The COP29 global climate summit in Azerbaijan features a large delegation from the Marshall Islands, including a significant contingent of young people. They have been speaking on different subject panels, networking with donors and people from other countries, and representing the Marshall Islands in its outreach program at COP29.
The new tax law that was approved recently by Nitijela will not go into force for at least four-to-five months from now. Although Public Law 2024-14 Income Tax Amendment was signed and certified by Speaker Brenson Wase and Clerk Moreañ Watak on October 8, the tax change that affects withholding tax isn’t likely to take […]
The World Bank will pump $60 million into the Marshalls Energy Company for a mix of alternative energy systems for Majuro, Ebeye and six outer islands where MEC supports power operations. There is no funding in the new grant for new diesel-powered generators. The goal appears to be to provide MEC with solar power capacity […]
Journal 11/20/1987 P1 Majuro five still aliveMajuro’s five incumbents head the list of vote getters in the final but unofficial vote count for all Mauro election wards. The unofficial results showed President Amata Kabua at the top, Hemos Jack was second, while Phillip Muller and Tony deBrum were a close third and fourth. Henry Samuel […]
If you thought that lectures are only given in a classroom setting in the Marshall Islands, then think again. Instructor Kendal Romany and a group of College of the Marshall Islands students took it to the oceanside during low tide and went through their class assignment. The assignment was to collect rocks and sediments and […]
From President Hilda Heine to a large contingent of Marshallese youth, the Marshall Islands has been actively participating in the global climate summit, COP29, in Azerbaijan since late last week. Marshall Islands youth representative at COP29 Jewan Jamore spoke at the Global Centre for Climate Mobility side event at the the Climate Summit in Azerbaijan […]
HILARY HOSIA If you are concerned whether you will miss out on the “Enra” registration because you are off island temporarily, well, great news: Registration will continue at Marshall Islands Social Security Administration office after the current initial two-week registration period ends. The Enra program is also known as the Universal Basic Income system, which […]
GIFF JOHNSON The European Union and the Marshall Islands have a strong and nuanced relationship that goes far beyond aid provided to this nation, the European Union ambassador told the Journal on her first visit to Majuro last month. Ambassador Barbara Plinkert has been the EU’s representative to the RMI and multiple Pacific Island countries […]
Journal 11/13/1987 P1 Ebeye surgeon honoredEbeye’s chief surgeon Dr. Serano Salvador received the highest honor bestowed upon surgeons by being awarded a fellowship by the American College of Surgeons. P7 Marshallese inducted into servicesLate last month, a group of 40 young people from the Marshalls and Federated States of Micronesia were sworn in at a […]
A new Marshall Islands doctor was welcomed into the medical community for service to the RMI last week. Dr. Delson Benjamin was honored for completing his internship training program, which followed his graduation from medical university in Taiwan. He is the 12th doctor to graduate from Taiwan’s Ishou University.He was recognized by Health Secretary Francyne […]
