By Journal on October 17, 2025
Deloitte audit, Marshall Islands Social Security Administration, MISSA
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Journal 10/15/1982 P1 Kwaj getting ready to celebrateReports from Ebeye say that Senator Imada Kabua is telling the Kwajalein people that there is tentative agreement between the US and Kwajalein landowners for payments of $13 million per year and a 30-year term for US lease fo the Kwajalein Missile Range. Other reports say Senator Ataji […]
By Journal on October 17, 2025
Atiterentaai Rinimarawa, Charlei Deiye, Chewy Lin, Claret Chong Gum, Miss Kiribati, Miss Micronesia Pageant, Miss Nauru, Nauru
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Miss Marshall Islands Claret Chong Gum had the honor of participating in the first-ever Miss Micronesia pageant in Nauru last week and came away as the First Runner Up. Miss Kiribati Atiterentaai Rinimarawa was crowned at the end of the pageant as the first Miss Micronesia. Claret was supported by a large support team that […]
By Journal on October 16, 2025
Barbara Plinkert, Eve Burns, FAO, FISH4ACP, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Guangzhou Qu, Jerry Kramer, Pacific International Inc., Tony Muller
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Hailed as a game-changing technology for the tuna industry in the Marshall Islands, a tuna loader was officially handed over to the tuna industry and port services company Pacific International Inc. (PII) last Thursday. The new equipment is a major step forward in the RMI’s efforts to bring more value from the multi-billion-dollar tuna industry […]
By Journal on October 16, 2025
Matthew Jor, Ri-Kwajalein, TikTok, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL An emerging social media star is making waves on TikTok with his comedic content and engaging videos. Matthew Jor, of the Ri-Kwajalein clan, has become a popular influencer on the platform, with over 5,200 followers and 81,800 likes. Most of his followers, according to him, are female and Marshallese residing in the islands. […]
By Journal on October 16, 2025
Amata Kabua International Airport, Barbara Plinkert, Hank Liu, Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce, Pig Slaughterhouse, Randon Jack, SAFE Project, Taiwan Technical Mission, Tony Muller
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce “shot two birds with one stone” by hosting two ceremonies the same day. The first event last Thursday was the handover ceremony of the new “state-of-the-art” x-ray machine at the Amata Kabua International Airport. The machine will allow Customs and Quarantine officers to scan all passenger luggage for […]
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 […]