Chand recalls the hardship and struggles of his ancestors
94 year old Rup Chand of Samabula, Suva is recalling the hardship and struggles his ancestors went through during the girmit days. Chand says his grandparents and pare
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Government recognises the important contribution of Girmitiyas - Kiran
The Government of the day recognises the important contribution of Girmitiyas and their rightful place in Fiji's history and therefore they have introduced Girmit Day.
Sanatan Fiji appreciates kindness from the Methodist Church of Fiji
The National Secretary of Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji, Pandit Krishneel Krishan Tiwari says they are overwhelmed with gratitude that the Methodist Church of
The struggles of the girmitiyas and forefathers depict what Fiji is today – Bulileka resident
The struggles and sacrifices of the girmitiyas and our forefathers depict what Fiji is today in terms of business and the economy. This has been highlighted by Bihari
Several key events to be held during the official Girmit celebrations
Several key events will be held during the official Girmit celebrations from the 11th to the 15th of this month including plans for eco tourism launches in Navilaca, Rewa
There is a lot of hurt and we all have to set the foundation right - Kiran
Assistant Minister of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation and the Chair of the Girmit celebrations, Sashi Kiran says the thanksgiving and reconciliation service being
Methodist Church to lead historic service for the Girmitiyas on May 14th
A historic thanksgiving and reconciliation service will be held for the descendants of Girmitiyas on Sunday May 14th at the Vodafone Arena where the Methodist Church of F
Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebration is a one time expenditure - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified that the funds that will be used for the Girmit and Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations is a one time thing and it will be different
We have reintroduced Girmit Day to recognize and celebrate the Girmityas and their rightful place in Fiji’s history - Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they have reintroduced Girmit Day to recognize and celebrate the Girmityas and their descendants and their rightful place in Fijiâ€
$500,000 approved for Girmit Day Celebration – Prof Prasad
$500,000 has been approved for the Girmit Day Celebrations that includes a two day conference and the same amount has been allocated to Ratu Sukuna Day. This was highl
Cabinet approves Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day and Girmit Day and removes Constitution Day as a public holiday
Cabinet has approved the inclusion of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day and Girmit Day in the revised 2023 Public Holiday dates and removed Constitution Day as a public holiday.
Girmit Day and Ratu Sukuna Day to be public holidays
Girmit Day and Ratu Sukuna Day will be official public holidays in 2023. While speaking during his inaugural address to the nation, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says
Database launched to view boarding passes of Girmitiyas
Descendants of Girmitiyas can now go online to look at the boarding passes of their ancestors who came to Fiji after the launch of the girmitdata.org database. Develop
My father was an abductee on the last ship to Fiji in 1916 – Swarath
The passengers were ill-treated and whipped on board the SS Sutlej, despite the ordeals, they connected well with one another and addressed each other as brothers on the
Descendants of Girmityas will always be indebted to the Vanua of Noco for courage, care & concern in saving our ancestors – Kiran
Villagers of Naivilaca in Noco, Rewa and the descendants of the Girmityas yesterday commemorated the rescue mission of Bure Noco when the ship Syria, carrying indentured
Akbar says gaining a sense of belonging in Fiji had been a long, slow & often painful process for Girmityas
Gaining a sense of belonging in Fiji had been a long, slow and often painful process for the Girmityas and right up until the recent past, those who had lived in Fiji for
The colonial government never accepted the Girmityas as equal human beings - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the colonial government never accepted the Girmityas as equal human beings, much less as full Fijians. While speaking at the 143
Girmit history should have been taught in our schools the day we gained independence – Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says everyone should know the Girmit history and it should have been taught in our schools the day we gained independence as it is a par
Girmit descendant says whatever has happened is in the past and we must move on
As we commemorate the 143rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Girmitiyas to Fiji, 89-year-old Shiu Balak says whatever has happened is in the past and we all are Fi
Chaudhry says politicians should not be making insincere promises after Rabuka says his Govt will declare an annual public holiday to honour Girmitiyas
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says politicians should not be making insincere promises to people to win their votes after People’s Alliance Leader,
There is an environment of fear amongst people of Indian origin but we must work together – Prof. Prasad
There is an environment of fear amongst people of Indian origin created by some to serve their political interests however, we need to re-assert and re-affirm our need, a