Eighty-two students from the sixth grade at Rita Elementary School who were promoted to middle school status received certificates and awards last Friday under the theme: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:12). Out of the four sections, two students emerged with the top grade point average. The students are […]
While the Festival of Pacific Arts was happening in Hawaii, local business Lakadrikdrim held a fashion entertainment showcasing island wear and crafts last Friday at Jitak Likatu Bar. The show provided a platform for a group of young, for some, super young, models to showcase their talent and local handicrafts. One by one, each participant […]
GIFF JOHNSON There are no more “tomorrows” — the Micronesian Games are here! Athletes, coaches and officials are now living at the MIHS Micro Games Village, the Games food crew is turning out thousands of meals daily at the Village, and the RMI opening ceremony team is gearing for the big kickoff event this Saturday […]
Journal 6/5/1987 P2 Shoplifting on riseAn increase in shoplifting has been noted by island retailer Robert Reimers Enterprises, and although some of the culprits are being apprehended by no means are all deft-of-hands being intercepted. Quite a few discarded items of clothes have been discovered of late in their Majuro downtown store, evidence that switched […]
The Marshall Islands is receiving a boost from Australia for hosting an important regional women’s conference in Majuro in late July. Australia is providing $100,000 to the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs (MOCIA) and Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI) to support WUTMI’s participation at the upcoming Triennial Conference of Pacific Women – scheduled […]
The University of the South Pacific Campus in Majuro together with the Marshall Islands Public School System launched a master of education program at the end of May. The event took place at the USP Campus in Rairok and featured remarks from both USP and PSS representatives. The event was emceed by USP Campus Director […]
This graduation season saw proud parents, family members, and friends witnessing graduates from secondary schools to colleges in Majuro receiving their diplomas, certificates, awards, and degrees. As is customary in commencement ceremonies, graduates received academic awards or credentials, speeches from the salutatorian and valedictorian, turning tassels from right to left signifying alumni status, songs, and […]
The International Conference Center at the heart of Majuro is expected to showcase the most advanced and cutting-edge technology ever used in the sports arena in the Marshall Islands. Technical team from the National Telecommunication Authority has been busy the past few days installing computers and wires in preparation for the Micronesian Games. One gadget […]
Journal 5/29/1987 P1 Tackling suicidesIt was not long ago that nobody wanted to talk about the suicide problem in the Marshall Islands. But a workshop here last week attended by nearly 60 people showed that it is an issue that people are not just concerned with — they want to take action, too. Various ministries, […]
The large-scale airport paving and improvement project is expected to get underway in late July or early August, according to contractor Pacific International Inc. PII since early this year has been mobilizing its equipment and facilities in anticipation of the airport work. A large asphalt plant has been set up a mile to the west […]
