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The King is Here

THE FIJI TIMES — SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016 1

GLOBAL franchise Burger King was intro-duced to locals two weeks ago by morethan 100 relatively ‘unknown’ children

— but there was nothing discrete about theopening of this classic $6.5m building, or thesize and taste of the burgers served on theday.

The buzz created by the opening on Febru-ary 17, the dynamic feel of the homely setup,the eye-popping size of flame grilled burg-ers, and the scrumptious taste of the worldfamous Whoppers, caused a frenzy when therestaurant opened its doors to the public thenext morning.

The King had surely arrived and hordes of

people had lined up to savour the town’s new-est flavour. Operated by a Motibhai Groupsubsidiary, Victus Ltd, the Martintar branchwas the first outlet introduced into the localmarket. Motibhai Group and Burger King Fijichairman Kirit Patel said the occasion wouldregister as a milestone achievement in thecompany’s history books.

He said choosing Nadi to be the home of thefirst Burger King in the country was also a sig-nificant move by the company.

“The opening of the Burger King is a hall-mark of events to come, as we believe that in2017, Nadi will become the third city of our be-loved country,” he said.

“The Nadi township is continuing to experi-ence a population growth and we are deter-

mined and committed to contribute to ourcommunity by extending our services.

“The Jet Set town, Nadi, plays a huge role inthe Fijian economy and is the hub of tourismso it is very appropriate that one of the world’sfastest growing quick service restaurantchain, like Burger King, is opened to serve thetourists and locals with world famous Whop-pers.”

He said Burger King had the unique ability tobring together members of different commu-nities who shared a love for the world famoushamburgers only offered by the franchise.

“Apart from the unique tasting experience,this Burger King outlet will become more thanjust a place to grab a quick bite as it will be animportant place where people will be able to

meet and interact with one another in a friend-ly environment.

“This will become an important gatheringplace for the community.

“The play area for children and the diningarea will create a family environment whereour people can eat and the children can play.”

The opening day was made extra special bythe presence of the 150 children with specialneeds from the greater Nadi area.

Students of the Nadi Centre for Special Edu-cation and residents of Saint Mina Children’sHome, Treasure House Christian Children’sHome and Loloma Home and Care Centrewere chief guests who enjoyed the day withhearty meals, alongside Motibhai Group man-agement and staff.

Navneet Kumar and Akesa Tulakeba of Nadi Centre for Special Education cut the ribbon to officially open Burger King in Martintar, Nadi on Wednesday, February 17 whilemanagement and staff members look on. Picture: SUPPLIED

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BURGER KING OPENS IN MARTINTAR Advertising Feature

BURGER King Fiji will be a point of difference, saysgeneral manager Akash Narsey.

He said the opening of the Burger King restaurantwas the beginning of exciting times ahead, not only for theMotibhai Group but also for the country.

“Founded in 1954, Burger King is the second largest fastfood hamburger chain in the world,” he said.

“The original ‘Home of the Whopper’, the Burger Kingsystem operates in nearly 14,000 locations in 100 coun-tries worldwide, serving 2.3billion customers per year.

“In recent years, Burger King has been the fastest grow-ing burger chain in the world, offering consistent fast ser-vice, fresh ingredients, top notch quality and best tastingproducts to its customers.

“The opening of an international brand and that tooBurger King - a highly reputable Quick Service Restaurantchain, means there are exciting times ahead not only forMotibhai Group but for Fiji as well.”

He said customers could expect a whole new fast foodexperience now that Burger King was in operation.

“This will allow us to ‘give value and do more than ex-pected’ for our guests.

“Burger King will be a point of difference to its guests interms of quality, value and service.

“We are constantly looking for better ways to delightour people and Burger King will provide value to its guestswhich is in line with today’s modern business strategies.”

The general manager added that the journey to securingfranchise deal was long yet satisfying.

“Acquiring a Burger King Master Franchise, as with anyfranchise was not an easy task but a rather strenuous one.

“We had to go through an extensive International screen-ing process for our Motibhai Group to be finally chosen byBurger King Asia Pacific to represent them in Fiji.”

Mr Narsey also said preparations before the opening ofthe $6.5million outlet was extensive.

