41 articles tagged "girmit-2023"
National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry is now questioning why the Global Girmit Institute was allegedly given $200,000 to organise the Girmit Conference and this should be investigated however Deput
Nukulau Island is a significant historic monument for Girmitiyas in Fiji, as it became a quarantine depot before dispersing the labourers to plantations in other parts of the country. Minister for Health, Ratu Aton
The story of the indentured labourers is marred by both time and tragedy and it is an important part of our shared history as a global community. These were the sentiments of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the significance of Girmit Day cannot be underestimated and the expenditure is justified. While responding to a question during fijivillag
Building relationships between the iTaukei and other races is part of our spiritual lives for the betterment of our future generations. This was the message highlighted by the President of the Methodist Church of F
While escaping from the darkest time of the colonised British India era and ending up on Fijian shores not knowing they will be accepted or neglected, the 1st and 2nd generations of the Girmityas are still facing challe
The nation would be in a different state if Girmityas would not have come to Fiji. This was highlighted by Savenaca Rasogo from Vunikawakawa, Labasa while acknowledging the arrival of the Girmityas, their sacrific
Fijians will get to see 150 or so new knowledge pieces on Girmit being imparted as well as experienced Surinamese musicians among various activities during the two day Girmit Conference at USP on Friday and Saturday.
It is very critical to involve the young generation in the Girmit day celebration as that is our identity and the grounding we have. This was highlighted by the Chair of the Girmit celebrations and Assistant Minister f
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 parents were amongst the last girmitiyas that came
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. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Po
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 Fiji will conduct a forgiveness session for the
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 Prasad of Anuve, Bulileka, Labasa whose grandpa
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 and Nukulau, girmit exhibitions for the public a
Assistant Minister of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation and the Chair of the Girmit celebrations, Sashi Kiran says the thanksgiving and reconciliation service being organised by the Methodist Church of Fiji is sig
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 Fiji will also ask for forgiveness from the Indo F
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 next year. While speaking during the fijiv
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they have reintroduced Girmit Day to recognize and celebrate the Girmityas and their descendants and their rightful place in Fiji’s history. He stated this as he officiated at
$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 highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister fo
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. Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day will be celebrated
