Journal 7/12/1983P2 US seeks dismissal of suitsThe United States has filed briefs in the US Court of Claims seeking dismissal of the claims citizens of the Marshall Islands for half a billion dollars in damages. He Marshall Islanders claim the the government’s nuclear test program in the islands between 1946 and 1958 caused radiation damage […]
GIFF JOHNSON Having lived here for a very long time — since before anyone ever heard the name National Telecommunication Authority — I thought I’d pretty much heard it all when it comes to phone and internet disruptions. Take your pick: Power outages, salt corroded copper phone lines, trucks and bulldozers driving over underground junction […]
The US Army’s 25th Infantry Division band that played around Majuro last week really made the good vibes flow. Their range of songs and great performances captivated audiences around the island, including at the College of the Marshall Islands campus in Arrak, where students and staff joined with band members for photos after the performance. […]
The Miss Marshall Islands Pageant is well underway. Since the weekend, the 13 youthful contestants engaged in a “sashing” ceremony, delivered their platform speeches and engaged in question and answer sessions, and were recognized by multiple organizations at a Marshall Islands Resort Melele Room program. The pageant will feature a parade through Majuro Thursday that […]
President Hilda Heine, Cabinet members and diplomats took a tour of the Nitijela’s new but still under construction building Tuesday afternoon with Jerry Kramer and Pacific International Inc. officials. The occasion marked completion of installation of the roof over the building, which will now allow PII to step-up its work operations to complete the interior […]
Journal 7/5/1983 P1 Kwajalein leaders reaffirm opposition to CompactKwajalein leaders are lining up against the Compact of Free Association which is to be voted on September 7. Yesterday, Kwajalein Mayor Alvin Jacklick said he wanted to be the first mayor to come out against the Compact. Also, yesterday, Kwajalein Senator Ataji Balos described the Compact […]
Welcome to Majuro. In the category of “let’s put our best foot forward,” it was a big NOT at Laura Beach this past weekend. What are we thinking? Look at the panoramic view of garbage dumped by users of Laura beach and not picked up in a timely manner. As it happened, we were escorting […]
Youth to Youth in Health celebrated its 40th anniversary last Thursday evening with a dinner, music and drama at Jitak. The event featured music, dancing and drama presented by youth peer educators, a presentation by President Hilda Heine, and remarks about the past and future of the program by board chair Giff Johnson and Director […]
The handover of new water storage systems for public schools in Ajeltake, Woja and Laura last Thursday has come none too soon, Education Commissioner Dr. Natalie Nimmer told the people assembled for the ceremony at Ajeltake Elementary School. With lower levels of rain forecast for the RMI starting this month and onward into 2027, the […]
GIFF JOHNSON Anytime there are westerly winds, Majuro’s downtown area can expect to take a hit. The overnight Sunday into early Monday winds ramped up quickly, turning the normally placid DUD lagoon area into a boiling caldron of waves that upended boats, tore vessels off moorings, and beached several craft. But it wasn’t only on […]