“Prior to opening, we were doing trial runs for almosttwo weeks so that our staff is well trained to give bestguest service to the people of Fiji.

“The higher quality guest service we provide will resultin higher level of guest satisfaction and that will translateinto repeat of business and continuous growth of our Burg-er King Restaurants and staff.”

Point of difference for all

Nadi Centre for Special Education head teacher Shiromani Felix, left, Motibhai Group and Burger King chairman KiritPatel, special students Akesa Tulakeba and Navneet Kumar with Motibhai Group manager public relations and corporatemarketing Shalendra Prasad after unveiling the commemorative plaque . Picture: SUPPLIED

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We are hereto stay

BURGER King is here to stay and if you haven’t heard of

this fast-food chain, you will soon.

Local conglomerate Motibhai Group has announced

plans to open seven more outlets across the country.

After first announcing their Master Franchise Agreement

with Burger King Asia Pacific last year, the company has es-

tablished two restaurants — one at the Nadi International

Airport and the second in Martintar, Nadi.

Burger King Fiji general manager Akash Narsey said they

were in negotiations to open a few more branches in Suva

over the next few months.

“Burger King is in negotiations to open three Burger King

outlets in the Capital City at strategic locations, with its sec-

ond airport outlet in the farewells hall at the Nadi Interna-

tional Airport, scheduled to open later this year, which will

be followed by other towns in Fiji,” he said.

“When I refer to continuous growth, we target within the

next few years to be looking at between seven to 10 Burger

King outlets in Fiji. Our immediate plan, however, is to open

three Burger King Restaurants before the end of 2016 in the

Suva and Nadi areas.”

Motibhai Group and Burger King chairman Kirit Patel said

acquiring the agreement from one of the world’s leading

hamburger franchise was a strenuous but fruitful exercise.

“We’ve had quite a good experience in the restaurant

business in the form of our cafes at the Nadi International

Airport,” he said.

“So that gave us a platform or good grounding and ex-

perience to venture into something that we could associate

ourselves with an international brand.

“Obviously with McDonalds in Fiji, we felt that being in-

volved in a brand such as Burger King, which is the fastest

growing restaurant chain in the world, was something that

we wanted to be part of.

“Burger King executives from the Asia Pacific office came

over and had a look at the market.

“They looked at a number of organisations and we hadalso expressed our interest.

“We ended up being chosen and as a result we now have

Burger King in Fiji. “

He said the company had an ambitious business plan to

turn Burger King into the country’s largest fast food chain.

“The standards and the requirements to run a business

such as Burger King are very demanding.

“We have been very interested in setting up the franchise

here in the domestic market.

“We even involved overseas experts in the whole set up of

each branch and we did that because we want to always set

a good standard benchmark and ensure that we deliver the

Burger King promise and that is, ‘Taste is King’.”

The friendly staff members at Burger King provide one ofthe best service around. Picture: SUPPLIED

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A reasonto smile

THERE is nothing more satisfyingthan seeing a happy and smilingchild.

And the directors of the MotibhaiGroup were rewarded with more than asmile when the happy faces of about 150children lit up Burger King’s Martintar,Nadi, outlet during its opening on Febru-ary 17.

Knowing they were in for a treat afterall the special treatment, the childrenwere excited at the prospects of beingamong the first locals to sink their teethinto Burger King’s world famous flamegrilled burgers.

The group included students of theNadi Centre for Special Education, andorphans from Saint Mina Children’sHome, Treasure House Christian Chil-dren’s Home and Loloma Home and Care

Centre.In a never before seen gesture, theywere given the honour of opening the$6.5million facility.

Apart from sharing a meal with Mo-tibhai Group management and staff,the four organisations were each given$2501 as financial assistance from thecompany.

Motibhai Group and Burger King chair-man Kirit Patel said it was importantfor the company to involve the under-privileged community of Nadi, especiallychildren who needed a reason to smile.

“We are very humbled and touchedwith your very kind presence to witnessand officiate the opening of our GlobalFranchise Burger King, the first outlet in

the local market at Martintar, Nadi,” hesaid.

“I am sure you all would be very happyto be part of the Burger King openingwhich instils a sense of belonging and ofbeing part of the wider community.

“Motibhai Group, being part of thebusiness community, always believes inmaking a difference in people’s lives.”

