By Journal on September 27, 2018
Chen Wan Ben, Colin Winchester, Divine Waiti, Eigigu, Hu Cui, lawsuits, Leander Leander Jr., Nauru, Witten Philippo
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In lawsuits against Leander Leander, Jr., Chen Wan Ben, Hu Cui and AA Company, Nauru’s Eigugu Corporation asked the High Court for summary judgments in its favor — this means a ruling from the judge on the cases without going to trial. However, in all but one, Judge Colin Winchester
By Journal on September 21, 2018
Air Marshall Islands, cocaine
Back In The Day

Journal 9/25/1981 P1 Reagan approves Compact US President Ronald Reagan approved the draft Compact of Free Association September 22, according to a special radio broadcast by President Amata Kabua. Government sources said Scott Stege, Trust Territory liaison officer on Kwajalein, phoned with the news.
By Journal on September 21, 2018
Binton Daniel, canoes, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, MIMRA, Waan Aelon in Majol, WAM
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Truth be told: if you’re going to visit Waan Aelon in Majol, you will learn a thing or two or tree. Yes. Tree. WAM has been utilizing different trees in its mixed curriculum of classes in the morning and hands on craft work in the afternoon.
By Journal on September 20, 2018
drought, El Nino, Pacific ENSO
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There is a high probability of a new El Niño taking hold in the Marshall Islands and the north Pacific later this year, according to US weather forecasters.
By Journal on September 20, 2018
Alvin Jacklick, Bruce Bilimon, Cary Yan, David Kramer, David Paul, Kenneth Kedi, Kessai Note, Nitijela, RASAR, Rongelap, SOV
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HILARY HOSIA Arguments over a reported bribe attempt, the RMI’s “SOV” plan, and the proposed Rongelap investment zone dominated Nitijela’s first session day Monday after a three-week break for committee hearings. You could describe Monday’s session as a rugby scrum, with battling parties locked head to head and kicking the ball back and forth.
By Journal on September 20, 2018
California, Global Climate Action Summit, Hilda Heine, Jerry Brown
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President Hilda Heine praised California Governor Jerry Brown for sponsoring a major climate conference last week in San Francisco. “Thank you for the ‘Call to Action’ outcome from this Summit on behalf of a grateful nation,” Heine said after participating in the event.
By Journal on September 14, 2018
epidemic, pink eye
Back In The Day

Journal 9/18/1981 P1 Ground broken for hotel A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nauru hotel in Majuro took place September 16 outside the Eastern Gateway Hotel.
By Journal on September 14, 2018
Ebeye, LDS Charities, Ricky Raymond
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A donation of 260 chairs, 112 school desks, four tables and boxes of books arrived Ebeye late last month from New Zealand.
By Journal on September 13, 2018
Daniel Tang, Hilda Heine, Jeffrey SC Hsiao, ROC-Taiwan
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Prior to attending the 49th Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings in Nauru, President Hilda Heine received a courtesy call from outgoing ROC Ambassador Daniel Tang. President Heine extended her appreciation to Ambassador Tang for his two years here in RMI. Following her return from Nauru September 7, President Heine accepted the Letter of Credence […]
By Journal on September 13, 2018
Eastern Oregon University, Junior Junious, Laforce Ketwan, Laura Slinger, Nerita Jude, Paulina Anjolok, Wallowa County Park, Yumiko Mark
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KELLY LORENNIJ Eastern Oregon University (EOU) has risen in popularity among Marshall Islanders. This semester, nine new Marshallese students took four flights and an hour-long drive to get to the campus in La Grande, Oregon.