for sure, for three months, she said with 99/100 points in the latest collector who has three-quarters
the 71-year-old said. a laugh. Halliday Wine Companion re- of another Grange set building in
I am a collector and Im very I didnt have to remind him leased last week. his cellar said he would keep
happy and excited about it, but this morning. The growth in value of full this one until his youngest grand-
the main thing is weve kept it Mr du Plessis said the rare col- Grange sets is dicult to track child, now aged 11, turned 21 and
here. lection had been pieced together given their extreme rarity. In would then sell it to help out the
Grange is iconic in South over 25 years by an Adelaide 1988 a then set from 1952- grandkids.
Australia. building industry gure who was 1982 sold for a record Austra- So for all those who missed
Mrs Davison, 70, said she was an avid wine collector. lian price of $16,500. In 2002 out this time, expect to see this
thrilled her husband was able to The sale lot contained 62 bot- a full collection, then from set back on the market in another
buy the set, especially after he tles stretching from the rst ex- 1951-1996 vintages, sold for 10 years.
missed the chance once before. perimental 1951 vintage made by $190,680.
He could have bought one Granges creator Max Schubert Interest came from ev- THE ADVERTISER
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Prouds donates books to Nadi library
A total of 575 books have been
donated to the Nadi Town Coun-
cil library by Prouds.
Of these, 334 are Shakespeare
titles, 218 are non-ction titles
while 23 are easy to read educa-
tional books for beginners and
younger students.
While accepting the donation
on Thursday, November 30, Nadi
Town Council CEO Peter Din-
ning thanked the management
of Prouds for making such an
invaluable contribution towards
their library.
Its a wonderful donation and
we are very honoured and privi-
leged by your generosity, Mr
Dinning said.
Those who will have the op-
portunity to come and read these
books and partake in the library
activities will be very apprecia-
tive, Mr Dinning said.
I am excited about the variety
of the books and also the subject
matter and the value and quality
of these books, theyre wonder-
ful.
Nadi Town Council librarian
Anita Naidu said she is very im-
pressed with the range of books
as it will add more value to the
services being oered by the li- From left are Prouds marketing coordinator Nicole Lin, category team leader Rohinesh Prakash, Nadi
brary.
We will be happy to share Town Council CEO Peter Dinning, librarian Anita Naidu and library assistant Mosese Yabaki.
some of these books with neigh- A very big thanks to Prouds over the books said it was an hon- knowledge of our library patrons
bouring colleges as well as we and Motibhai Group for their our to give something back to the and convey our best wishes and
see there are some good titles timely support. community. greetings to the entire manage-
with more than one copy, Ms Prouds category team leader We hope these books will en- ment and sta of the Nadi Town
Naidu said. Rohinesh Prakash while handing hance the education and general Council, Mr Prakash said.

Allowrie Motibhai Group marketing & busi-

ness development manager Abraham

recipe Gomes, with Allowrie Ghee Recipe

Competition 2017 winners (from left)
Erica Van Walden, major prize winner

winners Kushbu Chand and Taraivini Rokoiri.

KUSHBU Chand, 17 of Na-

vua has received a 20-piece
Clayton dinner-set after winning
the major prize in the Motibhai
Group Allowrie Ghee Recipe
Competition.
Two out of the three other con-
solation prize winners from the
Central Division also received
their prizes of one hamper of as- The Winning Recipe By Khusbu S. Chand of Vashist Muni College
sorted cooking oils, courtesy of
the Motibhai Group.
They were 18-year-old Erica
Water Lily Rangoli Diya Combination Peda
Ingredients:- Method:-
Van Walden of Pacic Harbour
and Taraivini Rokoiri, 55, of 500g Allowrie Ghee 1.Put powdered milk in a basin.
Nausori while the third, Maharaj 5 cups Milk Powder 2.Add warm Allowrie Ghee, yogurt, rub thoroughly for 10
Kumari Bhindi of Laucala Beach 1 teaspoon yogurt minutes. Keep aside.
Estate will be handed her prize 2 tablespoon strawberry shake 3.In a non-stick pot heat Allowrie Ghee and Kraft Cheddar
later. 2 teaspoon Kraft Cheddar Cheese - grated Cheese on a low heat. Keep mixing for 2 minutes. Add full
The competition, which in- 2 spoon warm Golden Margarine cream milk powder, Golden Margarine Spread, Strawberry
volved applicants developing 2 teaspoon crushed cardamom powder Shake. Keep mixing for 10 minutes on low ame.
and sending in a recipe utilising
Allowrie Ghee as a main ingredi- 2 teaspoon vanilla essence 4.Add condensed milk, vanilla, cardamom.
ent, started on September 18 and Golden Margarine Spread 5.Keep mixing for 5 minutes on low heat.
ended on October 31, 2017. 2 teaspoon nutmeg grated 6.Remove from heat. Make a smooth dough .
Ms Chand had developed and 1 tin condensed Milk 7.Divide the dough in 5 portions.
sent in a recipe for a Waterlilly Desired Food Colour, green, red, yellow, blue. 8.Take a basin place 1 portion in it add green colour
Rangoli Diya dish which won Jelly Beans 1 packet cut into symbolizes green leaf of water liliy peda. Mix well.
her the major prize.
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Annabelle joins Prouds

Annabelle Chan is the new mar-
keting coordinator of Prouds
for the Chinese market.
Born and raised in Fiji, she is
not new to the country and is
therefore well familiar with
the surrounding while pos-
sessing a sound knowledge
about the local environment.
Armed with a Bachelor of Com-
merce degree in International
Business & Marketing and Fi-
nance, she is very hardwork-
ing while willing to learn and
help fellow colleagues and
customers alike.
I am really thankful that Prouds
has given me the opportunity
for this exciting career since
this is my rst job after my de-
gree completion at the Univer-
sity of the South Pacic, Ms
Chan said.
Moreover, I assure that I will do
my very best in whatever task
is given and to improve and do
better than the previous time,
Ms Chan added.
I look forward to gain experi-
ence and knowledge at Prouds
as I go along.
Annabelle Chan

Meet
Joeli
JOELI Rokosuka is a familiar face at the Nadi In-
ternational Airport since 1992.
At 76, Joeli is still going strong and is an important
member of the Prouds DFS team.
Originally from the province of Naitasiri, Joeli has
ve children and four siblings.
He has attended Dravuni District School for his
primary school education and attained tertiary knowl-
edge at Navuso Agriculture School.
I started with Prouds in the year 1992 when I was
52-years-old and have enjoyed my work ever since as
an attendant, Mr Rokosuka said.
My daily jobs includes ensuring the store is as
clean as it can be and also assist with packing of
goods into the shelves and gondolas, he added.
When asked how he managed to work for so long
and provide such dedicated and loyal service to the
company, Joeli said he loves to work for Motibhai
Group and wants to continue for as long as he can
because of the respect and love he has received from
the management and sta of the company.
I enjoy every moment with my friendly work-
mates and very good directors as well.
When asked to pass a message for his fellow col-
leagues, Mr Rokosuka said: Everyone should come
on time to work and be loyal and you will be looked
after well by the company in return.
I wish to thank the company for looking after me
so well over the years and giving me a job which pro-
vides food, clothing and shelter for me and my family.
Wishing all my directors, colleagues and custom-
ers a very joyful Christmas and happy new year.

At 76, Joeli Rokosuka is still going strong at Prouds Duty-

Free Stores at the Nadi International Airport departures
lounge.

4 inbox - News from Motibhai Group Published by Manager Public Relations | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad Email:- prasad.shalendra@motibhai.com.fj