Five Marshallese have been awarded scholarships by the Australian government. Two are scheduled to study in Australia and three will attend universities in Fiji. “Scholarships are an important part of Australia’s commitment to the long term development of the Marshall Islands,” said Australian Ambassador Brek Batley in announcing the scholarships. “We want the scholars to come back to […]
Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua toured the US Coast Guard ship Frederick Hatch alongside US Embassy Charge Jeremiah Knight, Ambassador Junior Aini, Acting Transportation Secretary Waylon Muller, and US Embassy staff. The US and RMI have an agreement for Maritime Surveillance and Interdiction Activities which allows RMI law enforcement officials to embark as “shipriders” aboard US […]
Journal 12/13/1985 P3 New night club A good time was had by all at The Pub’s grand opening last Friday. It is an excellent new night spot. P3 Robert gives canoe gift Robert Reimers personally delivered a 10-foot model of an ancient Marshallese canoe to Alexander Bolton, Vice President of Matson Navigation Company in Honolulu […]
WILMER JOEL The largest high school in the country, MIHS, rejuvenated its school activities after the disruption of Covid with a welcome party last week as the first student activity for this school year. MIHS welcomed its largest ever group of new students last Thursday. There were more than 500 new students including transfer students […]
WILMER JOEL Marshallese across the country filled local churches December 4 to honor the 165th anniversary of the arrival of the gospel onboard the Morning Star. Biits, songs, and dramatic performances were the main spectacles that lasted throughout the day up to the middle of the night, featuring different jeptas from all walks of life […]
Three months after their extradition from Thailand to face bribery and money laundering charges in the United States, two naturalized Marshallese citizens pled guilty Friday in a New York court to conspiring to violate the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in connection with a multi-year scheme to bribe government officials in the Marshall Islands […]
Xavier High School (XHS) in Chuuk is currently accepting new student applications to supplement the school’s low student population. The development was announced by XHS Director Fr. Thomas “Todd” Kenny, SJ, during the Navigator Award ceremony at the Robert Reimers Enterprises last Saturday. During the ceremony, for which Fr. Todd flew to Majuro, Mejit Parliament […]
Journal 12/6/1985 P1 Majuro mayoress? Amatlain Kabua was the top vote-getter in last Saturday’s mayoral election for Majuro Atoll but did not receive more than 50 percent of the votes with 12 other candidates running for the post. As a result, said Electoral Commission Chief Shiro Riklon, there will be a run-off election between her […]
WILMER JOELYouth from the Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints took it to the dance floor last Friday breaking off from being shy young teenagers to dancing enthusiasts. A local band with frontman Martin Baso cranked up the music throughout the night for three hours. The church organizes youth dances twice a year to “build […]
Continued use of Laura freshwater lens will be available to the general public following renewed land lease agreement between Majuro landowners and government officials Tuesday at Marshall Islands Resort. Seven landowners representing the seven land parcels where freshwater is often pumped into the Majuro reservoirs were present for the signing ceremony, which was presided by […]
