𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Hon. Charan Jeath Singh, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the Girmit Working Committee and its sub-committees for their tireless efforts in successfully organizing the 2025 Girmit Commemoration held at Subrail Park, Labasa.

Despite challenges brought on by adverse weather conditions, Minister Singh praised the committee’s commitment and coordination, which ensured the three-day national event was delivered with dignity and cultural depth.

“Despite the bad weather, I think we did very well. We managed to organize the march and welcome the President for the opening, Hon. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and the Minister of External Affairs from India during the final day. I am sure they enjoyed our hospitality,” the Minister said.

Minister Singh reassured that the event reached a broad audience through extensive media coverage, including live broadcasts via FBC, the Government’s official platforms, and the Ministry’s Facebook page which reached out to 224k audience turning in for live updates.

Minister Singh also expressed his sincere gratitude to the Commissioner Northern and all participating government ministries and departments, recognizing their active contributions through the Working Committee.

The special administrator for Labasa Town Council, Mr. Paul Jaduram thanked the government and the Ministry for bringing a National Girmit Commemoration for the North.