By Journal on October 8, 2021
Back in the Day, Mazda truck, stolen truck
Back In The Day

Journal 10/10/1970 P3 Stolen truck hits ship, taxi, tree… A large grey Mazda truck was stolen early last Tuesday morning. But before it was recovered by police two hours later, the intoxicated driver collided with a ship, hit another vehicle three times, ran into a new house under construction, and finally stopped after hitting a […]
By Journal on October 8, 2021
Albert Albettar, Alson Kelen, Amata, canoe race, Clansey Takia, Culture Day Litakboki caneo race, Daryl Matalang, Gary Ehrsam, Jabkwoñ, Johnny Jone, Kelly Kajañ, Laura to Delap caneo race, Miss Miko
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Last Friday’s Culture Day Litakboki canoe race was a challenge in multiple ways. Majuro’s version of the famous Ailinglaplap Jebro race featured a nearly 30-mile-long course from Laura to Delap — nothing like the usual downtown races that run a triangle route from Delap to Ejit Island and back. Some 15 outriggers representing different atolls […]
By Journal on October 7, 2021
Bruce Bilimon, Darlene Korok, DSJ Construction, Early Childhood Development Project, International Development Association, Ivy Lapidez, Labor and Delivery Ward, Maternity Ward, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Rachel Bigler, United Nations Children’s Fund, World Bank
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The Labor and Delivery Ward at Majuro hospital is back to full operation after completion of a major renovation program. The ward held a ‘reopening’ ceremony Monday to mark the upgrade attended by Minister Bruce Bilimon, MOHHS management, along with pediatricians, hospital staff and partners. The work was supported by the Early Childhood Development Project […]
By Journal on October 7, 2021
Alson Kelen, canoes, carro proa, German International Development Agency (GIZ), Giff Johnson, GIZ, Henrik Richer-Atlen, Isocker Anwel, proa, proas, proasis, Rob Denny, Waan Aelon in Majel
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GIFF JOHNSON Marshallese style boats are being designed and built by skilled builders in the Marshall Islands, naturally enough, but also in places that one might not expect, such as Europe. Here in Majuro, Waan Aelon in Majel has designed and built what they call a “carro proa.” The WAM team built it in three […]
By Journal on October 7, 2021
Assumption High School, Crystal Jotai, Culture Day, Daisy Alik-Momotaro, Dexter Carland, Elbon Bejang, Elizabeth Kaneko, Glawd Edwards, Hemin Lometo, Hermon Lajar, Hiroko Obeketang, Jasmiann Ebol, Josepha Maddison, Kyle Anjain, Lena Samson Kesler Joash, Lutok Kobban Alele 2021, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy, Manit Day, Marshall Islands High School, Marshalls Christian High School, Melanie Laidrik, Melinta Lewis, Morris Jekkar, Mr. Kapeel, Mrs Wut, Tyson Bokloj, Wilmer Joel, Zoe Abraham
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WILMER JOEL Lutok Kobben Alele culture ceremony last week wouldn’t have been exhilarating without the prodigious float parade with all the Mrs. Wut and Mr. Kapeel from each of the nine high schools in Majuro. Each of these contestants represented the tools and flowers that embody the Marshallese culture. Organizing and taking charge of the […]
By Journal on October 1, 2021
Flu, influenza, John Iaman, Majuro
Back In The Day

Journal 10/3/1970 P1 Flu got you? The present influenza epidemic still has a firm grip on most of the Marshalls District. As of Thursday, all islands, except the southern islands, had reported cases of the flu, according to Dr. John Iaman, district director of Health Services. Iaman said during the past week 977 cases of […]
By Journal on October 1, 2021
Abacca Anjain-Maddison, Arlin Tomeing, Arrak Quarantine Facility, quarantine, US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll
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Former First Lady Arlin Tomeing was among 43 people who arrived in the RMI this week Tuesday to begin a two-week quarantine. Seven people deplaned at Majuro for isolation at the Arrak Quarantine Facility, while 36 are quarantining at the US Army Garrison — Kwajalein Atoll. Deputy Chief Secretary Abacca Anjain-Maddison said Wednesday in a […]
By Journal on September 30, 2021
Ace Doulatram, All Micronesia Fishing Tournament, Ambros Inc, Baron Bigler, Berry Muller, Budweiser, Damien Milne, Debby Schutz, Ian Pickering, Kooki Pinho, Ladie Jack, Loreen Bigler, Marshalls Billfish Club, Nixon Jibas, Ronnie Reimers, Team Great Britain, Team KBE, Wilmer Joel
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Plenty of fish, but no seriously large ones, highlighted the 29th Annual All Micronesia Fishing Tournament in Majuro hosted by the Marshalls Billfish Club last weekend. Team Kirtake Captain Ronnie Reimers won the marlin contest and $4,000 with a 194lb marlin. Interestingly, two categories of fish had anglers tied for the top prizes, while Team […]
By Journal on September 30, 2021
Beverlyn Anjolok, Chewy Lin, Daina Lafita, Emosi Maitokana, Goodwin Silk, Julius Muertuge, Kainoah Kaminaga, Leban Lang, Marshall Islands High School, Maryam Schellhase, Maryann Kiluwe, Masino Kulene, MIHS, Namiko Nashion, Teraoi Naibunaki, Theda Breshg, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Marshall Islands High School (MIHS) enhanced the Culture Week spirit and celebration with their second Mini-Manit King and Queen Pageant last week at the school’s compound. The idea of establishing a King and Queen contestant came from the former student body government officers of 2019-2020 which was approved by the school administration and […]
By Journal on September 30, 2021
Angeline Heine-Reimers, Chewy Lin, Dren in Mour, Eve Burns, Fern Lehman-Stege, Florence Edwards, Francyne Wase-Jacklick, John F Kennedy, July Note, Katoj Park, KIO Club, Kora in Okrane, Michael Trevor, Mike Trevor, Neijon Edwards, Peggy Trevor, Yoshiko Capelle
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EVE BURNS Kora In Okrane (KIO) has been around for 15 years making amazing and beneficial contributions to the Marshall Islands. Last weekend they celebrated their anniversary — and so popular is this organization that people voluntarily donated over $3,000 to KIO during Saturday night event. The KIO ladies turned the Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele […]