The national commemorations reflected on the arrival of the first indentured labourers aboard the Leonidas on 14 May 1879 and recognised the contributions of more than 60,000 Girmitiyas who came to Fiji between 1879 and 1916 under the indenture system.
Minister Singh urged job seekers to verify all overseas employment opportunities directly with the Ministry before making payments, submitting personal documents or accepting job offers.