He said children were the future ofany community and it was important toshow them the importance of giving andtaking care of the vulnerable membersof society.

“We know that our people and childrenwith special needs inspire a special love.

“It is important that children be givena sense of inclusion.

“This applies especially to thoseamong us living with restricted capa-bilities and not having an opportunity tobe with one’s family and the daily chal-

lenges you face that the rest of us canonly imagine.”Similar sentiments were shared by

Burger King Fiji general manager AkashNarsey during the opening.

He said the excitement surroundingthe opening of the outlet was further en-hanced by the children.

“Although our brand is global, it is alsovital that we include the local communi-ty in events such as these to ensure thatwe continue building closer bonds withour neighbours,” he said. “This appliesespecially to those among us living withrestricted capabilities and not having anopportunity to be with one’s family andthe daily challenges you face that therest of us can only imagine.”

Treasure House Christian Children’s Home kids with their assistant director Maika Nakoraduring the opening of Burger King in Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

Burger Kingchairman KiritPatel, left, handsover the chequeto Nadi Centre forSpecialEducation headteacher ShiromaniFelix, second fromleft, with otherstudents looking onduring the openingat Martintar, Nadi. Picture:BALJEET SINGH

By REPEKA NASIKO



Children from Loloma Home with Motibhai Group of Companies director Rajesh Patel (standing back) during the opening of the Burger King at Martintar, Nadi.Picture: BALJEET SINGH

Special children treated toworld-class burgers

SPECIAL needs children and orphanswere treated to some of the world’sbest burgers on offer at the new Burg-

er King outlet in Martintar, Nadi, on February17.

Taking a break from their everyday rou-tine, children as young as three-years-oldwere treated like royalty for a day and werepampered by attentive Burger King staff.

The day was rounded off with a gift of$2501 to each of the four organisations in-vited — the Nadi Centre for Special Educa-tion, Saint Mina Children’s Home, TreasureHouse Christian Children’s Home and Lolo-ma Home and Care Centre.

Saint Mina’s Children’s Home manager Mi-chael Fong said the grand gesture by the ad-

ministrators of Motibhai Group and BurgerKing would not go unnoticed, especially bythe children.

He said bringing a sense of normalcy andinclusion to the children was also importantto their development.

“It is very important for the kids to have anormal life.

“It’s good that society partakes and actu-ally gives these kids who are kids of Fiji anormal life.

“Whole families come to Burger King andhave their meals here, and so for our kids toalso come out and be part of the opening, itkind of represents them also being part ofthat ‘family meal’.

Loloma Home’s Vaciseva Waqa said see-ing the children’s smiling faces brought arenewed sense of duty.

“We are so blessed and privileged to beinvited to the opening of this Burger Kingrestaurant,” she said.

“We thank Mr (Kirit) Patel and his wonder-ful team for thinking of us.

“We thank them for inviting us out fromour usual environment and getting the kidsto this wonderful and beautiful restaurant.

“We are also truly grateful to the companyfor donating $2501 to our home.”

Nadi Centre for Special Education headteacher Shiromani Felix said their studentshad a wonderful experience.

“Our partners all over the world has beenresponding and thanking the Motibhai Groupand Burger King for such a great gesture of

charity, inclusiveness and compassion,” hesaid.

Treasure House deputy director Maika Na-kora said they were grateful to be part of thegrand opening.

“We wish to thank the Motibhai Group andall of their staff for the financial support andfor giving this opportunity to bring out ourchildren to have fun and be part of this mo-mentous ocassion,” he said.

By REPEKA NASIKO

Children with their caregivers of Treasure House Christian Children’s Home during theopening of Burger King in Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

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Businesses welcomenew eatery

THE business community of Nadi hasjoined other sectors in welcoming theopening of a new Burger King outlet in

Martintar.Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

president, Dr Ram Raju, said the first domes-tic Burger King outlet added another attrac-tion to the Jet Set Town for residents andvisitors alike.

“Being an international renowned brandname, notably the fastest growing quick ser-vice restaurant in the world, Burger King hasa lot to offer to the Fijian economy,” he said.

“The $6.5 million outlet has obviouslybrightened the outlook of our Queens High-way and NCCI urges all its members andstakeholders to take full advantage of themouth-watering menu of Burger King.”

