By Journal on July 12, 2024
Jeton Anjain, Jonathan Weisgall, Ralph Waltz, Rongelap, Tomaki Juda, US Department of Energy
Back In The Day
![Nuke study gets delayed Nuke study gets delayed](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/twF-7-12-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Journal 7/10/1987 P1 2nd fish title for WallyWally Milne won the fifth annual Marshalls Billfish tournament last weekend. It was the second time Milne has taken top honors in the billfish division. He landed a 296 pound marlin. Milne received the Atjang Paul Memorial Trophy for outstanding sportsmanship and demonstrated excellence in fishing this year. […]
By Journal on July 12, 2024
42nd annual Fisherman's Day, Atjang Memorial Trophy, Baron Bigler, Carnie Reimers, Chewy Lin, Francis deBrum, Hangloose, Kirtake, Larry Hernandez, Larry Hernandez III, Leipuakenikeni Hernandez, Li-Manbwine, Ronnier Reimers, Stephen Clark Jr., Travis Clark
Feature Articles
![Team Hangloose skipper Larry Hernandez, III, third from right, came from behind last weekend to win the coveted President’s Cup for the first time, defeating 10-time Cup winner Captain Ronnie Reimers. In addition to winning the Atjang Memorial Trophy for good sportsmanship, Larry’s team won the tuna division with this 75 pound dogtooth tuna. From left at the MBC weigh-in: Francis deBrum, Travis Clark, Larry Hernandez Jr., Larry Hernandez III holding daughter Leipuakenikeni Hernandez, Stephen Clark Jr. and Miss Billfish Carnie Reimers. Photo: Chewy Lin. Anglers have a blast](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FL-hangloose-7-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The 42nd annual Fisherman’s Day Marshalls Billfish Club tournament saw plenty of fish caught during the two days of fishing. Seven qualifying marlin were caught, including the winner by Captain Ronnie Reimers on Kirtake at 307 pounds. A total of 17 qualifying wahoo and tuna were caught, including the wahoo winner of 44 pounds by […]
By Journal on July 11, 2024
Adri Hicking, Cheng Deng-ko, Darrel Matthew, Majuro Hospital, Ota Kisino, Shuang-Ho Hospital, Steve Hsia
News
![Taiwan Ambassador Steve Hsia, third from left, and Health Minister Ota Kisino, to the ambassador’s left, joined with Majuro hospital staff for the donation of diagnostic equipment and supplies related to diagnosing and treating epilepsy. Taiwan helps epilepsy diagnostics](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/taiwan-hosp-donation-7-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Marshall Islands faces significant challenges in effectively managing epilepsy, which is an illness of concern for the Ministry of Health and Human Services. “A major obstacle in the medical field is the lack of necessary resources and expertise for accurate diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy,” said the Taiwan Health Center in a release last […]
By Journal on July 11, 2024
AB Won Pat International Airport, Hilda Heine, Hilton Kendall, Joshua Tenorio, Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Maverick Eoe, Nauru Airlines, RMI Aviation Task Force
News Archive
![Nauru Airlines delegation recently met with President Hilda Heine, center, and members of the Cabinet and the RMI Aviation Task Force. Nauru eyes Honolulu route](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/aviation-7-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
A Nauru Airlines delegation met with the RMI Cabinet at the end of June to discuss opportunities for air service to Honolulu. This followed on a meeting between Nauru Airlines representatives, led by Deputy Minister of Aviation Maverick Eoe, and a large gathering of aviation-related business people and RMI agencies. On June 26, the Nauru […]
By Journal on July 11, 2024
Kelly Lorennij, Pacific International Inc., RMI capital building, Taiwan
News Archive
![The long-unused Marshall Islands capital building has been an eyesore in Majuro for many years. It is now slated for demolition. Photo: Kelly Lorennij. Capital building to be demolished](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/capital-back-7-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
After years of sitting dormant, largely unused and deteriorating, the former RMI capital building is slated for demolition to make way for construction of a new capital building. Cabinet issued an instruction to the Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Utilities to move the plan forward by engaging Pacific International Inc. to perform the demolition work. […]
By Journal on July 5, 2024
Majuro road
Back In The Day
![Majuro road nearly done Majuro road nearly done](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/twF-7-5-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Journal 7/3/1987 P1 McCoy farewelledRepMar and US military brass rolled out the red carpet July 1 in a ceremony at Majuro airport marking the end of the US Trust Territory. Janet McCoy was honored as the last High Commission by President Amata Kabua, who presented her with a wood-framed presidential citation. He praised her dedication, […]
By Journal on July 5, 2024
Antonio Guterres, John Silk, Pacific Islands Forum, Tonga, UN RMI Ambassador, United Nations
Feature Articles
![RMI Ambassador to the UN John Silk and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres following the formal diplomatic credentials presentation. Amb. Silk meets SG Guterres](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FL-UN-John-7-5.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Marshall Islands UN Ambassador John M. Silk presented his diplomatic credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on June 19 at the United Nations in New York City. Accompanied by spouse Mary Silk, Ambassador Silk’s presentation marks the formal start of his posting to represent RMI at United Nations Headquarters and throughout the UN system. Following […]
By Journal on July 4, 2024
Alson Kelen, Andreas Pfaffernoscke, Hilda Heine, Tony Alik, Waan Aelin in Majel, WAM
News Archive
![At the WAM recognition ceremony Tuesday this week, from left: German Ambassador to the RMI Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoscke, WAM Director Alson Kelen, and President Hilda Heine. At back is WAM Associate Director Tony Alik. Photo: Eve Burns. WAM honored for boat work](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WAM-7-5.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
A large number of VIPs and supporters of the Waan Aelon in Majel program turned out in force Tuesday this week at the still-under-construction canoe building facility. The occasion was recognition of WAM for its work in the “lagoon component of the Low Carbon Sea Transport Project,” which is funded by the German government’s international […]
By Journal on July 4, 2024
Andrew Morgan, Banton Jorlang, Bo July, Bo-July, Carly Sutch, Chewy Lin, Epeli Boteanakadavu, Goodwind Silk, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, Jitak En Likatu Bar, Kalani Kaneko, Kathy Posey, Life Skills Academy, PSS, Trisha Lometo, Vilisi Boteanakadavu, Villiana William
News Archive
![Life Skills Academy teachers and students Trisha Lometo, Villiana William, Vilisi Boteanakadavu, Carly Sutch, Epeli boteanakadavu and Banton Jorlang were treated like VIPs in the Bo July celebration at Jitak En Likatu Bar last Friday. Photo: Hilary Hosia. July 4 celebrated in style](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bo-July-7-5-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Although there were no fireworks to commemorate the July 4 celebration this year, the US Embassy in Majuro graced the event last Friday at Jitak with a new twist: A special highlight on teachers and students. The inclusion of educators and students in the US guest list is a first compared to previous […]
By Journal on July 4, 2024
Hawaii poice, Honolulu Police Department, Lee-Ann Noelani Heely, Micronesian culture, Oahu, Roy Valera
News Archive
![Hawaii police officers with staff and trainers from the Hawai’i Island Community Health Center at the recent comprehensive training program on Micronesian culture. Hawaii police bridge cultural gaps](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HI-police-7-5.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
In an effort to strengthen community relations and enhance cultural understanding, more than 40 Hawaii County police officers participated last month in the first-ever comprehensive training program on Micronesian culture. This inaugural initiative was conducted by the Hawai’i Island Community Health Center’s Health Equity team with the goal of bridging cultural gaps and improving interactions […]