Investor confidence in the Fijian Government has propelled Fiji-born Australian business Kamlesh Kumar to open his second restaurant in Lautoka City.
And more investors should follow suit, said criminal lawyer and Fiji Football Association vice president, Jiten Reddy, who was chief guest at the opening of the restaurant.
This as Taste of Sydney opened at Vakabale Street.
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“You have so much faith in our country; you are an Australian citizen, but because of your attachment to our country, you bring back investment,” he said.
“You are bringing in Australian currency, and have created jobs.
“You are putting money in our pockets, and food on our table.”
Mother’s advice
Mr Kumar said he invested around $60,000, and employed seven full-time staff members.
“My mother urged me to continue investing in Fiji, and give more jobs to Fijian people,” he said.
“I thank Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his Government for making it easy for us investors to open the business in Fiji.”
Mr Kumar has other investment plans in place.
He said his next business plan was to extend into Nadi, with a supermarket and a Taste of Sydney restaurant.
“That’s another million-dollar investment; we’re just waiting for the contract to come through,” he said.
Another expansion plan
Mr Kumar plans to expand his business operations around the country, through an investment of $7 million.
Taste of Sydney eatery opens daily, from 8am to 10pm.
The new restaurant offers fast food and Asian cuisine.
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