GIFF JOHNSON A storm blew into Majuro unexpectedly early afternoon Monday following a beautiful sunny morning, typical of most days of the year in Majuro — another demonstration of the powerful El Niño now controlling weather conditions in the region. The heavy winds and rain out of the south ripped roof tops off, sending tins […]
Journal 9/20/1983 P1 Nitijela passes resolution that approves CompactNitijela voted September 20 by a vote of 21 for and five against Resolution No. 27 to approve entry into the Compact of Free Association. Coalition Party members objected to the resolution for not waiting for certification of the results by the Chief Electoral Officer. P1 FSM […]
GIFF JOHNSON A 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony for the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States was held last Friday morning on the lawn of the US Embassy in Majuro. Embassy Chargé Gregory D’Alesandro, Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko and American Legion Post 22 Commandant Edward Adiniwin — all veterans of the US military — […]
After five years of preparation, the Marshall Islands officially launched its new ePassport earlier this month at a ceremony at Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele Room. “Today marks a historic milestone in the journey of our young Republic,” said Attorney General Bernard Adiniwin. “As we officially launch the Republic of the Marshall Islands Electronic Passport, we […]
There was also considerable discussion of the Extraordinary Needs Distribution (END) program and concerns about implementation during last Thursday’s Appropriations Committee hearing on the Ministry of Finance’s FY2027 budget. END has been the subject of widespread complaints from many of the 11 local governments receiving funds under the program that started issuing funding at the […]
GIFF JOHNSON One of the most detailed set of questions ever issued for a title dispute has been delivered to the Traditional Rights Court by High Court Judge Anne Bodley, as the Loeak paramount chief dispute moves toward a TRC trial. Two regular TRC judges have been disqualified, an 11-page list of questions submitted by […]
Journal 9/13/1983 P1 Less than 40% left to countAs of early Monday morning, approval of the Compact was leading y 58 percent. So far 3,278 ballots were cast in favor of the Compact, while 2,389 ballots were cast against. Roughly 60 percent of the total vote has been counted. P1 Coalition meets to discuss optionsCoalition […]
The Peace Corps has signed a letter of intent to establish the North Pacific program with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, according to announcements issued last week from Palau during the Pacific Islands Forum. US State Department Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau announced that Peace […]
A series of remarkable statistics surrounding the recently concluded visit to Majuro hospital of Canvasback’s eye team tell only one part of the story — an important part to be sure. The eye team during its two weeks here saw 374 patients, performed 176 surgeries, and dispersed 69 reading glass and 222 sunglasses. Another 99 […]
New RMI Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Catalino Kijiner formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE during a credential presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. The presentation of credentials marks a milestone in the diplomatic relations between the […]