He said the new franchise business alsocame at an opportune time as Nadi wouldsoon be declared the country’s third city.

“As we move on to be declared a city next

year, Nadi is definitely ready to take the leadrole as we are undoubtedly the engine roomof the Fijian economy.

“We remain the fastest growing townshipin the entire South Pacific and definitelythere seems to be no looking back for nowand for the future.”

He said the industry was looking forwardto the growth of the franchise within the lo-cal market.

“I wish to congratulate Motibhai Group onyet another milestone achievement for theircompany and the confidence in the Fijianeconomy which has seen millions of dollars’worth of investment come our way.

“I look forward to the expansion of BurgerKing around the country with great interest.” Lisa Cakobau with her children enjoy their meal after the opening of Burger King in Nadi. Inset: Customers at Burger King in Nadi.

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BURGER KING OPENS IN MARTINTAR Advertising Feature BURGER KING OPENS IN MARTINTARAdvertising Feature

Burger King new outlet at Martintar in Nadi. Picture SUPPLIED

Dine with the King

amilies can enjoy a decent meal together at Burger King. Picture: SUPPLIED Burger King staff member Caroline Dunn with St Mina Children’s Home resident Michaella Priyashna during theopening of Burger King in Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

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THE Motibhai Group has a long history ofcharity work that spans over a periodof about 85 years.

Company public relations and corporatemarketing manager Shalendra Prasad saidit was no surprise that the company choseto invite students from the Nadi Centre forSpecial Education and children from threeorphanages to launch their first ever BurgerKing outlet into the local market.

“Generally over the years we have madenumerous donations in various fields, moreso when there was an important milestoneevent in our company,” he said.

He said their goodwill work reached manysectors including education, health and pro-viding relief to those affected by natural di-sasters.

Education

“In the 50s we were one of the first donorstowards the establishment of Xavier Collegeand later on also to AD Patel College. Bothschools have high academic reputation,”said Mr Prasad.

“Our Group also played an active role in theestablishment of Tagore Memorial School.

“In 1968 when we opened our supermar-ket in Ba, we sponsored a student from Bafor full degree course at the University of theSouth Pacific (USP) when Dr Colin Aickmanwas Vice-Chancellor.

“Our longstanding association with Dilku-sha Girls Home has been in operation for thepast 20 years.

“At the time of changeover of ownership ofThe Fiji Times we made donations to Dilku-sha Girls Home and also to the Fiji CrippledSociety — Hilton School.

“This latest donation to Nadi Centre forSpecial Education (Special School) and thethree orphanage homes — Treasure HouseChristian Children’s Home, Loloma Home andCare Centre and St. Mina Children’s Home isin line with our company’s commitment toassist the less unfortunate and we are wellaware of our responsibility in society to meetthese obligations.

“Most importantly the original foundersof Motibhai Group in the 50s built a fully-fledged high school in their village in India in

the name of their father and this high schoolis fully operational to this day.

“We have from time to time awardedscholarship to students in outlying islands.”

Health

Mr Prasad said the company had a long-standing association with the Fiji Cancer So-ciety.

“This is evident through our iconic ‘Bush-ells Fiji’s Biggest Morning Tea’ initiativewhich has raised thousands of dollars to as-sist in the fight against cancer.

“We continue to have an on-going associa-tion with FCS. Also our commitment to theFiji National Diabetes Foundation has beenfrom the inception days of the foundation.

“And we were the initial contributors tothe founding of the centre and our formerchairman served as chair of the foundationfor 27 consecutive years with distinction.”

Relief efforts

In recent times, the company has steppedup to the call from Government to assist inproviding assistance to the worst affected inthe aftermath of a natural disaster.

Mr Prasad said the company had contrib-

uted to every cyclone relief effort organisedby Government and has enabled its interna-tional suppliers to contribute to the fund-raiser.

“The latest relief efforts from our Groupwere the donation of $50,000 worth ofemergency food and household items tothe National Disaster Management Office(NDMO) to assist our fellow Fijians who havesuffered great loss and damages during TCWinston.

“We have also contributed open heart-edly to assist the Foundation for Rural andIntegrated Enterprises and Development(FRIEND) who have been very active reliefagents on the ground during natural disas-ters, particularly in the greater Western Divi-sion.”

