Journal 9/6/1983 P1 Both sides predict plebiscite victoryBoth supporters and opponents of the Compact of Free Association between the Marshall Islands and the United States predicted victory in the plebiscite tomorrow (September 7). Speakers at Aet, or Yes rallies of the Ailin Kein Ad Party, have said they will win 90 percent of the vote […]
Pohnpei Governor Stevenson A. Joseph flew to Majuro to receive eye treatment and surgery at Majuro hospital from the visiting Canvasback Mission ophthalmology team. The treatment was conducted through a MiCare medical referral, yielding substantial cost savings for MiCare compared to a typical referral to the Philippines, the Pohnpei Governor’s Office said. Canvasback Missions is […]
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a boarding inspection exercise with the Sea Patrol Division of the Marshall Islands Police Department and other law enforcement agencies here. They used the MIRS Jelmae, the patrol vessel donated by Australia, for the exercises. The exercise aimed to improve maritime onboard search techniques through hands-on training to support […]
The Kwajalein Atoll Local Government has updated its solid waste management plan 2026-2030 and the result was handed over to Mayor Hirata Kabua and council members last week on Ebeye. Recognizing the “significant milestone” of completion of the updated waste management plan by KALGov’s Solid Waste Management Team, Mayor Hirata and his team turned the […]
EVE BURNS Reporting from Palau The first resolution aimed at putting sea level rise at the top of the international agenda will be introduced at the United Nations later this month. The development is being championed by President Hilda Heine and the RMI government. “This is the first time that we’ve done that, and I […]
Journal 8/26/1983 P1 Thomsen to arrive for voteDeputy US Representative to the Micronesian Status Negotiations Samuel Thomsen is to arrive here September 3 and stay until after the Compact vote on September 7. His trip here is termed, “orientation.” P3 Workshop finishedA workshop to deal with the developing problem of juvenile delinquency ended August 24 […]
Canvasback is in the Marshall Islands and, as usual, are weaving their medical magic. This time around, the teams are covering dental and eyesight. The mission officials provided the Journal with details from both clinics: EBEYE: Canvasback just finished a Dental and Optics team on Ebeye. We thought this team was AMAZING! They provided 324 […]
GIFF JOHNSON An unusual signing ceremony Tuesday at the Marshall Islands Resort now links the Marshall Islands — and specifically the Office of National Security — with two US National Guard units. The signing of a State Partnership Program agreement by two National Guard generals and Office of National Security Director Chris deBrum ushers in […]
The Marshalls Energy Company is looking into the possibility of purchasing an additional fuel tanker vessel for servicing Ebeye and various outer islands where it operates power plants. This new plan, which is supported by the RMI national budget for next fiscal year with proposed matching funding of $1.5 million, has developed following operation of […]
The fourth quarter fiscal year 2026 Enra payments were distributed last week starting Thursday. MISSA, as it has in the past, used the ECC gym to distribute checks to those who didn’t sign up for direct deposits to their bank accounts. The ECC distribution ran from Thursday to Saturday. There were far fewer checks for […]
