Educational institutions built by Girmityas serve all races: DPM Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says all educational institutions built by the Girmitya community were created not just for their d
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Cultural nights allow us to celebrate rich cultural heritage – Prof Prasad
Festivals bring people from diverse cultures and backgrounds together and build relationships and friendships that provide the necessary strength and empowerment to achie
NZ Labour MP says NZ should consider arguments put forward by the Fiji Indian community that they should be recognised as Pacific people
New Zealand’s Labour Party MP, Phil Twyford has said in their parliament that he thinks it is important that as a country and as lawmakers, they can listen to and
108-year-old Gangamma from Sovi Nadi part of 6 descendants of Girmitiyas honoured with 50th Anniversary medals
108-year-old Gangamma from Sovi, Nadi is part of the 6 descendants of Girmitiyas presented with the 50th Anniversary medal for their contribution towards Fiji’s de
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
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
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