By Journal on October 10, 2025
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Journal 10/8/2025 P1 Kwaj talks continueA second day of meetings in Washington, DC between Kwajalein landowners, RepMar and the US Defense Department has been completed without any announcement of the results. From reliable sources, the following picture emerges: The ending of the demonstration on Kwajalein and Roi-Namur Islands is a result of an agreement between […]
By Journal on October 10, 2025
Alson Kelen, Binton Daniel, Canoes of the Marshall Islands, Chewy Lin, Rairok Elementary School, Waan Aelon in Majel
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Culture week was a great way to showcase canoe culture in local schools. During the week at the end of September, Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) Director Alson Kelen and Traditional Skills Trainer Binton Daniel and Public School System staff visited Rairok Elementary School to engage the students in learning about […]
By Journal on October 9, 2025
Hainrick Moore, Ingrid Kabua, Kristen Kaminaga, Tanya Lomae, Traditional Rights Court, Walter Elbon
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The lineup of judiciary staff and the District Court changed this past week with the appointment of long-time Chief Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua to the position of District Court judge. The Judicial Service Commission named Kabua to be a new District Court judge, following a pattern of appointments of long-serving clerks to judge roles. […]
By Journal on October 9, 2025
Marshalls Christian High School, Moriana Phillip, Ricardo Jarom, Rongrong, UNICEF, Voneric Boktok
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An RMI EPA team visited Rongrong Island last week to check water quality and conduct water safety awareness with the students and staff at Marshalls Christian High School. “EPA continues rigorous water quality sampling and water quality treatment,” said EPA General Manager Moriana Phillip. Responding to a complaint from the Rongrong community about gastrointestinal related […]
By Journal on October 9, 2025
Arno, College of the Marshall Islands, Gerald Zackios, Giff Johnson, Natalie Nimmer, Rebbelib, RMI Public School System, Starlink, UNICEF, University of the South Pacific
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GIFF JOHNSON A major new educational program is expected to connect educators and students on every atoll and island in the country to step-up the use of technology in education. The new program, known as the Rebbelib Project, will roll out internet connections, laptops and training and educational programs to all public schools in the […]
By Journal on October 3, 2025
Guam International Film Festival, Jack Niedenthal, Lañinbwil's Gift, Suzanne Chutaro
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Journal 10/1/1982 P1 Kwajalein talks underway in WashingtonThe talks in Washington, DC on Kwajalein are scheduled for October 2. The interim use agreement for Kwajalein Atoll use by the military expired yesterday (September 30). It contains a renewal clause which says that the governments expect to renew it subject to satisfactory progress toward a free […]
By Journal on October 3, 2025
Alele, Anjo Terio, Assumption High School, Chewy Lin, Claret Chong Gum, Jined Kiped, Justina Nimoto, Liwatoonmour, Lorraine Kramer, Mylast Bilimon, Raej clan, Ronnie Johnson, Ted Michael, Villiana William, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The culmination of cultural week rounded off with a first-of-its-kind event featuring 10 high school students displaying traditional attire, telling stories, and performing dances and songs last Friday hosted by the Alele Museum and Public Library. The “Jined Kiped” showcase highlighted legendary Marshallese women renowned for their beauty and prowess. The participants represented […]
By Journal on October 3, 2025
COP30, Global Center on Adaptation, Global Climate Adaptation Action, Hilda Heine, United Nations General Assembly
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President Hilda C. Heine delivered a statement at the Global Climate Adaptation Action: Shaping Resilient Futures event, hosted by the Global Center on Adaptation on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The high-level dialogue was co-convened with the governments of Norway and Kenya and brought together […]
By Journal on October 3, 2025
College of the Marshall Islands, Manit Week, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The spirit of manit (culture) was palpable nationwide last week. It was that time of year where everyone got together to venerate Marshallese culture through numerous forms of expression. Throughout the week, locals were adorned in a variety of stylish and traditional outfits and accessories, adhering to each day’s assigned wear. Marshallese music […]
By Journal on October 3, 2025
Ayson Maddison, Bernard Adiniwin, Daisy Alik-Momotaro, Daisy Momotaro, Daniel Joram Lafita, Dennis Momotaro, Gerald Zackios, Giff Johnson, Laura Protestant Church, RMI passport office
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GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands Immigration and the RMI Passport Office have a new home that was officially opened Monday this week. And, specifically speaking, the RMI Passport Office actually has two new offices, the second of which will be opened in the coming weeks. The new office is located at the former supermarket/deli between ELM […]