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
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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.
By Journal on September 13, 2018
Carl Ingram, High Court, Iso Langkio, Ladie Jack, Mudge Samuel, Robson Almen, Roy Chikamoto, Supreme Court
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Former Marshall Islands Chief Electoral Officer Robson Almen was correct in rejecting former Majuro Mayor Mudge Samuel’s request for a recount during the 2015 election, said High Court Chief Justice Carl Ingram in an opinion issued at the end of August.
By Journal on September 7, 2018
Bikini, Kili, Kili island
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Journal 9/11/1981 P1 President proposes atolls for nuclear waste Pacific islanders, apparently joined by Japanese officials, remained opposed to what at first looked like an amicable compromise to their dispute over Japanese plans to dump low-level nuclear wastes in the ocean. During a session of the third annual conference of the Association of Chief Executives […]
By Journal on September 7, 2018
Antari Elbon, KMWR, Larry Muller, V7AB
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A memorandum of agreement between V7AB Radio Marshall Islands and KMWR 98.9 FM Radio in Springdale, Arkansas was established last month
By Journal on September 6, 2018
College of the Marshall Islands, Distance Education Center, Jabor, Jaluit
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College of the Marshall Islands Distance Education Center on Jabor, Jaluit launched community projects over the summer that benefited Adult Basic Education students and the Jabor community.