Journal 9/13/1983 P1 Less than 40% left to countAs of early Monday morning, approval of the Compact was leading y 58 percent. So far 3,278 ballots were cast in favor of the Compact, while 2,389 ballots were cast against. Roughly 60 percent of the total vote has been counted. P1 Coalition meets to discuss optionsCoalition […]
The Peace Corps has signed a letter of intent to establish the North Pacific program with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau, according to announcements issued last week from Palau during the Pacific Islands Forum. US State Department Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau announced that Peace […]
A series of remarkable statistics surrounding the recently concluded visit to Majuro hospital of Canvasback’s eye team tell only one part of the story — an important part to be sure. The eye team during its two weeks here saw 374 patients, performed 176 surgeries, and dispersed 69 reading glass and 222 sunglasses. Another 99 […]
New RMI Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Catalino Kijiner formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE during a credential presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. The presentation of credentials marks a milestone in the diplomatic relations between the […]
Iroojlaplap Michael Kabua’s arrival to Majuro was about 36 hours delayed from the original plan. A special flight returning his remains from Taiwan to Majuro arrived before sunrise Saturday morning, triggering an eventful several days of funeral services. He was transported by police-escorted motorcade in a specially designed enclosure on a truck with a thatched […]
Journal 9/6/1983 P1 Both sides predict plebiscite victoryBoth supporters and opponents of the Compact of Free Association between the Marshall Islands and the United States predicted victory in the plebiscite tomorrow (September 7). Speakers at Aet, or Yes rallies of the Ailin Kein Ad Party, have said they will win 90 percent of the vote […]
Pohnpei Governor Stevenson A. Joseph flew to Majuro to receive eye treatment and surgery at Majuro hospital from the visiting Canvasback Mission ophthalmology team. The treatment was conducted through a MiCare medical referral, yielding substantial cost savings for MiCare compared to a typical referral to the Philippines, the Pohnpei Governor’s Office said. Canvasback Missions is […]
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a boarding inspection exercise with the Sea Patrol Division of the Marshall Islands Police Department and other law enforcement agencies here. They used the MIRS Jelmae, the patrol vessel donated by Australia, for the exercises. The exercise aimed to improve maritime onboard search techniques through hands-on training to support […]
The Kwajalein Atoll Local Government has updated its solid waste management plan 2026-2030 and the result was handed over to Mayor Hirata Kabua and council members last week on Ebeye. Recognizing the “significant milestone” of completion of the updated waste management plan by KALGov’s Solid Waste Management Team, Mayor Hirata and his team turned the […]
EVE BURNS Reporting from Palau The first resolution aimed at putting sea level rise at the top of the international agenda will be introduced at the United Nations later this month. The development is being championed by President Hilda Heine and the RMI government. “This is the first time that we’ve done that, and I […]
