Although the resignation of National List MP Aaron Gilmore from Parliament on April 12 ended the standoff between him and Prime Minister John Key and
Do you have a student loan? If you are a borrower, based either in New Zealand or overseas, you should know how you would be
As India prepares itself to become the human resources supplier of the world in the coming years, the federation government in New Delhi is keen
Public support to a proposed legislation to provide free breakfast and lunch to schoolchildren is gaining strength with a number of organisations voicing concern over
The importance of savings, proper financial management and attitude of the younger generation towards money matters were a part of a survey conducted by students
My two sets of Fiji Indian grandparents were both ‘Girmitya’ and I am pleased to have their papers – one set from the Berar in
Girmit Divas is a relatively new aspect on the Indian calendar in New Zealand. The growth of the Fiji Indian Diaspora, descendants of the Girmitya,
As the infamous Girmit enters its 135th year, we look back with mixed feelings of guilt and gratification. The former is the result of a
It may sound bizarre but it is an unpleasant truth that successive generations of Indo-Fijians have grown or are growing ignorant of and oblivious to
The growing apathy of the younger generation towards Girmit and Girmitiyas, respectively the bonder labour scheme and the victims of it, has prompted a few
When my grandparents Rahim Buksh (Lucknow) and Begum Mariam Bibi (Patna) arrived in Fiji aboard Mutla 11 as indentured labourers in 1911, they were unaware
The New Zealand Association of Fiji Teachers is organising a musical night this month to mobilise financial resources to fund its programme of helping needy
The Western Union Foundation of The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), and the Western Union Agent FEXCO Pacific have joined forces to replenish the Red
My grandfather (Thatha) and father (Bappa) were Girmitiyas who went to Fiji respectively in 1905 and 1911. They served in Sabeto and Votua Levu, each
A Fijian minister has extolled the significance of health and education in the success of a business enterprise, emphasising Dharma and ethics as important ingredients.
Indo-Fijians have lived in Fiji for over a hundred years. The pioneer generation, referred to as Girmitiyas, was brought to Fiji by the British as
The case of Indo-Fijians is one the most pathetic and repulsive in the history racial and social discrimination and political inequity. Dragged from their home
Contrary to popular opinion, indentured Indian labourers brought into Fiji as Girmityas were not of low social origins but represented a fair cross-section of rural
Small and medium enterprises form the core of New Zealand’s economy and the manageable size of most companies are often cited as an advantage in
Should taxpayer information be shared if it helps stop serious crime? How do you feel about certain Inland Revenue Department (IRD) information being shared with
Investors, entrepreneurs and corporate executives would have an opportunity to understand and connect with successful ethnic businesses at a conference scheduled to be held in
Improving New Zealand’s productivity and international competitiveness is a perpetual challenge for any government. Under the Closer Economic Relations (CER) agreement, we have shared this
New Zealanders are working harder and spending their money wisely, but they are struggling to get ahead. One of the biggest problems that Kiwis face
Planning, perseverance and patience are said to be virtues that pay rich dividends to people in their professional and domestic life, a ‘rich’ proof of
While countries around the world are getting together to tackle the growing menace of money laundering, small businesses handicapped by paucity of necessary resources or
When Wenceslaus Anthony steps down next month from the post of Chairman of the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) after four years, his successor
The modern world provides a number of advertising avenues for commercial companies, not-for-profit organisations, community and social groups and charity trusts to promote their products
A major initiative by Massey University is expected to lead towards a sustainable and fruitful partnership with Auckland based businesses, promoting research, business development and
We welcome changes announced to the Employment Relations Act (ERA) along with additional amendments to speed up processes at the Employment Relations Authority on April
Two finance professionals from New Zealand are among finance professionals featured in the CPA Australia ’40 Young Business Leaders List 2013.’ The List is the
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