As the company prepares to celebrateanother milestone this year, Mr Prasad saidthey had been grounded on the philosophythat ‘By giving one does not become poorbut we are happy to sow in the same manneras a bird takes a beak full of water from theflowing river, the river does not dry up butrather keeps flowing’.

85 years of charity work in FijiNadi Centre for Special Education students enjoy their meal at Burger King after the opening at Martintar, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

Students of Nadi Centre for Special Education at Burger Kingafter the opening at Martintar, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

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WITH Nadi being the tourist mecca

of the country, the location of the

new Burger King in Martintar also

provides an easy access for the thousands

of tourists that flock to the town each year.

Tourism Fiji global public relations man-

ager Patricia Mallam said there was a newwave of familiar eateries now sweeping the

nation which could be an added attraction

for tourists to come to Fiji.

“We have our tourists that come for the

unique Fijian experience but after a while

they want something that they are used to

and that is where large f ranchise chains like

Burger King come in,” she said.

“From a tourism perspective, this new

product really adds value to what we can of-

fer to our international visitors.

She said after going around and explor-

ing their tastebuds with local cuisines, tour-

ists also on many times feel the need of

that familiarisation whereby they can iden-

tify themselves with an international brand

which they know well.

“This is when outlets like Burger King have

much more to offer to our tourists and this is

the encouraging part about it.”

Ms Mallam was accompanied by interna-

tional PR agents from across the globe who

shared their views on the new multi-million

dollar facility.

Rosie Apps, an international PR agent

from Sydney, Australia, said she had fond

memories of Burger King as a child and be-

ing part of the official opening brought back

wonderful memories.

“I think that what we will take from this

which is that familiar feeling of home and

our childhood memories of going to Burger

King and putting on those fun hats and hav-

ing a wonderful meal with our family and

friends,” she said.

“It’s that familiarity which is something

that the international traveller will see when

they come over to Fiji and find a Burger King

right next to one of their resorts.

“So I guess that is an advantage not only

for the tourist but also for the business.”

Ms Apps commended the Motibhai Group

and its partners for venturing into the fast

food business.

“It’s a growing market and not a single

person can argue with the fact that it’s a

very popular market with anyone whether

they are a local or a tourist.”

From a tourism perspective,this new product really addsvalue to what we can offer to

our international visitors ““



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MrParveenKumarsaidthe workthatusedtobeundertakenbyfour peopleto

serviceabuswillnowbedonebyonewiththeassistanceoftheelectronichydraulichoist.

“Thenewtyrechangerwillnowdothetaskofonepersonin comparisontotheworkdonebytwopersonspreviously,”MrKumarsaid.

“Detailsofallbuses,historyofmainte-nanceregistrations,servicingandevencomplaintswillnowbeaccessibleonthecomputerandavailabletoeveryone.

“Thisisoneparadigmshifttowardsim-provingourpublictransportservicesanditmakesthemmuchmoreaccessibleandsafertoallusers.

“Insteadofjustprocurementsalone,IamalsogladtoknowthatJasper andhisteamalsotrainedinChinabeforereturningtoFiji.”

Hesaidallofthisgoesinlinewiththevi-sionofthecompanytobetheleadingbustransportproviderinFiji.

“Italsobooststhecompany’smissiontobeequippedwithmodernbuses andequipmentthatwouldmakeShoreBusesanefficientandreliablebusoperatorthatservicesaround8000peopleinandoutofthegreaterLamiarea,”MrKumarsaid.

ShoreBusesLtdmanagingdirectorJas-perSinghsaidhewas pleasedwiththemilestoneachievementandhehopethattheywouldcontinuetoprovidethebestfortheirpassengers.

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Company builds its own buses

MinisterforTransportParveenKumarcutstheribbonduringthelaunchofthenewbusatShoreBusesLtdinLamiyesterday. Picture: SOLOMONE RABULU

ThenewbuswillprovideservicetothoselivingwithintheLamiarea. Picture: SOLOMONE RABULU

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Fiji“TheHotbreadKitchen”DrMereSamisonisharessomeofhershop-pingtipsinthisweek’sshopper.

