By Journal on November 30, 2017
Chuuk, Chuuk lagoon, Floyd K. Takeuchi, John Fritz, Peter Christian, Peter Y. Sato, Xavier High School
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The Federated States of Micronesia and Japan in 2018 will mark 30 years of diplomatic relations with a yearlong series of events in Tokyo. The first will be an exhibit of photography of Chuuk Lagoon and Xavier High School by Floyd K. Takeuchi, which will be on display at the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) […]
By Journal on November 30, 2017
Kanchi Hosia, PSS, Public School System
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The Ministry of Education, Sports and Training is planning to create a “one stop shop” center at the former RMI/University of South Pacific in Delap that would boost service to the people and at the same time be convenient to MOE employees. Public School System Commissioner Kanchi Hosia said while construction is taking place, plans […]
By Journal on November 30, 2017
corruption, Eric Iban, Vienna
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A Marshall Islands official attending last week’s UN Convention Against Corruption biennial conference said the RMI is making progress to meet international standards for combating corruption. RMI Assistant Attorney General Eric Iban, who is the government’s focal person for the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), told UNCAC’s Conference of State Parties in Vienna that the […]
By Journal on November 30, 2017
Ariel Galido, Kirt Pinho, Larry Hernandez, Minna Pinho, Miss Kristina
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Last Thursday was memorable for the Pinho clan as the family and friends witnessed the return of the Miss Kristina landing craft to the sea following a ceremony at Robert Reimers Enterprise’s Shoreline. Assumption Parish Pastor Ariel Galido blessed the vessel before Kalani Wase broke a champagne bottle on the bow. “Traditionally, the Pinho family don’t […]
By Journal on November 30, 2017
Marshall Islands High School
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Marshall Islands High School was able to pull in a large junior crowd for its concert last Friday at Robert Reimers Enterprises compound. The annual event was to run for two days and had the support of school staff, Parent-Teacher-Association and students. Students involved in performances stuck around to join teachers and staff for a […]
By Journal on November 30, 2017
dump/landfill, ombudsman, sports facilities
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Journal 11/21/1975 P7 A hitch Recent damage to Majuro’s dock, apparently caused by the docking of a ship, will have to be repaired before a newly announced shipping service can begin. Matson Navigation Company has stated its towed ship operation will not be able to dock at Majro unless the dock is repaired. Matson has […]
By Journal on November 30, 2017
Enewetak, Honolulu-Star Bulletin, Lujor, nuclear cleanup, nuclear waste, radioactive, radioactive debris
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Journal 25, 1977 P1 US courts reject Kwajalein case Marshall Islanders will get no help from the US Supreme Court in their claim that the Navy took Roi-Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, from them without adequate payment for use in the Kwajalein Missile Range, Gannett News Service reports. The court October 3 declined to review a […]
By Journal on November 10, 2017
Christmas, Ebon, Inedrel
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Journal 11/14/1975 P1 Unity can survive “There is no such thing as disunity in Micronesia.” With these words, Micronesian Constitutional Convention delegates Luke Tman of Yap told Micronesian university students in Hawaii during a radio interview that amor issues facing the constitutional convention would be resolved this week. P7 About preservation by Mary Browning “One […]
By Journal on November 10, 2017
Hansen Kaisha, Iolap, Jeirok, Jimmy Caesar, Jina David, Jouban Kabua, Ladie Jack, Lina Amsa, Lobat, Ritok Jack
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Four Laura local council members happily joined a ceremony at Majuro Atoll Local Government headquarters in Delap Monday this week. Majuro Mayor Ladie Jack and his wife Ritok were on hand to deliver flatbed trucks to the four council members for use in their constituencies. Those receiving the keys to the trucks were: Lomar Councilwoman […]
By Journal on November 9, 2017
Marshall Islands Fishing Venture, MIFV, strike
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HILARY HOSIA The Marshall Islands Fishing Venture fired two employees this week after learning the two initiated a strike last Friday that resulted in dozens of workers not showing up to work at the Delap fish base. The human resource office at MIFV estimated over 20 workers didn’t appear for work based on false information. […]