By Journal on January 3, 2025
Ataji Balos, Charles Takao Domnick, Ebeye
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Journal 1/6/1982 P8 Ataji blasts neglect of EbeyeNitijela opened its third Constitutional regular session January 4 and Charles Takao Domnick was sworn in as the member for Maloelap. In a strongly worded statement on the floor, Minister of Internal Security Ataji Balos complained about lack of government support for his department especially the lack of […]
By Journal on January 3, 2025
biit, Rita Protestant Church, RMI Christmas celebration, Wilmer Joel
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Christmas celebrations in the Marshall Islands saw various singing and biit (dance) performances come to life last week in the Christian churches. Local chapters came decked with colorful uniforms and unique designs. Voices were blasted to the maximum with harmony and melodies. As the biits went into motion, dancers were seen ecstatically leaping, gliding, bending, […]
By Journal on January 2, 2025
Hilary Hosia, Ladie Jack, Lobat Jepta, Majuro Atoll Local Government, Majuro City Hall, MALGov, Tiete Labuk Jepta
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HILARY HOSIA “If we are able to feed at least a thousand people this Christmas season, I’d say we did a great job as a team,” Majuro Atoll Local Government Mayor Ladie Jack told the Journal in response to the two-day Christmas program sponsored by MALGov lasts weekend. Last Friday and Saturday, MALGov held two […]
By Journal on January 2, 2025
Bee Ajji, Claret Chong Gum, Gisele Niedenthal, Jack Niedenthal, Mailynn Konelios-Langinlur, Majuro 5-Oh, Miss Marshall Islands, Netha Gideon, Rajah Lord, Roger Muller, Vivian Koroivulaono
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GIFF JOHNSON What does the right zori of Miss Marshall Islands, a plate of fried chicken and rice, and a Tumto Gang member have to do with securing a return of the stolen crown of Miss Marshall Islands? If you watch the latest release of Microwave Films’ Majuro 5-Oh, Episode 2, you’ll find out that […]
By Journal on January 2, 2025
Carl Ingram, Gerald Zackios, Hilary Hosia, Joe Bejang, Katt Chong Gum, Kessai Note, RMI Cabinet
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HILARY HOSIA Arno Parliament Member Gerald Zackios was sworn in as Minister of Education, Sports and Training Monday at the Cabinet Conference Room. Minister Gerald acknowledged gratitude to his predecessor former Minister Joe Bejang, adding that the two had met and discussed the way forward to help Gerald through a smooth transition. Lib Parliament Member […]
By Journal on December 27, 2024
Akio Heine, Robert Reimers store, Uliga Protestant Church
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Journal 1/1/1982 P1 More spending, less singingChristmas and money; money and Christmas. There seems to be a correlation between the two. In the few days before Christmas, stores around the capital were crowded with shoppers, particularly at Robert Reimers store. People were buying like crazy. Like there was no tomorrow. It seems like the spirit […]
By Journal on December 27, 2024
Lance Posey, Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce, Paul Wilson, RMI Australian Embassy, RMI Christmas Parade, RMI Taiwan Embassy, RMI US Embassy, Steve Hsia
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The diplomatic community was out in force for the annual Christmas Parade last Saturday, joining with numerous businesses, Majuro Atoll Local Government and the Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce. Taiwan Ambassador Steve Hsia, US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Lance Posey and Australian Ambassador Paul Wilson were all seen happily handing out goodies to children […]
By Journal on December 26, 2024
CMI Upward Bound, Pam Kaious, RMI Upward Bound, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The College of the Marshall Islands has a new director overseeing operations at the Upward Bound program. With a master’s degree in Curriculum Studies, Pam Kaious began working in May and is now in charge of managing Upward Bound’s planning, execution, and accountability in addition to making sure that all grant requirements are […]
By Journal on December 26, 2024
Moriana Phillip, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, RMI EPA, SPC
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Six Majuro schools now have access to safe drinking water systems that use filtered rain water. The program to get reliable and safe drinking water was implemented by the RMI EPA in partnership with donors the Pacific Community known as SPC and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Water stations were built […]
By Journal on December 26, 2024
Dave Ackley, Majuro Chamber of Commerce, MALGov Local Polcie, RMI Christmas Parade
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Santa — in the form of Dr. David Ackley — and the team came on wheels last weekend in the Chamber of Commerce’s 35th annual Christmas Parade. Residents received candies and goodies from the nine floats that started from Rita and headed to Laura. Even the pets came out to greet the paraders. The children […]