Descendants of Girmitiyas thank the chiefs of Ba for protection
It was an emotional day for the descendants of the Girmitiyas in the Western Division when they presented a tabua (whale's tooth) to thank the Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Sauku
Tag: Girmit Day
Girmit Day is a time to reflect on the struggles our ancestors went through – Minister Jovesa Vocea
The commemoration of Girmit is a time to ponder about the sufferings that our forefathers went through, a time to reflect on the past and ensure that their struggles and
Recognising and upholding the values of our ancestors is a path to progress for Fiji – Professor Prasad
The Coalition Government strongly believes that recognizing and upholding the values and blessings of our ancestors is a path to progress towards a new vision for our bel
UniFiji commemorates Girmit Day with the launch of 'Landings'
The University of Fiji started the national Girmit celebrations on a high note by officially launching a collection of poems, prose and reflections called 'Landings' at i
89 year old Ali recalls the struggles of Girmitiyas
As we celebrate 2024 Girmit Day today, 89-year-old Azam Ali of Labasa says the Girmitiyas are our identity who have struggled their whole life for the development of the
Ram Kehwa remembers the tough days from Girmit era
As we celebrate Girmit day today, 75-year-old Ram Kehwa of Laqere, Labasa says he has spent his childhood among Girmityas and has seen the tough days his grandparents and
109-year-old shares girmit memories ahead of Girmit Day
As we commemorate Girmit Day this weekend, 109-year-old Gangamma has shared the struggles she and her ancestors went through and how far they have come. Gangamma who i
Vernacular language should be compulsory in school curriculum - Chaudhry
Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the Hindi and iTaukei languages should be made compulsory in the school curriculum for people to
Ministries advised to release civil servants to participate in 145th Girmit Day commemoration
Ministries have been advised to extend their support towards the commemoration of the 145th Girmit Day celebration by releasing their civil servants to participate in org
Vanua Day for Girmit celebrations today - Kiran
As we approach the Girmit Day celebrations, a Vanua Day is going to be held today to show gratitude to the Taukei Vidilo and Tui Vuda for giving their blessings to have t
Girmit descendant calls for 99-year leases ahead of Girmit Day commemoration
As we prepare to commemorate Girmit Day on Monday, girmit descendant and Labasa Town Council Special Administration Chair Paul Jaduram says the Indo-Fijian population sti
Girmit Day Celebrations to include soccer, netball and golf competitions
The Girmit Day commemoration at the Girmit Multicultural Centre in Lautoka will feature thrilling sports competitions such as soccer, netball and golf, further enriching
More than $200,000 allocated for the 145th Girmit Day celebration
More than $200,000 has been allocated for the 145th Girmit Day celebration that will be held at the Lautoka Girmit Centre from the 11th to the 13th of May and in Labasa o
Taukei Vidilo and Tui Vuda give blessings for Girmit Day in Lautoka
As preparations for the 145th Girmit Day celebrations get underway, the Taukei Vidilo and Tui Vuda have given their blessings for the celebration in Lautoka. A traditi
Various religious and ethnic based organisations of Girmit descendants thankful for Reconciliation Service
Various religious and ethnic based organisations of Girmit descendants have written to the Methodist Church of Fiji President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai and thanked him and t
This is just gutter politics – Prof.Prasad
I am accountable to the Prime Minister, Cabinet and taxpayers of Fiji, not to unscrupulous politicians who shamelessly insult the Girmitiya and their descendants with the
The extraordinary Girmit story is now the centre of a new national movement for peace and reconciliation - PM
The extraordinary Girmit story is now the centre of a new national movement for peace and reconciliation, and it comes from the Methodist Church in Fiji. This was the
Hundreds turn up at Albert Park for Girmit Day celebration
Hundreds of people turned up at Albert Park today to be part of the Girmit Day celebration. The celebration began with a float and parade, starting from Suva Flea Mark
Girmit is always tied to the idea of coercive labour regime and brutality – Dr Subramani
USP academic and historian, Dr Anurag Subramani says indenture was a concealed form of slavery and Girmit is always tied to the idea of coercive labour regime and brutali
Fiji Forward Declaration signed by PM and other leaders
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and leaders of religious organisations and some political parties have signed the Fiji Forward Declaration. This is the process of build
Girmit Day parade starts in Suva City
The Girmit Day parade to Albert Park has started in Suva City. The float is expected to arrive at the Park at about 9.15am where Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Ind