Shelikesto shopatFood4Less,Lami,acrossfromtheSuva Market,R.BPatel,MarketPoint,Cost-U-Less,MHsat,Lami& FlagstaffandZealotshopatToorakfor herfreshcurryspices.

Sheshopsattheseplacesbecauseoftheproductrange,qualityofgoods,prices,serviceandbargains.

Herlist includesbasicssuchasbrownsugar,seasalt,virgincoconutandextravirginoliveoil,PunjasandLiptonteas,greentea ,butter,Ber-tollioliveoilspread,eggs,lamb,fish,chicken,onions,garlic,saladvegeta-bles,tapioka, or dalo, orsweetpotatoorrice,flour,bakingpowder,Harvest

milkpowder,cinnamon,nutmeg&curryspices,nuts(almond,walnut,pine-nuts,macadamiapeanuts),peasandlentils,grapefruit marmalade,strawberry,blacberryandblueberryjams.

S h es ai d theth es ayi n g “ wearewhatweeat”is agoodremindertopreventillnessorifwedobecomeill,tohastentherehabilitationprocessbacktonormal,qualityandhealthyliving.

Shehaschangedher dietinthepastdecadeto mainlyvegetarian,spicesandherbs.Shecontinues,toeatplentyoffruitswithhome-madefruitjuices,cereal,highfibre breadandnutritionalsupplements.

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ERA sa dui tu cake ga mai ka va-karaitaki ira na cauravou ka radau kana mariwana, ka vakaki-na o ira na dau qaravi tevoro enaloma ni koro o Kalokolevu, Rewaena macawa e mai cava kina nanodra lotu ni veivakavoui enaSiga Tabu sa oti.

Era vakila na lewe ni yavusa oBativudi na mana ni porokaramuoqo ni mai cava na macawa toluni nodra vakatabuya na gunuvini yaqona, kei na kana tavako kavakayacori na masumasu semaena loma ni 24 na aua.

“O ira na lewenivanua era adau vakatevoro oqo, era sa maitusanaki ira ga ena veika eradau vakayacora ena nodra qa-raqaravi ka ra vakaraitaka na iwalewale ni kena qaravi era daucakava, ka so e veiwalitaka tuga, ka sega ni kila ni sa man asara tiko.

“Ia, era sa mai soro ka ra samai vakasavasavataki ira,” ekaya o Talatala Ifereimi Nadavo,na i Talatala ni Tabacakacaka oNatauvakarua e na i Wasewase oSuvavou.

Kuria o Talatala Nadavo ni daraica e keya na mana e rawa ni

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andArts, DrMahendraReddy madethiscomment duringhis chief guestaddress at theVunidawaSanatanPri-marySchool reunioncelebrationyes-terday.

Hewasspeakinginrelationtoanal-legedsuicideby astudent inLabasaearlythis weekfollowingthereleaseoftheYear 13 results, wherehehadfailedtomeetthepassingmark.

“ThecaseinLabasa. HedroppedoutinForm sixto dosugarcanefarmingand camebackinForm 7andteach-ers bumpedupthemarksandmadethestudentthedux.

“I was thereduringtheprize-givingceremony. Andthe student toldthejournalist that‘I am scaredthat I willnotpass myexternalexams,I mightfail Form 7exams’; thestudent admit-ted, andwhentheactual standardisedYear13 exam results cameout, the

student couldnot accept themark, be-causesomeonethereintheschoolsys-tembumpedupthemarkand declaredthestudent thedux.

“Thisisthekind of scamwehaveinourschoolsystemthatweneedtoerad-icateladies andgentlemen.”

Headdedthat theywereyetto findout theactual causeof theincident.MrReddysaid initiativeswouldbe

implementedtoaddress thepreventionof incidents suchasthis.

“TheGovernmentis fixingthis, theGovernment is fixingthesystem. Atthemomentourfocusisontheparents,thedifficulty, thepainthey aregoingthrough. Oncethis is over, wewant tolookatwhatreallytranspiredandhowall this couldhavebeenavoided.

“Wearedoingall wecantocurbsui-cideinthecountry.

“Wearesaddenedbythelossof thechild, unfortunatelyheprobably didnotsharewithtoomanypeopletoiden-tifythe intentionhehad, whowouldhavehelpedhim get outof that dangerwhichwas unfortunate.”

