More than forty emergency response experts met in Majuro last week to identify locally-led solutions to overcome logistics challenges that can hinder disaster response in the North Pacific region. Efficient logistics can make or break a humanitarian response, and the workshop focused on ensuring that when the next emergency strikes, affected islanders can respond quickly […]
Journal 4/10/1981 P1 Washington trip ruined by assassination attempt A six-member Marshalls delegation to Washington, DC was a victim of the assassination attempt on US President Ronald Reagan, according to Senator Jeton Anjain who was leading the group. They were going to attend a news conference to have been given April 3 by the Marshall […]
Several small — but important — improvement projects are ready to take off in Ebeye. Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority (KADA) Director Carl Hacker reports that JEMFAC has agreed to move ahead with establishing the Mid-Corridor Housing Project Management Office, which will focus on efforts to design and fund the proposed $27 million project to replace […]
The Bikini community on Ejit Island marked Bikini Day last month with a ceremony involving raising of the RMI, US and KBE flags, and numerous activities involving Ejit Elementary students (who are lined up for the flag ceremony). The annual ceremony for the Bikinians this year marked the 72nd anniversary of their March 1946 relocation […]
A total of 100 solar streetlights, 66 batteries and $20,000 was donated by the Republic of China (ROC) at a handover ceremony for the community streetlighting project last week at the Marshalls Energy Company warehouse in Delap. The $20,000 is for local procurement purposes for the project and installation costs. Through the National Energy Planning […]
Ebeye Calvary High School seniors stopped by the Alele Musuem in Uliga as part of their weeklong educational tour in Majuro last week. The students also visited the President’s Office, Japan Embassy and various agencies in the tour. All 26 members of the senior class made the tour, making Calvary High the third Ebeye student […]
Journal 4/3/1981 P1 Namo emoj an kallib ilo Rita A crowd, estimated in the thousands, turned out at the burial site of Iroij Namo Hermios in Rita. He died on March 27 at the age of 53. He was Vice Speaker of Nitijela. P8 President returns A huge crowd of Majuro residents, including elected and […]
Nine Ebeye GEM Christian School seniors along with Principal Noble Ned and teachers visited the Office of the President last week as part of an educational tour of Majuro. Minister of Education, Sports and Training Wilbur Heine welcomed the students to the Cabinet Conference room on behalf of President Hilda Heine and Acting President Amenta […]
KELLY LORENNIJ The board of the Marshall Islands Development Bank (MIDB) launched a pilot taxi project late last year by first opening its doors for applications by taxi drivers — arguably people the most in need of a higher source of income. In other words: taxi service 2.0, with upgrades for both drivers and customers. […]
The largest reverse osmosis (RO) water-making unit on an outer island in the RMI was successfully installed at the end of March on Enewetak Atoll. The new equipment, which is powered by solar and wind energy, can produce up to 5,600 gallons per day on RO units and 11 gallons per minute on water treatment, […]
