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Enewetak youth speaks in Geneva

Enewetak youth speaks in Geneva

Ahti Moses, a youth representative from the Enewetak community organization Elimondik, recently spoke at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva regarding the ongoing suffering of the Enjebi and Enewetak people due to US nuclear weapons testing. At just 16 years old, he is the first ri-Enjebi/ri-Enewetak to speak at UN Headquarters. Ahti was selected by […]

US $ for Nitijela

US $ for Nitijela

GIFF JOHNSON There were three major outcomes of the high-level United States government visit to Majuro last week. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo led a delegation for an overnight visit to Majuro that included talks with President Hilda Heine and her Cabinet, tours of fisheries operations, and an […]

END expansion sought

END expansion sought

GIFF JOHNSON As the first Extraordinary Needs Distribution payment for 11 atolls and islands looms next month, Nitijela is considering legislation that would make all 24 local government jurisdictions eligible for END payments. Bill No. 56 is titled the “Ejjelok Ad Act 2025” and aims to expand the definition of the END program under the […]

Tuna $$ supports Arno

Tuna $$ supports Arno

The Majuro-based tuna supply company Pacific Island Tuna presented $100,000 to the Arno community late last month to support implementation of Arno Atoll’s Management Plan to strengthen local coastal conservation. A check handover ceremony was held at the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority conference room bringing together national and local leaders. These included Minister Tony […]

Taiwan’s climate donation

Taiwan’s climate donation

Republic of China (Taiwan) Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Hank Liu presented a check for $2 million to Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko at Minister’s office on September 4. The $2 million is for the Climate Change Transitional Fund to support efforts of the RMI to tackle climate change. The transitional fund is supported by from the Taiwan […]

Ports upgrades celebrated

Ports upgrades celebrated

A major upgrade to four points of entry into the Marshall Islands has been accomplished, strengthening preparedness against infectious diseases.   The initiative supported by the government of Japan and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) partnered with multiple RMI agencies to provide substantial improvements at four main entry points: Amata Kabua International Airport, Ebeye Seaport, […]

Nitijela demolition curtails investigation

Nitijela demolition curtails investigation

GIFF JOHNSON There is a striking development in regards to the fire that destroyed the Nitijela. In the Executive Order declaring a state of disaster issued by Acting President Kalani Kaneko on August 28, two days after the fire, among a list of action directives to government ministries and agencies was the directive to Marshall […]

Teeth and eyes help

Teeth and eyes help

GIFF JOHNSON Canvasback Missions combined eye and dental team provided services to several hundred Ebeye residents during a six-day visit last month. Canvasback’s visit was the first it has made to Ebeye since 2019, prior to Covid and border closures preventing their teams from entering for about three years. Demonstrating high demand and need for […]

DEA leads Majuro training

DEA leads Majuro training

Law enforcement agencies in the Marshall Islands participated in a Narcotics Investigation Course from August 12-16. The course was designed to equip officers with the knowledge and skills to combat drug trafficking and keep our communities safe. It was led by experts from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the US Postal Inspection Service […]