ECC roof plan revised
Plans to re-roof and renovate the former national ECC gymnasium continue to move along with various ups and downs that continue to delay a final solution.
Energized walk against cancer
Amata Kabua Boulevard was glazed with hot pink last Friday as likatus and lakatus of all ages marched in support of Breast Cancer Month in Delap.
Tuna operations ramp up
Port Majuro has been packed with fish carrier vessels and purse seiners engaged in transshipment activity. A total of 14 carrier vessels were counted in Majuro lagoon over the weekend.
Finance pushes SOE reform
Planning and reporting is required by all state owned enterprises (SOEs) in the RMI, said Finance Minister Brenson Wase last week in addressing needed reforms to SOE representatives. The SOE Act, which was adopted by Nitijela in 2015, lists these requirements. “I’ll read every report submitted,” said the Minister in response to questions from a […]
10-year case put to rest
Journal 10/23/1981 P1 Mili election found improper The Appellate Division of the High Court has directed that an order be issued for a new election for the Nitijela seat for Mili. Chuji Chutaro, who lost in 1979 by six votes to Alee Alik, challenged the election because 21 persons voted who were not on the […]
Media makes history in RMI
HILARY HOSIA A local media team compromising National Telecommunications Authority, College of Marshall Islands’ Media Center, V7AB Radio, Marshall Islands Basketball Federation and the Marshall Islands Journal made sport history by streaming live coverage of the BOMI 18th Ralik Ratak Basketball Shootout championship games earlier this month.
SOV: Step by step
KELLY LORENNIJ The RMI is making global headlines with ongoing work toward issuing the world’s first digital legal tender, the SOV (Sovereign).
Laptops a hit at Assumption
KELLY LORENNIJ Assumption high schoolers received 24 new laptops — four traditional and 20 Chromebooks — from alumni and friends of the school.
Tomaki honored in RMI
Flags flew at half mast this week for late Vice Speaker Tomaki Juda, who led the Bikini community for decades as mayor and senator.
New budget gives CMI a huge boost
Journal 10/16/1981 P2 $24M budget for FY1982 The Nitijela Appropriation bill for FY1982 proposed by Minister of Finance Atjang Paul (Ailinglaplap) shows an anticipated $24.7 million for the fiscal year beginning October 14. Revenue comes from four sources: local revenues, US grant general funds, special US agency grants, and foreign aid from Japan. Paul commended […]