43 articles tagged "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 Girmit Day today, SODELPA says time should be t
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 message on Girmit Day at Subrail Park in Labasa, P
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, and Japan. This has been highlighted by Austr
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 themselves in their adopted land. Former Prime Mini
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 acknowledged, as because of this relationship, they pr
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’s Girmit Day commemoration at Subrail Park. Deput
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 commemorates, but uplifts and not only mourns the suff
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 a beacon of hope and by honouring the struggles and achi
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 a major reason why there have been racial disharm
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 the Ratu Sukuna Day Weekend on 30th to 31st May.
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 Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh
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 Education. Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and
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 spectators will also get a chance to learn about Gi
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 Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry on fijivillage S
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 the three-day tournament held to commemorate Gir
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 had the vision and the determination to create a m
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 exemption policy ensures a warm welcome, allowing the
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 apology from their oppressors. This is the G
Through the Girmit Day intercultural dialogue, community engagement and initiatives, the government aims to bridge ethnic-cohesion and helped nurture a more inclusive and unified society. President Ratu Wiliame Ka
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 for Multi-Ethnic and Sugar Industry, Charan Jea
