Journal 1/8/1982 P1 Small waves hitSome houses were flooded Friday by waves similar but smaller than those of 1979. A few pig pens and wooden structures were swept away in all the old areas such as Enenedrik and the north end of Uliga. Water entered some US-funded Individual and Family Grant (IFG) houses in Enenedrik, […]
EVE BURNS Families, friends and supporters gathered at the Waan Aelon in Majel program last month to witness the latest successful graduation for the program’s long-term life and vocational skills training program. The WAM vocational training is known for helping young adults getting back to school or getting into the work force. The program combines […]
GIFF JOHNSON Majuro experienced its worst year for tuna transshipment in more than 10 years. Statistics show that there were 160 tuna transshipments in 2024, according to data provided by the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority. This is below even the Covid-slowed year 2020, when only 175 transshipments were conducted in Majuro, largely due to […]
HILARY HOSIA As Parliament resumed on Monday this week, President Hilda Heine began her state of the nation address with a moment of silence to honor the four people missing at sea following a tragic boat incident that took place between Majuro and Arno last Monday. The four victims, two males and two females, have […]
WILMER JOEL A 20-foot passenger and cargo boat sank in heavy seas near Arno Atoll just before the New Year, with four passengers still missing and presumed lost. Only three of the seven people on the small boat that sank December 30 were able to use ocean currents to swim into Majuro. The three washed […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
