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REMARKS BY THE MINISTER FOR COMMERCE, TRADE, TOURISM AND TRANSPORT HON. FAIYAZ SIDDIQ KOYA AT THE OPENING OF “BUY N SAVE FOODMART PTE LTD”

Oct 28, 2022 | Speeches, Speeches By Minister

Hon. Manoa Kamikamica

Hon. Manoa Kamikamica

Minister

Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications

 

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Managing Director of Buy N Save FoodMart Pte Ltd, Ameez Ali,

Invited Guests,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Bula Vinaka, and a very good morning to you all.

It gives me great pleasure to join you this morning, to be part of Ameez’s achievement in officially opening “Buy N Save FoodMart Pte Ltd”.

Firstly, I would like to congratulate Ameez and his family and the team of Buy N Save FoodMart Pte Ltd for establishing this supermarket in Yako.

Over the last few months, we have seen a number of businesses opening around the country, simply indicating investor confidence, as our economy makes a comeback.

And today, we are gathered to establish another venture, demonstrating the accomplishment of an innovative gentleman – who sits at the helm of other supporting businesses namely Alternet Rental and Alternet Logistics.

Ameez, the location of your establishment in Yako is well-timed and I am sure both “Buy N Save FoodMart Pte Ltd” and “Tummy Treats Restaurant” will be an added establishment for the community to try out.

I am told that this is Ameez’s second branch of Buy N Save FoodMart Pte Ltd, with a similar establishment launched a year ago in Laucala Beach, Suva.

This business will operate seven days a week, from 6.00am to 10.00pm and is complimented with a restaurant — “Tummy Treats”.

With the newly established supermarket, a total of fifteen Fijians are employed within this venture.

So, Ameez, your investment of $200,000 is a source of employment for Fijians within this community – which will create much required impetus in Nadi.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

When Fijians like Ammez invest in our country, it sends out a positive sign to foreign investors that there is confidence to invest in Fiji.

Like many other businesses, built on commitment, a business as young as Buy N Save FoodMart Pte Ltd, needs to have a good support system, so it would be amiss of me if I do not mention Ameez’s parents and sister Zaherra Ali, friends and staff who have encouraged this young gentleman to become a job creator within our society.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

On top of that, we cannot forget the indirect benefits the new establishment has on the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) who are supporting and supplying food and essential items to Ameez’s business – whether it is someone supplying vegetables and even delivering trucks.

These are supporting industries, the job creators which creates ripple benefits to Fijian economy such as creating more opportunities to support livelihood.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Let me assure you all, that your Government will continue to do whatever it takes to enable business continuity now and in the future. We remain within reach to assist you.

Coming back to today’s event, I want to reiterate that the commitment of domestic investors remains critical to reinvigorate the Fijian economy.

With these few words, I officially announce “Buy N Save FoodMart Pte Ltd” open. I wish you the very best in your business accomplishments and success.

Vinaka Vakalevu.

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