By Journal on April 18, 2024
Assumption Parish, Fr. Francis X. Hezel, Habele, Micronesian Seminar Library, Rich McAuliff, Xavier High School, Yap Catholic High School
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Tens of thousands of dollars are headed to Yap to re-open the Micronesian Seminar Library, now situated on the campus of Yap Catholic High School.Over four decades, Micronesian Seminar built an internationally recognized library of over 120,000 documents, photos and recordings. But a dozen years ago, the Pohnpei-based organization, better known as MicSem, was shut […]
By Journal on January 19, 2024
Ebanban, Jejjej, JERK, Koot, Marshallese slang, Riab
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Journal 1/16/1987 P1 Casinos coming?A bill to legalize gambling for foreign visitors and certain Marshallese was introduced into the Nitijela last week and debated during a public hearing Monday. Introduced by President Amata Kabua, it would legalize “gaming houses,” giving authority to the Cabinet to license and control casinos in the Marshall Islands. P1 Peace […]
By Journal on December 29, 2023
Bill Weza, JAL, Japan Airlines, Marshall Islands Resort
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Journal 12/30/1988 P6 Cabinet ceremony highlights Marshalls-Japan tiesMarshall Islands and Japan both agreed to establish diplomatic relations in a ceremony that took placed at the Cabinet last week. A three-member mission from Japan presented a diplomatic letter from Sousuke Uno, the minister of foreign affairs. Foreign Minister Tom Kijiner confirmed the new relationship. Journal 12/26/1997 […]
By Journal on August 17, 2023
Armando Franca, Cathleen Abon, Habna Abon, Jimua Abon, Lisbon, Pope Francis, Portugal, Wilmer Joel, World Youth Day
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WILMER JOEL A young Marshallese had an opportunity of a lifetime when she met the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Jimua Abon was one of the few chosen youth to accompany the Pope to the vigil in Lisbon, Portugal, for the 37th World Youth Day. Every two to three years, the Pope hosts […]
By Journal on February 3, 2023
1986, Back in the Day, Commercial Center building, Kirt Pinho, lagoon side, local residents, Robert Reimers, RRE
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Journal 2/7/1986 P1 ‘Navigator’ sailing to Majuro The Honolulu Theater for Youth play, “Song for the Navigator,” has been captivating sold-out audiences since it began performing in Hawaii last month. Later this month, Majuro residents will have the opportunity to view the play during the theater company’s tour of Micronesia. Thanks to the efforts of […]
By Journal on December 8, 2022
165th anniversary, biit, Christianity, Clara Bingham, Francis X. Hezel, George Pierson, Gospel Day, Hilary Hosia, Hiram Bingham, jepta, Jr., King Kamehameha II, MIHS, Morning Star vessel, Palukne Johnny, SJ, Uliga Protestant, vessel Caroline, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Marshallese across the country filled local churches December 4 to honor the 165th anniversary of the arrival of the gospel onboard the Morning Star. Biits, songs, and dramatic performances were the main spectacles that lasted throughout the day up to the middle of the night, featuring different jeptas from all walks of life […]
By Journal on June 24, 2022
1985, AMI, Back in the Day, Federated States of Micronesia, flight of the AMI 748 to Kosrae, John Slattebo, Kosrae
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Journal 6/28/1985 P1 AMI starts Kosrae service Air Marshall Islands General Manager John Slattebo announced the inaugural flight of the AMI 748 to Kosrae in the Federated States of Micronesia. The inaugural flight, joined by many dignitaries and officials, is scheduled to leave Majuro June 2. Two years ago, a proving flight to the newly […]
By Journal on May 20, 2022
2008, Back in the Day, MEC, power rates go up again
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Journal 5/24/1985 P1 Critical committee OKs Compact “Obviously the Compact is moving along and with key high level people in the US administration and Congress supporting it, chances are looking good it will be approved this summer,” states US Department of State Status Liaison Officer for the Marshalls Mike Senko answering Journal questions. On May […]
By Journal on February 4, 2022
1985, Back in the Day, Compact of Free Association, Guam, Reagan Administration
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Journal 2-8-1985 P1 Reagan anticipates Compact The Reagan administration has cut $98 million out of its territories budget request for fiscal year 1986 in anticipation that the Congress will approve the Compact of Free Association. P2 MIHS Honor Roll First semester seniors: Runiston Gideon, George Hitchfield, Jibella Lamille, Helmer Lang, Jimmy Langley and Clena Pero. […]
By Journal on January 21, 2022
Back in the Day, Brenson Wase, Christopher Loeak, Imata Kabua, Jiba Kabua, Justin deBrum, Litokwa Tomeing, Lomes McKay, Newly Elected, Phillip Muller, Ruben Zackhras, Tom Kijiner
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Journal 1/25/1985 P4 Around Town Peter Coleman, former American Samoa Governor, was in Majuro last week for a brief stop on his way to the Northern Marianas. He visited with Chief Secretary Oscar deBrum among other government officials. P11 New hospital administrators The Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic health group, will manage the new hospital […]