ISAAC MARTY Jabat Victor Olea Taneti, six pounds and two ounces, and Sam Lojeto Joiji, six pounds and four ounces, are the 2016 New Year’s Day babies. Both are a blessing to their families, but Jabat’s birth was also a blessing in itself as it took place without a nurse. Jabat’s unexpected arrival was a […]
Daniel Kramer’s goal to “make things more exciting” was more than accomplished with the huge New Year’s Eve celebration at Delap Park last weekend, an event that he honchoed. Billed as the Delap Park New Year’s Block Party, it exceeded expectations for great music and entertain, with thousands of Majuro residents flocking to the park […]
The Nitijela elected the youngest and only the second commoner as President Monday morning. By a narrow vote, new Senator Casten Nemra (left), 44, defeated seven-term parliament veteran Alvin Jacklick, 17-16, demonstrating how evenly divided the 33-seat chamber is. Nemra’s election reflects brilliant maneuvering in the lead up to Monday’s election by members of the […]
The Marshall Islands parliament elected its youngest President, and only the second commoner to hold the head of state position, Monday morning in Majuro. The narrow vote for newcomer Casten Nemra, 44, who defeated seven-term parliament veteran Alvin Jacklick, 17-16, demonstrates how evenly divided the 33-seat chamber is. Nemra’s election on his first day in the […]
GIFF JOHNSON The fishing treaty between the United States and the Pacific islands has collapsed. For the first time in nearly 30 years, the American tuna fleet will not be authorized to fish in the western Pacific starting New Year’s day, this Friday. The US government last week told the nearly 40 American purse seiners […]
Former Mayor Mudge Samuel filed two civil lawsuits in the High Court in mid-December attempting to halt certification of the official election results and to get a recount of Majuro votes. Both of Samuel’s motions for a temporary restraining order against Chief Electoral Officer Robson Almen were denied by High Court Chief Justice Carl Ingram […]
Simie Jurelong and Ineko Clarence (left and right, respectively, in the photo) are among few local surviving Japanese descendants in their generation on island who continue their welcome tradition for Japanese groups visiting Majuro. According to Simie, the group makes leis to welcome guests and also participates in gatherings such as the Japan Embassy-hosted ceremony […]
If opinions issued are an indication of activity, then the Traditional Rights Court under Chief Judge Walter Elbon has taken off these past two years. In 2014 and 2015, the TRC issued 10 opinions, five each year. Since its first opinion was issued in 1986, the TRC up to 2013 was averaging just one opinion […]
Journal 1/4/1974 P2 Hey! Majuro’s gone one — a real 24-hour place. Name’s Zackius’ Restaurant. Like 3am? We’re open. For the guys at the hospital, the police on patrol, the graveyard shit at the power plant and little hungry you, after late night powering, partying or dancing. P2 Micronesian float in Rose Bowl parade Micronesia […]
Nauru Airlines and Solomon Airlines have joined forces to promote new passenger and cargo links to the north Pacific. Effective this Friday, Nauru Airlines northbound flights operating via Honiara every Friday will allow travelers seamless connections on “same plane” services through to Nauru, Tarawa, Majuro, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Chuuk. Southbound flights operating every Sunday will […]
