Journal 4/1/1983
P1 Ambassador Zeder says he cannot comment on treaty
The Government Gazette published April 1 announced the proposed treaty whereby the US would recognize the independence of the Marshall Islands and provide $65 million per year for 15 years. President Amata Kabua left last Saturday to present the treat to US Ambassador Fred Zeder but as of April 1, Zeder had not seen a copy of the document. Contacted by phone in Honolulu, Zeder said he did not think he could comment on the treaty because he had not seen it.
Journal 4/3/1992
P1 NTA: Ebeye first
For once, Ebeye is ahead of Majuro. National Telecommunications Authority Manager Al Fowler said that Ebeye’s new phone system would be installed. “Ebeye is one up on us for a change,” Fowler said.
P6 Youth learn drama techniques
Traditions of story telling may slowly be dying out in the Marshalls as young people turn to television and videos, and less to their elders for story telling. But, says the education director of Honolulu Theater for Youth, theater can help keep the traditions alive by involving younger people in an active presentation of folk stories and legends that is in keeping with the multi-media environment of the 1990s. Dan Kelin, in Majuro to lead a two-week drama workshop with the Youth to Youth in Health program, said that folk stories taught people the ways of the culture, about growing up and how to deal with real life situations. “We can make a modern day parallel,” he said. “While the story is old, we give it a modern flavor.”
P17 PII building 36-unit resort complex
Construction of a 36-unit resort complex on Long Island began in earnest last week with the almost instant erection of a shell of what will be the first of six six-unit town houses. The resort is being built by Pacific International Inc.
P20 Andrew’s wrestlers ready for big time
Wrestling coach Andrew Bing is convinced the Marshall Islands can win at least one medal at the Oceania Amateur Wrestling Federation Championships in Apia, Western Samoa — if they can get there. The three-man wrestling team is in its final week of training and is still seeking funds to make the hoped-for trip a reality.
Journal 4/6/2012
P1 Call for politicians to reveal business interests
Nine members of the opposition including former President Jurelang Zedkaia and former Speaker Alvin Jacklick introduced a bill Friday to replace the “Ethics in Government Act of 1992” with legislation that would require all elected leaders and top-level government workers to file annual financial disclosure information.
P4 Namdrik stands out for self-sufficiency
Namddrik Atoll has been recognized as a model for self-sufficiency, local food security and adaptation. It was honored by the United Nations Development Program’s Equator Initiative that recognized 25 programs from 133 nations. Namdrik was one of only seven chosen for recognition in the Asia Pacific region.
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