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CHILDRENof DilkushaHome outsideNausoriweretreated to afunday and lunchby theDefenceClubmanagementinSuvayesterday.

Deaconess PraveenaNaidu, thechildren’scaretaker,said it had beenaspecialday for theyoung ones.

Shesaid thechildren needed loveand this kindofgesturehelpeddeveloptheir selfconfidenceandknowthey wereloved.

“Thesechildrenareour children, they arenot hereby coincidence. Therearethosethat areneglectedandcompaniesand stakeholders haveshown theirlovetowards thechildren,”Ms Naidusaid.

DefenceClub vicepresident PraveenMaharajsaidtheyearly event was something they had beenorgan-ising for morethan10years adding it was also theirway ofgiving back to thecommunity.

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Ocenieli Ken, Lautoka — Food isamazing and it’s a very friendly

environment as well.Picture: SUPPLIED

Mohammed Khan, Australia — I havebeen to BK openings worldwide andthis is one of the best set-ups I have

seen. Picture: SUPPLIED.Rosie Apps, Sydney — Had great fun

and met so many new friends. Food isyummy. Picture: SUPPLIED

Margaret Cao, Shanghai — Loved thefood and friendly staff, looking

forward to coming back in future.Picture: SUPPLIED

Roland Koroi, Nadi — I would be lyingif I said otherwise these Whoppers are

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SINCE its opening over two weeks ago, Burger

King’s first ever local outlet in Martintar, Nadi,

has seen an influx of local customers traveling

from as far as Tavua.

The eatery, which boasts some of the finest

flamed grilled hamburgers has been a hit among

buyers.

Here we bring you the views of Burger King cus-

tomers who have been able to get a taste of the

world famous menus.

Rakesh Kumar, Lautoka — Hats off to the own-

ers of Burger King Fiji for treating the children of

Nadi Special School during the opening of its outlet

at Martintar.

Mohd Ifran, Ba — What a great way to show

our people and children with special needs that theyhave also something to contribute, Kudos to Burger

King.

Epeli Roko, Tavua — Vinaka Burger King for tak-

ing a first step with kind gesture that has brought

smiles on the faces of these beautiful children for all

whom Burger King would have been just a wish list.

David Wise, Nadi — The burgers are yummy and

I must say at Burger King - Taste is King.

Mere Talei, Suva — The staff are well-trained

and the Whoppers are just mouthwatering and don’t

get me started on the f ries. They’re so crispy!

Keshni Ram, Sigatoka — When I come back to

Nadi I cannot miss Burger King and their delicious

onion rings.

Aloesi Beggs, Nadi — I had the whopper and

didn’t realize fast food could taste so great. It’s so

yummy and fresh and the fries are just as good.

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Opportunity to expand business

GOVERNMENT has played a major rolein ensuring the right environment iscreated for businesses to encourage

growth and investments. This is a conceptthat Motibhai Group chairman and CEOKirit Patel believes has also enabled theircompany to expand its reach into sectorssuch as the quick service restaurant mar-ket.

“The annual budgets by Governmenthave been helpful towards the businesssector,” he said.

“But this isn’t only to the business sectorbut to the whole community and populaceas a whole.

“And that gave us the opportunity toventure into and make bold investmentslike Burger King.”

He said policies such as the BainimaramaGovernment’s investment policy and initia-tives was one such catalyst for the Motib-hai Group in franchising with Burger King.

“Government policies and the incentiveswith various other elements within variousgovernment decisions have been condu-cive to the business sector.

“We are thankful to the Government ofthe day for providing this environment for

us.”He said the company’s background in thefood sector also boosted their decision toinvest in the fast food service.

“We had our café pizzeria, a transit café,a café international and also a domesticcafé at the Nadi International Airport. Thatgave us a platform and a good groundingand experience to venture into somethingthat we could associate us with an interna-tional brand.

“Burger King executives came to Fiji afew years ago and they had sourced outa few organisations and we also submit-ted our interests and we ended up beingchosen. The company has so far investedabout $8.5million into establishing BurgerKing outlets in Nadi.

Burger King chairman Kirit Patel, middle, flanked by Burger King general manager Akash Narsey, left, and Tejash Patel at theopening of the outlet at Martintar, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

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