By Journal on March 14, 2019
Hilary Hosia, Jorelik Tibon, Majuro Atoll Waste Company, Majuro dump
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The dark clouds of smoke rising from the fire at the MAWC dumpsite facility last Friday could be seen from miles away around the atoll. The fire started around noon last Friday and was quickly out of control. The National Disaster Management Office and Red Cross responded quickly, and MIPD’s fire truck was on the […]
By Journal on March 14, 2019
Aliciya Ackley, Andrew Garrod, Carnie Reimers, Christian Reimers, Dukie Gaston, Grace Zedkaia, Hilary Hosia, Jobod Silk, Kelly Lorennij, Summer Cody, The Music Man, Tyler Malbareaux, Yolanie Jurelang
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KELLY LORENNIJ Seasoned theatergoers counted down the last few seconds to lights out during Tuesday night’s show at the International Conference Center where family, friends and fans of The Music Man occupied more than half the room. The musical, deemed a “masterpiece” in theatre, is a romantic comedy with book, music and lyrics by Meredith […]
By Journal on March 8, 2019
Bikinians, Peter Witteried
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Journal 3/9/1982 P1 Colonel admits mistakes but proud of US-Marshalls relationship Colonel Peter Witteried said at the Kili Airport/Bikini Day celebration that the United States made some honest mistakes with the Marshallese people. “I don’t think we Americans have to be ashamed of our mistakes,” said Witteried. “I am proud of the relationship. Col. Witteried […]
By Journal on March 8, 2019
Alexfil Barba, Ludwig Kumoru, Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNA
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The new Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) headquarters is on track for completion by the end of this year, said Pacific International Inc., which is building the new four-story facility in Majuro. Workers this week were beginning work on what will become the third floor. The new structure will feature offices on the second […]
By Journal on March 7, 2019
Hilda Heine, Karen Stewart, Kelly Lorennij, nuclear, Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day, Tommy Kijiner Jr.
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KELLY LORENNIJ The annual Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day brought the community together to commemorate the Marshallese nuclear weapons test legacy with a solidarity march led by RMI President Hilda Heine and US Ambassador Karen Stewart, followed by speeches, posters, essays and music. Majuro Mayor Ladie Jack recognized the work put in by students and national […]
By Journal on March 7, 2019
Majuro Computer Services, robbery, Todd Mulroy
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HILARY HOSIA A computer store next to a police station in Majuro was broken into last Sunday morning. It was reported that thieves stole over $10,000 worth of merchandise. What is remarkable about this fiasco is the fact that the robbery took place in plain sight: The window robbers broke into is facing a main […]
By Journal on March 7, 2019
Atbi Riklon, Bruce Bilimon, Jejwarick Anton, Nitijela, Public Accounts Committee, Tony Aiseia
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HILARY HOSIA The Nitijela audit panel conducting public hearings for government and state owned enterprises this week is following a new method: they are looking beyond the numbers and zeroing in on how to improve services. The Public Accounts Committee is chaired by Maloelap Senator Bruce Bilimon, a longtime employee at the Ministry of Finance […]
By Journal on March 1, 2019
Marshalls Billfish Club, Mike Traxler, Tom Michels
Back In The Day

Journal 3/2/1982 P1 DeBrum: Compact talks broke down Marshall Islands Foreign Secretary Tony deBrum returned home on February 25 to report that status negotiations with the United States had broken down. Secretary deBrum said in a news release: “We’re back to square one. We are now further away from the end of the negotiations than […]
By Journal on March 1, 2019
David Kramer, Ladie Jack, Majuro Atoll Local Government, MALG, Robert Pinho
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HILARY HOSIA Majuro Atoll Local Government is slated to receive a continuing stream of funding from anchorage fees collected by Marshall Islands Ports Authority starting with $100,000 this year and an average of $40,000 to $50,000 annually in upcoming years. The $100,000 “handshake” by Majuro Mayor Ladie Jack and Ports Authority Board Chair Robert Pinho […]
By Journal on February 28, 2019
Daishiro Taniguchi, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Kelly Lorennij, Norio Saito, Public School System
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KELLY LORENNIJ “I am from Japan, but the Marshall Islands is my second home,” Daishiro Taniguchi told the Journal before his departure for Japan last week. Taniguchi taught secondary math for two years as a Japan International Cooperation Agency volunteer, and returned to work as a math specialist for the Public School System at the […]