By Journal on November 9, 2017
Alson Kelen, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Waan Aelon in Majel
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Japan Ambassador to the RMI Hideyuki Mitsuoka and the Director of Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) Alson Kelen signed a contract last week for a “Project for Improvement of Transportation for Training Materials for Waan Aelon in Majel.” The grant of $65,050 is funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The […]
By Journal on November 9, 2017
Alfred Alfred Jr., Dr. Ing-Wen Tsai, Hilda Heine, Taiwan Technical Mission, Taiwanese, Tsai Ing-wen
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To assist the Marshall Islands to address food security and nutrition issues, livestock and horticulture projects of Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) aim to increase daily protein and fiber intake for Marshallese by providing a pair of piglets and quality seedlings to households for propagation. To ramp up operations at the Laura farm, TTM renovated the […]
By Journal on November 3, 2017
$60 million, Giff Johnson, James Elster, Micronesia-US negotiations
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Journal 11/5/1977 P1 Demand $60M for denial rights By Giff Johnson Several major issues highlighted the first round of renewed Micronesia-US negotiations over the future political status of Micronesia. In a key development, the Micronesians presented a proposal to the US demanding specific compensation for denying the more than three million square miles of ocean […]
By Journal on November 3, 2017
Alson Kelen, College of the Marshall Islands, Hilda Heine, Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce, Solomon Sam Sport Center, Tsai Ing-wen, Waan Aelon in Majel
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce and the College of the Marshall Islands put out a great display of “One Island, One Product” under the Staff Sergeant Solomon Sam Sport Center Tuesday as part of the Marshall Islands program for ROC President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit this week. After speaking at Nitijela Tuesday morning, Tsai […]
By Journal on November 2, 2017
Hilda Heine, Imata Jabro Kabua, Kenneth Kedi, Nitijela, One Island, One Product, ROC-Taiwan, Taiwan Shuang Ho Hospital, Tsai Ing-wen
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HILARY HOSIA Republic of China/Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen received a standing ovation at Nitijela Tuesday following her announcement that Taiwan will allow Marshall Islanders visa-free entry to Taiwan in the near future. Tsai is the first foreign head of state to address a session of parliament. Before addressing President Tsai, Parliament Speaker Kenneth Kedi recognized […]
By Journal on November 2, 2017
Aliciya Ackley, Barton Kaios, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Juliana Joseph, Kathleen deBrum, Niro Tareo, Okinawa, Philmar Solo, Tony Theomae, Tsunami Awareness Day 2017
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The Embassy of Japan announced that six Assumption High School students — Juliana Joseph, Philmar Solo, Kathleen deBrum, Aliciya Ackley, Niro Tareo, Barton Kaios, and their supervisor Tony Theomae — will participate in the “High School Students Islands Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2017 in Okinawa.” Before their departure on November 3 from Majuro […]
By Journal on November 2, 2017
Alvin Jacklick, Carl Ingram, David Paul, Ellen Milne-Paul, Enja Enos, Hilda Heine, Kwajalein, Marie Lanwi-Paul, Mattlan Zackhras Mike Kabua
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Kwajalein Senator David Paul became President Hilda Heine’s right hand man following his appointment Monday as Minister in Assistance to the President and Environment. Chief Justice Carl Ingram presided over the swearing-in ceremony at the Cabinet conference room at the ICC, which was witnessed by David’s wife Dr. Marie Paul, and younger brother Tony and […]
By Journal on October 27, 2017
Truk State, USDA
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Journal 10/25/1979 P2 USDA must be stopped in the capital Ever since it was uncovered that more people than the actual population in Truk State were signed up to receive free US food, American largesse here has been considered more or less a “me too” affair — and understandably so. Certain individuals in the Marshalls, […]
By Journal on October 27, 2017
Aquaculture Technologies Marshall Islands, ATMI, cmi, College of the Marshall Islands, Hilton Kendall, KMI, PNA/Pacifical, Sabrina Bejang
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REBECCA LATHROP Hilton Kendall speaks proudly about the moi fish farm project that Aquaculture Technologies of the Marshall Islands (ATMI) piloted in 2012 and which currently employs nearly 40 local workers. The company has six cages that house the moi until they reach at least one pound, when they are marketable at $4 per pound. […]
By Journal on October 26, 2017
CPR, Edward Adiniwin, John Still Villi, National Training Council, STCW
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REBECCA LATHROP John Still Villi, lead instructor for observer training, and Edward Adiniwin, director for CMI’s Maritime Vocational Training Center, have just finished conducting several two-week Standard of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) classes where students learn personal safety techniques, CPR and first aid, fire prevention and fighting, and occupational health and safety. […]