By Journal on October 11, 2024
Kwajalein missile interceptor, Kwajalein Missile Range
Back In The Day
Journal 10/9/1987 P1 Kabua: The next 10 yearsPresident Amata Kabua today declared the goal of self-reliance in a policy statement delivered to the close of Nitijela. His impassioned call to his fellow leaders in Nitijela asked that they rise above politics and self-interest for this goal. Journal 10/8/1999 P1 Kwaj missile right on targetA prototype […]
By Journal on October 11, 2024
Aaliya Slinger, Amari Kabua, Amata Kabua II, Baby Lometo, BOMI 42nd Annual Ralik Ratak 3x3 tournament, Dondon Bosin, Faith Lang, Hiroko Obeketang, Ikey Maddison, Jeita Peter, Korkor Abraham, Kuuj Lani, Malachi, Malachi Aneo, Marshall Islands Basketball Federation, Maryleen Maitokana, Maya Gordon, Melu Wase, Mimo Jacklick, Mokey Harry, Momo Nimoto, Naupaka Ackley, Neri Wase, Nia Wase, Ozzie Kabua, Ozzie Maddison, Rhea Nathan, RJ Abraham, Team Jaluit, Team Wotho, Yuanzhu Huang
Feature Articles
HILARY HOSIA Mimo Jacklik and Malachi Aneo were named Most Valuable Players during the closing of the 42nd Bank of Marshall Islands 3×3 basketball tournament at the Educational and Cultural Center last week. The two were chosen for their leading scores in their respective division: Mimo scored 53 points playing for the champions Team Jaluit in […]
By Journal on October 10, 2024
Eve Burns, Howard Rice, Japan, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAMCat, Wotje Atoll
News
EVE BURNS* Ama Town, Japan – Separated by nearly 2,400 miles, a Marshall Islands program and an American in Japan are working to rebuild and maintain a thousand-year old boat building tradition. Howard Rice is a renowned boat builder and maritime enthusiast known for his dedication to preserving traditional boat-building techniques while embracing innovative designs. […]
By Journal on October 10, 2024
Ayako Yamaguchi-Eliou, Brenda ALik, Bryan Edejer, Chris Yanckello, Enra Payment Program, Enra Taskforce, Hilary Hosia, Marie Davis Milne, Sally-Ann deBrum, Sherwood Tibon
News
HILARY HOSIA The long-awaited initiative to put cash in people’s pockets is likely to take place sometime next year and not in December as previously predicted by the government. The news came to light last week Wednesday during the discussion between the Enra Taskforce and Parliament Members at a specially-called Committee of the Whole briefing […]
By Journal on October 10, 2024
Erbiland Mandira, Natalie Nimmer, PSS Commissioner, UNICEF
News
GIFF JOHNSON The Public School System in the Marshall Islands is made up of a thousand moving parts, with multiple differences and nuances in delivering education in Majuro, Ebeye and outer islands where there is a gradient for the term “remote.” One size does not fit all in the Marshall Islands. Recently installed Education Commissioner […]
By Journal on October 4, 2024
Back In The Day
Journal 10/2/1987 P1 In serious declineFirst it was Keith Smith’s house, back when he was manager of Mieco. Then it served for a number years as Mieco Club, a bar with a homey South Seas atmosphere. For a while the Blue Shirts ran their interesting chipper operation out of the back. And even Stony, the […]
By Journal on October 4, 2024
Bank of Marshall Islands, Cindy Chen, Goodwind Silk, Hermai Makroro, Patrick Chen, Velma Edwards
Feature Articles
Bank of Marshall Islands celebrated its 42nd anniversary of operations last week, with a big celebration at the main branch in Uliga. Dancing, food and a huge cake highlighted the event. BOMI employees were in high spirits and the dance performances brought smiles and laughter to the dozens of customers who joined the event.
By Journal on October 3, 2024
Adedayo Ogunmokun, Chewy Lin, College of the Marshall Islands, David Newnham, Elizabeth Switaj, Irene Taafaki, Jined Kibed, Kathryn Relang, Natalie Mimmer, Wilmer Joel
News
An inauguration was held Tuesday for new CMI President Dr. David Newnham at Staff Sergeant Solomon Sam Basketball Court. Newnham vowed to put students first, and fulfill the vision and mission of the college. As part of the college’s tradition when installing a new president, the Board of Regents Chair Kathryn Relang and PSS Commissioner […]
By Journal on October 3, 2024
Al in Majel Band, Brothers Band, Chita Mares, CMI Production, Daniel Kramer, Ekamormor, Kajoor Wot Wor, KBE Moriba, Kitwon Jota, Ladudu Band, LiErwa Band, Lijaanbaru, Lutok Kobban Alele, Luttok Kobban Alele, Lydia Tibon, Marton Baso, MORIBA, Pinnin Matolen, RMI Culture Week, Rosania Alfred-Bennett, Salome Andrike, Suawa Laninbelik
News
WILMER JOEL Several of the island’s top bands and dancers performed during last week’s Luttok Kobban Alele festivities. Ten bands — the Ladudu Band, Pinnin Matolen, Lijaanbaru, Al in Majel (AIM) Band, LiErwa Band, Moriba, CMI Production, Brothers Band, Kajoor Wot Wor, and Kitwon Jota — competed in the Battle of the Bands, which was […]
By Journal on October 3, 2024
Alson Kelen, Dwight Heine, Hilda Heine, Human Rights Council, Leimamo Wase-Chock, Merewalesi Falamaka, nuclear justice, Samelda Leon, UN headquarters, UN trusteeship
News Archive
“Nuclear Justice and Transitional Justice” was the focus of a side event held at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland last Friday attended by President Hilda Heine and a team from the Marshall Islands. The President delivered the keynote address emphasizing the enduring impact of the Marshall Islands’ nuclear legacy and the urgent need for […]