SODELPA calls for reflection, justice, and unity on Girmit Day
We call upon all Fijians to reflect on our shared history, to walk humbly with memory, and to stand boldly for justice and reconciliation. As the country commemorates
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Girmitiyas shaped Fiji’s identity and legacy – Prime Minister
Fiji became an economic powerhouse in the Pacific due to the hard work of the Indian migrants who arrived during the indentured labour system. While delivering his mes
Over 500 Indo-Fijians now hold PhDs, many from humble beginnings—Girmit researcher
About 4 years ago, 238 Indo-Fijians had attained PhDs, but it's now over 500 and many have become professors, working in countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Mexico, a
Our forefathers toiled to build new in their adopted land - Chaudhry
We need to be guided by the vision, fortitude and resilience of our forefathers as they strove and toiled to shake off their tortured past to build a new life for themsel
Support from iTaukei community during Girmit era must also be acknowledged – Kiran
A lot of focus is given on how the Girmitiyas struggled and persevered in Fiji but the support they got from the iTaukei community during that period should also be ackno
Tonight’s Girmit event in Labasa cancelled due to bad weather
Due to current weather conditions and in consideration of public safety, the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs has cancelled the scheduled program for this evening’
Kamikamica calls for unity and remembrance as Girmitiyas’ legacy is honoured
As we commemorate Girmit Day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says let us be a nation that not only remembers, but honours, not only comme
Girmit Day: Honouring past struggles gives us strength to build a future of unity and progress – Ratu Naiqama
This year's Girmit Day theme of “Preserving the Past and Envisioning the Futureâ€, is both profound and timely as it reminds us that memory is not a burden but
Lack of Girmit history knowledge causing racial disharmony – Dr Chand
As Girmit Day commemoration events begin in Labasa today, Global Girmit Institute says a lack of knowledge about the hardships the Indians faced during the Girmit era is
Girmit Open postponed to Ratu Sukuna Day weekend due to bad weather
This weekends Girmit Open Golf Championship has been postponed due to bad weather. Organisers, Global Girmit Institute says the championship will now be held during th
Indo-Fijians population declines from 52% to 33% – Multi-Ethnic Minister
In the late 1970s and 1980s, the Indo-Fijian population was about 52 percent, however, this has declined to about 33 percent over the years. Minister for Multi-Ethnic
Girmit history to be included in school curriculum – Multi-Ethnic Minister
We want to ensure that Girmit history is part of the curriculum so that the young generation understand the history and discussions are ongoing with the Ministry of Educa
Girmit Open to feature 140 golfers and promote Girmit history
About 140 Fijian golfers will take part in the annual Extra Supermarket sponsored Girmit Open Golf Tournament at the Fiji Golf Club this weekend where participants and sp
fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - Girmit celebrations 2024
Minister for Multi Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh, Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran and former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour
Nadi beats Rifle Range 1-nil to win Open Grade 2024 Girmit tournament
Nadi has been crowned the Open grade 2024 Girmit tournament champion after beating Rifle Range 1-nil at Nadovu Park. The team was awarded $1,000 and a trophy after t
Girmit can never be an occasion for celebration – Chaudhry
While the debasing experience of Girmit has a place in our history, it can never be an occasion for celebration, instead, we need to honour our Girmitya forefathers who h
Rabuka extends invitation to all descendants of Girmitiyas overseas to return to Fiji
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has today extended an invitation to all descendants of Girmitiyas to return to the land of their ancestors as Fiji’s new immigration
Victims of violence surely deserve an apology from their oppressors - Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission
As we reflect on this painful history today, it is important to recognize the historical injustices suffered during Girmit and the victims of violence surely deserve an a
Through intercultural dialogue govt aims to bridge ethnic cohesion – Ratu Wiliame
Through the Girmit Day intercultural dialogue, community engagement and initiatives, the government aims to bridge ethnic-cohesion and helped nurture a more inclusive and
Girmit commemoration is a time to reflect on the past – Charan Jeath Singh
Girmit commemoration has a lot of significance as it is a time to reflect on the past and ensure our forefather's struggles and sacrifices are not forgotten. Minister
Sanatan Dharm discusses need for designated places to carry out funeral rituals
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, during the Vanua Day Talanoa session before the Girmit Day celebrations, discussed with the chiefs the need to have a de