Greenpeace was recognized prior to departing the RMI by President Hilda Heine and the National Nuclear Commission. Representatives of Greenpeace joined the President and her Cabinet ministers for a meeting last week before Greenpeace’s vessel Rainbow Warrior set sail Sunday from Majuro lagoon. The Rainbow Warrior spent six weeks touring atolls in the RMI in […]
In her Constitution Day speech last Thursday, President Hilda Heine put her finger on a point that goes to the heart of the nation as it marked 46 years of constitutional government. After outlining many positive developments in recent times, she commented on the heavy outflow of Marshallese to the United States. “The critical question […]
Journal 4/30/1982 P1 DeBrum: No radiation agreement unless affected agreeForeign Secretary Tony deBrum said April 24 at the Majuro Compact talks on subsidiary agreement Section 177 — US responsibility for the consequences of nuclear testing — that the governments are not here to settle private claims by private parties. Nevertheless, in the next sentence of […]
KAREN EARNSHAW The words “Lest We Forget” were spoken in ceremonies all around the globe on April 25, with some of the first being heard in the Marshall Islands due to its international clock status. The phrase is a cornerstone of the hundreds of ANZAC Day dawn services held to commemorate all Australians and New […]
CMI marked its 32nd Foundation Day this week Monday at its Arrak Campus, which is soon to see expansion of its facilities. Among the activities were biit dancing and a cake cutting, which involved CMI student government President Wilmer Joel, CMI President Dr. David Newnham, President Hilda Heine, and Board of Regents Chairperson Meitaka Kendall […]
HILARY HOSIA Marshallese on dialysis treatment abroad now have the opportunity to return or visit home following the opening of the Majuro hospital Hemodialysis Center that took place Wednesday this week. For decades, Marshallese on referral treatment for kidney complications could not travel home because dialysis is required several times per week. “With the treatment […]
WILMER JOEL The national referendum and the special election for Namdrik Mayor were held simultaneously last Friday — with the main feature being a low turnout of voters at polling stations around Majuro. There were more voters in the afternoon than in the morning, according to some electoral officials at MIHS and RES who spoke […]
Journal 4/23/1982 P1 Japan, Marshalls sign bridge agreementJapan and the Marshall Islands on April 20 exchanged diplomatic notes providing for Japanese grant/aid to construct a bridge and small boat channel on Majuro Atoll. President Amata Kabua, who signed for the Marshall Islands, hailed the event for the international recognition it gives the nation. Hideo Tsuji, […]
Have you seen all the fabulous murals featuring children and nutrition themes cropping up all around town? They are at schools, like this one painted on the side of the Majuro Cooperative High School building, and on numerous stores around the island. This is a UNICEF-supported venture to promote awareness of children and their needs. […]
GIFF JOHNSON A deep sea mapping project will focus on the Marshall Islands as one of several islands in the region to have their ocean floors mapped later this year. The Ocean Exploration Trust is partnering with the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority on the upcoming visit of its vessel Nautilus. In addition to partnering […]
