By Journal on May 2, 2025
Bodi, Delia, Lañinbwil's Gift, Letao, Lijimu, Liki, mejenkwar, Miko, noniep, Tomi, Yokwe Bartowe
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Journal 4/30/1982 P1 DeBrum: No radiation agreement unless affected agreeForeign Secretary Tony deBrum said April 24 at the Majuro Compact talks on subsidiary agreement Section 177 — US responsibility for the consequences of nuclear testing — that the governments are not here to settle private claims by private parties. Nevertheless, in the next sentence of […]
By Journal on May 2, 2025
Ambassador Paul Wilson, ANZAC Day, ANZAC Day in Majuro, Baron Bigler, Caroline Reid, Gunfire Breakfast, Karen Earnshaw, Loata Turaga, Minister Kalani Kaneko, Paul Wilson, Renee Cabral, Rusiate Turaga, Wallaby Downs
Feature Articles

KAREN EARNSHAW The words “Lest We Forget” were spoken in ceremonies all around the globe on April 25, with some of the first being heard in the Marshall Islands due to its international clock status. The phrase is a cornerstone of the hundreds of ANZAC Day dawn services held to commemorate all Australians and New […]
By Journal on May 1, 2025
College of the Marshall Islands, Gerald Zackios
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CMI marked its 32nd Foundation Day this week Monday at its Arrak Campus, which is soon to see expansion of its facilities. Among the activities were biit dancing and a cake cutting, which involved CMI student government President Wilmer Joel, CMI President Dr. David Newnham, President Hilda Heine, and Board of Regents Chairperson Meitaka Kendall […]
By Journal on May 1, 2025
Arnold Seimsen, Frank Underwood, Hemiko Bingham, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, Manu Munjbhargay, Mona Strauss, Ota Kisino, RMI dialysis, self-care dialysis unit, Theresa Kisino
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HILARY HOSIA Marshallese on dialysis treatment abroad now have the opportunity to return or visit home following the opening of the Majuro hospital Hemodialysis Center that took place Wednesday this week. For decades, Marshallese on referral treatment for kidney complications could not travel home because dialysis is required several times per week. “With the treatment […]
By Journal on May 1, 2025
Antari Elbon, Batlok Henry, Ben Kiluwe, Brandon Johnson, Johniston Jetnil, Mika Luther, Tawe Clement, V7AB, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The national referendum and the special election for Namdrik Mayor were held simultaneously last Friday — with the main feature being a low turnout of voters at polling stations around Majuro. There were more voters in the afternoon than in the morning, according to some electoral officials at MIHS and RES who spoke […]
By Journal on April 25, 2025
Anthony Dujmovic Jr., Gates Millennium Scholarship, Leimamo Wase
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Journal 4/23/1982 P1 Japan, Marshalls sign bridge agreementJapan and the Marshall Islands on April 20 exchanged diplomatic notes providing for Japanese grant/aid to construct a bridge and small boat channel on Majuro Atoll. President Amata Kabua, who signed for the Marshall Islands, hailed the event for the international recognition it gives the nation. Hideo Tsuji, […]
By Journal on April 25, 2025
Aravapo Leo, Giff Johnson, health murals, Majuro Coop School, UNICEF, UNICEF-support
Feature Articles

Have you seen all the fabulous murals featuring children and nutrition themes cropping up all around town? They are at schools, like this one painted on the side of the Majuro Cooperative High School building, and on numerous stores around the island. This is a UNICEF-supported venture to promote awareness of children and their needs. […]
By Journal on April 24, 2025
Bikar, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Daniel Wagner, Giff Johnson, Glen Joseph, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, Megan Cook, MIMRA, Nautilus, Noelle Helder, Ocean Exploration Trust, Solomon Islands
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GIFF JOHNSON A deep sea mapping project will focus on the Marshall Islands as one of several islands in the region to have their ocean floors mapped later this year. The Ocean Exploration Trust is partnering with the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority on the upcoming visit of its vessel Nautilus. In addition to partnering […]
By Journal on April 24, 2025
Assumption School, Delap Elementary, Laura High School, Learning Garden, Marshall Islands High School, MIHS, Natalie Nimmer, Rita Elementary, Sally Ann deBrum, Samuel Bikajle, Tippy Joseph, UNICEF
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The Public School System celebrated a significant boost to its existing Learning Garden initiative through its partnership with UNICEF. As part of a broader Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project titled “Environment Resilient and Gender Responsive WASH Action for Vulnerable School Children and Adolescents in RMI,” UNICEF’s support will directly enhance educational opportunities and promote […]
By Journal on April 24, 2025
Bikini, Greenpeace, Kwajalein, Mejatto Island, Rainbow Warrior, Rongelap, Shuk-Wah Chung, Wotje
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Greenpeace’s flagship Rainbow Warrior is winding up its extended visit to the Marshall Islands. It completed visits to Mejatto Island in Kwajalein, Enewetak, Bikini, and Rongelap over the past month. The vessel visited Wotje last week, the last outer atoll on its tour of RMI. “The scientists will be continuing their work, collecting the DNA […]