Rabuka apologises for the 1987 coup and seeks forgiveness
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has today apologised to the Indo-Fijian community for the coup of 1987. Rabuka made the confession at the Reconciliation Service held at
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Methodist Church of Fiji apologises to the descendants of the girmityas for the hurt of the past
The Methodist Church of Fiji led by their President, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai has apologised to the descendants of the girmityas for the hurt of the past in a powerful reco
We are now one nation of different beliefs and cultures - PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we are now one nation of different beliefs and cultures. While speaking at the Girmit Day Celebrations in Lautoka, Rabuka says let
President acknowledges the contributions of the Rotumans to the accomplishments and achievements of Fiji
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says as a traditional Chief, he appreciates that our indigenous communities are able to preserve and observe our many traditions and cul
The reconciliation church service is a momentous occasion in the history of Fiji – Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the reconciliation church service organized by the Methodist Church of Fiji is a momentous occasion in the history of Fiji
The girmityas and their descendants have contributed immeasurably to the life of the nation- PM
The girmityas and their descendants have contributed immeasurably to the life of the nation – socially and economically. This was highlighted by Prime Minister
Baksh travels from London to Fiji to trace her ancestry
The quest to discover her ancestry and family roots has brought Nadia Baksh from London to Fiji for the very first time. Baksh who was born in London and is the daught
Fiji is a much better place today because of what the girmityas have done and achieved – Seruiratu
Opposition Leader and FijiFirst MP, Inia Seruiratu says they pay homage to all girmityas and their descendants, who have been at the heart of the history and development
Indentured labourers' story is an important part of our shared history – Prof. Prasad
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 sentim
They should get away from this political witch-hunt - Bainimarama
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama was questioned in relation to allegations of abuse of office in another case today. While leaving the CID Headquarters, Bainim
Girmit Day expenditure is justified – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the significance of Girmit Day cannot be underestimated and the expenditure is justified. W
TELS debt to be scrapped and scholarship with bonds for tertiary education – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has clarified that all students loans will be scrapped, and students will be offered scholarships wi
As the leader of the NFP, I would not have joined a government that has racist agendas – Prof.Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says as the leader of the National Federation Party, he would not have joined a government that has
Solar system project brings new hope for Korotasere Village
Children of Korotasere Village in Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu will now study in the comfort of their homes and not crowd up in a home that has good lighting to study after Pri
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
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
To go the full 80 minutes against a good Hurricanes team was excellent - Byrne
I am proud of the way they performed and to be able to go the full 80 minutes against a good Hurricanes team was excellent. Those are the words of Swire Shipping Fijia
Descendants of Girmitiyas look forward to the reconciliation service on Sunday but the British colonisers need to apologize - Kapoor
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 gen
$9.6 billion debt level as of April 2023 – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the current debt level as of April this year stands at $9.6 billion, which is equivalent to 81
VAT has not been increased- Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has made it clear that VAT has not been increased. He highlighted this during the fijivillage Stra
Water Authority of Fiji CEO and COO appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
60 million litres of water lost through leaks daily
Highest remittance in a month totaling $38 million recorded through M-PaiSA in Dec – Prasad
During COVID-19, inward remittances into Fiji peaked at $1 billion dollars in one year, while December last year recorded the highest remittance in a month into the count