Journal 10/1/1982 P1 Kwajalein talks underway in WashingtonThe talks in Washington, DC on Kwajalein are scheduled for October 2. The interim use agreement for Kwajalein Atoll use by the military expired yesterday (September 30). It contains a renewal clause which says that the governments expect to renew it subject to satisfactory progress toward a free […]
WILMER JOEL The culmination of cultural week rounded off with a first-of-its-kind event featuring 10 high school students displaying traditional attire, telling stories, and performing dances and songs last Friday hosted by the Alele Museum and Public Library. The “Jined Kiped” showcase highlighted legendary Marshallese women renowned for their beauty and prowess. The participants represented […]
President Hilda C. Heine delivered a statement at the Global Climate Adaptation Action: Shaping Resilient Futures event, hosted by the Global Center on Adaptation on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The high-level dialogue was co-convened with the governments of Norway and Kenya and brought together […]
WILMER JOEL The spirit of manit (culture) was palpable nationwide last week. It was that time of year where everyone got together to venerate Marshallese culture through numerous forms of expression. Throughout the week, locals were adorned in a variety of stylish and traditional outfits and accessories, adhering to each day’s assigned wear. Marshallese music […]
GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands Immigration and the RMI Passport Office have a new home that was officially opened Monday this week. And, specifically speaking, the RMI Passport Office actually has two new offices, the second of which will be opened in the coming weeks. The new office is located at the former supermarket/deli between ELM […]
Journal 9/28/1982 P1 President heads to Washington; Some Kwajalein landowners already therePresident Amata Kabua left last night headed for Washington, DC and talks with US officials on increased assistance to Kwajalein Atoll where the US conducts strategic missile tests. Kwajalein landowners have said they will spread out from their occupation in camps on 1 October […]
The RMI Sea Patrol’s Lomor 03 departed Majuro for the last time last weekend. It is heading to Australia to be decommissioned — a fancy way to say its life is over after 34 years of providing search and rescue support, fisheries surveillance, and collection and investigation of drugs on remote outer islands. Lomor 03 […]
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine left Majuro Saturday night headed for New York City and this week’s annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly session. She was scheduled to speak to the General Assembly Wednesday evening between 6-7pm (New York date), late morning, 10-11am Thursday this week Majuro date. In the lead up to […]
Ahti Moses, a youth representative from the Enewetak community organization Elimondik, recently spoke at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva regarding the ongoing suffering of the Enjebi and Enewetak people due to US nuclear weapons testing. At just 16 years old, he is the first ri-Enjebi/ri-Enewetak to speak at UN Headquarters. Ahti was selected by […]
GIFF JOHNSON There were three major outcomes of the high-level United States government visit to Majuro last week. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo led a delegation for an overnight visit to Majuro that included talks with President Hilda Heine and her Cabinet, tours of fisheries operations, and an […]
