Journal 7/3/1987 P1 McCoy farewelledRepMar and US military brass rolled out the red carpet July 1 in a ceremony at Majuro airport marking the end of the US Trust Territory. Janet McCoy was honored as the last High Commission by President Amata Kabua, who presented her with a wood-framed presidential citation. He praised her dedication, […]
Marshall Islands UN Ambassador John M. Silk presented his diplomatic credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on June 19 at the United Nations in New York City. Accompanied by spouse Mary Silk, Ambassador Silk’s presentation marks the formal start of his posting to represent RMI at United Nations Headquarters and throughout the UN system. Following […]
A large number of VIPs and supporters of the Waan Aelon in Majel program turned out in force Tuesday this week at the still-under-construction canoe building facility. The occasion was recognition of WAM for its work in the “lagoon component of the Low Carbon Sea Transport Project,” which is funded by the German government’s international […]
HILARY HOSIA Although there were no fireworks to commemorate the July 4 celebration this year, the US Embassy in Majuro graced the event last Friday at Jitak with a new twist: A special highlight on teachers and students. The inclusion of educators and students in the US guest list is a first compared to previous […]
In an effort to strengthen community relations and enhance cultural understanding, more than 40 Hawaii County police officers participated last month in the first-ever comprehensive training program on Micronesian culture. This inaugural initiative was conducted by the Hawai’i Island Community Health Center’s Health Equity team with the goal of bridging cultural gaps and improving interactions […]
Journal 6/26/1987 P1 N-suit vetoedMarshallese nuclear claimants were handed a stunning setback when a US judge dismissed the billion dollar lawsuits last week Tuesday. US District Court Judge Thomas Hogan ruled that his court had no jurisdiction to hear the claims filed by the Marshall Islands Atomic Testing Litigation Project, which represents several thousand Marshallese. […]
The intensity vibe shown in this photo between coach and players is rare. Uniquely, the head coach of the Palau men’s team at the Micronesian Games was a woman, Jubilee Kuartei, a long-time player, coach and the only FIBA-certified female referee in the Micronesia region. The level of undivided attention is proof of her unique […]
FRANCIS X. HEZEL, SJ* Where have all the workers gone? That was the question that seemed to rank as one of the paramount concerns at the recent Micronesian Island Forum meeting, held here on Guam in early June. Where have they all gone? is a song commonly sung in the region these days. Everyone is […]
HILARY HOSIA Kayna Kanemoto is probably the only athlete that competed in three different events in the just-completed Micronesian Games in Majuro. The Wonder Woman from Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia barely turned 18 at the beginning of the month prior to her arrival for the Games. Kayna was a star athlete in […]
GIFF JOHNSON As the dust settles on the Micronesian Games, and athletes revel in their medals or hope for better performances next time, there is one overriding sense from this 10-island competition: Island athletes, coaches and officials were happy to get back into this sub-regional competition after a Covid-extended six-year break since the last Games […]
