111 articles tagged "girmit"
In a significant step to preserve and promote Fiji’s rich cultural heritage, the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs has started the preparatory works for the compilation and digitalization of Girmit records. The Mi
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 descendants but to serve all races in Fiji. S
Festivals bring people from diverse cultures and backgrounds together and build relationships and friendships that provide the necessary strength and empowerment to achieve community goals. Deputy Prime Minister and
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 consider the arguments put forward by the Fiji Indian
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 development and humanity at large. They were presen
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
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 Saukuru, Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu, Taukei Vidilo Rat
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 designated place for Sanatan followers to carry out
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 sacrifices are not forgotten. While officiat
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 beloved nation. This was highlighted by the Dep
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 its Saweni Campus. While launching the book,
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 country. While sharing the story of the Girm
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 relatives went through. In an interview wit
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 is from Nadi says some early girmitiyas fled fr
