More grads from Taiwan

More grads from Taiwan

Five Marshallese are newly minted bachelor degree holders, following their graduation last week from Tamkang University in Taiwan. The government of Taiwan provides a range of scholarship opportunities to students in the RMI and the five new graduates are testimony to the results of the educational program. Bachelor’s, master’s and medical degree tracks are available […]

Big day for MIHS

Big day for MIHS

Marshall Islands High School wrapped up the school year by recognizing 209 graduates Tuesday at the gymnasium facility next to Majuro Middle School. The graduation theme was “The desire for knowledge brings greater reward.” The keynote speaker was Hirobo Obeketang, General Manager of the Marshall Islands Resort, who spoke at great length about the importance […]

900lbs. of betel nuts dumped

900lbs. of betel nuts dumped

HILARY HOSIA Over 900 pounds of betel nuts was seized by authorities last week Wednesday at the Amata Kabua International Airport. The betel nuts were taken off the United Airlines Island Hopper flight that was inbound from Guam and Pohnpei. Although it is not illegal for betel nuts to enter the Marshall Islands, the distribution […]

Anjanette to Taiwan

Anjanette to Taiwan

New Marshall Islands Ambassador Anjanette Kattil was sworn in last Wednesday to begin her tour of duty as ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and non-resident ambassador to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Singapore. President David Kabua and First Lady Ginger Kabua alongside Minister Christopher Loeak and Speaker Kenneth Kedi were on […]

A ‘first’ at MIHS

A ‘first’ at MIHS

Six elected members of Marshall Islands High School Student Body Government were sworn-in last Tuesday during a school assembly. This is the first time the biggest high school in the nation has pulled off this feat. The outgoing SBG officers came up with this idea and brought it to the attention of the school administration. […]

RMI ship’s milestone

RMI ship’s milestone

KAREN EARNSHAW The building of the Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation’s 150-foot sailing cargo vessel on Geoje Island, South Korea, has reached a milestone: On Friday, May 26, the Asia Shipbuilding company held a keel laying ceremony. The event was attended by a range of VIPs, including Foreign Affairs Minister Kitlang Kabua and RMI Ambassador to […]

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