By Journal on August 24, 2017
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ISAAC MARTY Fire fighters, policemen, nurses, doctors, and other first responders rushed to Amata Kabua International Airport for a plane crash response drill Tuesday night. This was the biannual Full-Scale Emergency Exercise (FSE) required by RMI Directorate of Civil Aviation and US Federal Aviation Administration, said RMI Ports Authority Airport Manager Thomas Maddison. The scenario […]
By Journal on August 24, 2017
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Forty-four complaints of illegal actions on the part of government workers and officials have been lodged with the Auditor General’s office over the past two years. In his latest report to Nitijela, issued last week, RMI Auditor General Junior Patrick said his office received “13 new allegations related to bribery in official matters, check forgeries, […]
By Journal on August 24, 2017
Bravo Shot, Bruce Linghu, Cei'Ena, Hilda Heine, Jack Ading, Nobel Peace Prize, nuclear testing, Paris Agreement, Rosalie deBrum, Tony deBrum
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HILDA HEINE President It is with great sadness and a very heavy heart that I announce that the Marshall Islands lost a national hero Tuesday with the passing of our Climate Ambassador and former Minister Tony deBrum. Tony passed away peacefully in Majuro, surrounded by his proud father, as well as his wife and […]
By Journal on August 18, 2017
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Journal 8/20/1973 P1 Distad to challenge land claimants A suit to determine the validity of a government lease on land located at the site of Majuro’s old airport is likely to be filed soon, according to Marshalls District Administrator Oscar deBrum. The controversy over the land was precipitated several weeks ago when a couple began […]
By Journal on August 18, 2017
Abija Lometo, Anje Banjo, Hilda Heine, RMI seal, Waan Aelon in Majel, wood carving
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Abija Lometo (left) and Anje Banjo proudly displayed a polished RMI Seal plaque with President Hilda Heine last Friday during the Waan Aelon in Majel Apprenticeship Project Award ceremony at Marshall Islands Resort’s beach side. The RMI Seal was one of dozens of woodworking products made by the trainees. Various crafts done by students were […]
By Journal on August 17, 2017
Arno, Casiano Jetnil, Christy Jiwirak, Okeanos, St. Paul School, Stephen Jiwirak, Tinak, Vaka Motu
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Rusted tins, damaged old roof, and cracked concrete walls confirm Tinak Elementary School in Arno needs more than just repairs. The Journal visited the school with Head Teacher Stephen Jiwirak when Okeanos Vaka Motu transported Jiwirak and his family from Majuro last Friday. Jiwirak explained the school was formerly St. Paul School and was run […]
By Journal on August 17, 2017
Colin Winchester, District Court, Dr. Livingston Armytage, Ingrid Kabua, Jane Patrick, Judge, judges, RMI High Court, RRRT, SPC, Traditional Rights Court, TRC
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Seventeen Community Court judges from outer islands are engaged in a weeklong training with judges from Australia as well as RMI High Court, Traditional Rights Court, and District Court judges on issues including domestic violence, judicial ethics and court administration. The training is sponsored by the Pacific Judicial Strengthening Initiative that is funded by New […]
By Journal on August 17, 2017
Alexandre Sanchez, Alson Kelen, Archie Horiuchi, Ejnar Aerok, Elmi Juonraan, Ivanancy Vunikura, Kathrilla Rikeo, Okeanos, Vaka Motu, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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ISAAC MARTY The first service to the outer islands for the Okeanos Foundation’s Vaka Motu started last week with a visit to Arno. It departed Uliga Dock Thursday evening and arrived Arno the next morning. School supplies, medical supplies, and few passengers were delivered successfully to Malel Island. Some things were taken to Ul en […]
By Journal on August 11, 2017
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Journal 8/15/1975 P9 About the missile base at Kwajalein By Mary A. Browning “As your plane comes in to land, the radar towers, giant domes, tracking dish antennae and other structures dotting the chain of tiny islands rise up like a missile-age Stonehenge in the mid-Pacific,” writes Walter Pincus. “Visiting Kwajalein,” is the title of […]
By Journal on August 11, 2017
Albert Albertar, Alson Kelen, Gordon Note, Kone Jubar, Kottar Ta, Majuro Urok Club, Marshall Islands Resort, MIR, Peter Robert, Waan Aelon in Majol
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HILARY HOSIA Marshall Islands Resort celebrated its 21st anniversary Saturday with a full day of festivities, including the famed “Kone Jubar” or Iron Man race. Ten canoes signed up for the Kone Jubar competition. Each canoe had a team of two, with the exception of a bigger canoe that required three men to sail. To […]