The first mental health facility of its kind in the RMI was opened last Friday with much fanfare.Speeches, ribbon cutting and a live band last Friday afternoon at Majuro hospital highlighted the opening of the country’s first “Mental Health Iakwe Ward.” The need for a crisis holding facility at the hospital was known for many […]
WILMER JOEL MIHS got off to a rocky start with no organized school-based activities for Education Week, while other schools were marching along with theirs throughout last week. The largest high school in the country was still in instruction mode. However that changed when the school administration conceded to the student leaders request for a […]
The US government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has awarded $1 million to the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) to provide 24,000 local language, place-based books to public schools, libraries, and learning centers across the Marshall Islands. The Pacific Sustainability Readers series of 24 books will address critical issues such […]
Journal 2/14/1986 P1 Ataji greets HiCom Senator Ataji Balos led a group of more than 50 Kwajalein landowners over to Kwajalein Island February 13 in a demonstration of their dissatisfaction with the Pentagon’s reply to their requests for increased ai, said sources on Ebeye. The action resulted in the snack bar being closed to all […]
Visiting students from Kwajalein Atoll High School were praised in Nitijela Tuesday, January 31. The student group made a quick stop in Parliament as part of their weeklong senior trip to Majuro. The group was chaperoned by KAHS Vice Principal Ricky Raymond. The students performed a song for the members in attendance and had an […]
Since stepping off a plane last week Thursday February 2, a team of veterinarians have had their hands full helping sick or injured dogs and cats, as well as helping to reduce the capital’s future dog population by spaying or neutering dogs. The team from Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services in Hawaii partnered with the locally-based […]
HILARY HOSIA The fact that Marshall Islands veteran V7AB commentator William Ring dubbed the Miss Marshall Islands Pageant “biggest and most enthusiastic” event he has ever seen speaks volumes. William has been broadcasting live events for the past 20-plus years and judging from his narration as the MMIP floats unfolded last Thursday attested to his […]
WILMER JOEL Miss Jaluit Claret Chong Gum of the Rikpikareej clan was crowned the new Miss Marshall Islands by former MMI Billma Peter last Saturday at a packed event in ICC that was viewed by thousands. In addition to the crown she also attained multiple awards including the People’s Choice award, Miss Peran (courage), and […]
Journal 2/7/1986 P1 ‘Navigator’ sailing to Majuro The Honolulu Theater for Youth play, “Song for the Navigator,” has been captivating sold-out audiences since it began performing in Hawaii last month. Later this month, Majuro residents will have the opportunity to view the play during the theater company’s tour of Micronesia. Thanks to the efforts of […]
This diving board located at one of the swimming pools by the park past the airport was a collaboration between Robert and Margina Cress (parents of former RMI medal-winning sprinter Roman Cress) and Pacific International Inc. The Cresses purchased the board and PII shipped and installed it for the community. A value-add for the thousands […]
