Journal 3/18/1983 P1 Majuro boat channel bridge openThe Japan grant project bridge for the Marshall Islands was officially opened March 15 for motorists and will open later for small boats when the channel under the bridge is completed. Before the ribbon cutting by First Lady Emlain Kabua, there were speeches by Minister of Public Works […]
A historic development for Ebeye happened this month with the opening of Power 103.5FM. The development is both historic and comes on the 10th anniversary of the popular Majuro radio station. “Our hope is that it brings them the joy of entertainment, provides as an essential communications service and it’s a way to tie the […]
KAREN EARNSHAW The month of March is Women’s Health Month, as designated by US Congress in 1987 to recognize the importance of supporting women’s physical, mental, and emotion well-being. So it is fitting that Canvasback Missions brought a women’s health team to Majuro this month. The first members of the team arrived in Majuro on […]
The RMI EPA laboratory and its Majuro and Ebeye staff were re-certified by US inspectors who conduct the evaluation every two years. “The US Freely Associated States Laboratory Certification Program is pleased to announce that the RMI EPA Majuro Water Quality Laboratory has received full Microbiology re-certification to analyze drinking water under the Colilert® Method […]
Friday March 13 was a big day for the Utrok community: It marked the first distribution of food purchased through the Compact of Free Association’s Extraordinary Needs Distribution program. Known as “END,” the Compact Trust Fund-funded program is injecting $20 million to 11 atolls and single islands, including Utrok. Utrok Nitijela Member Hiroshi Yamamura and […]
Journal 3/11/1983 P1 Bikinians tell Vice President they want US careA delegation of Bikinians returned March 10 from Washington, DC where they told Vice President George Bush and other US officials that they want a home other than Kili until they can return to Bikini. Not only do they want a place other than Kili […]
The Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Majuro and the RMI government through the Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism, welcomed a business delegation from the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council to Majuro. The visit marked an important step toward strengthening private-sector cooperation and economic ties between Australia and […]
Japan and Marshall Islands officials signed a Japan Grassroots and Human Security Grant for $154,839 to purchase three recycled fire trucks for Majuro. Japan Ambassador Hirohisa Soma and RMI Police Commissioner Hemona Jack signed the agreement Tuesday at the Japan Embassy in Majuro. The signing was witnessed by Minister-In-Assistance to the President and Environment Bremity […]
GIFF JOHNSON There is often a disconnect between international donors and the potential recipients who need development aid which makes it impossible for funding to be delivered. This can be for a variety of reasons, but often — particularly for small island nations such as RMI — the donors may have one set of priorities, […]
KAREN EARNSHAW Last month the sailing-cargo vessel Juren Ae took a Ministry of Health and Human Services team to 17 atolls and one island as part of a 12-month pilot program called the Performance Improvement Initiative. The initiative is a major outcome of a 2023 summit between the Marshall Islands Mayors Association and MOHHS. Implementation […]
