GIFF JOHNSON The RMI EPA has won $29 million in damages for the grounding of a ship on Taka Atoll near Utrok in 2019 — but can it collect from the company and its insurer? High Court Chief Justice Carl Ingram ruled late last month in the RMI EPA’s favor against Ningbo Eurasian Ocean Fishing […]
Three cheers for Team Kirtake for weighing in a 332-pound marlin, a 13-pound tuna, a 34-pound wahoo, and a 26-pound barracuda making a total of 410 pounds. According to a release from the Marshalls Billfish Club about the Budweiser Catch 5 fishing Tournament held on Saturday, Kirtake (Captain Ronnie Reimers) took home the Budweiser special […]
The annual Christmas parade happened Saturday and, perhaps reflecting the distracting times we live in, the parade was smaller in terms of number of participating floats compared to past years. The parade was organized by the Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce, and went from Alwal Rita to the end of Laura. A small number of […]
Journal 12/8/1982 P1 Dancing with joyThe Rongelap airfield was opened this Monday by an Air Marshall Islands flight. Rongelap people prepared a welcome including dancing. Journal 12/13/1991 P1 ADB $7 million to develop fisheriesA $7 minion loan and technical assistance package to develop a locally based fishing industry in the Marshall Islands has been successfully […]
Personally, we like Mondays. A lot of people complain about blue Monday and so on, but for us it’s just another day to move around and see what’s happening in town. Further to this blue Monday thing, workers at government offices are often criticized for showing up late to work etc. So there we were, […]
The RMI government together with the German-funded Low Carbon Sea Transport Project implemented by GIZ, successfully concluded a three-day regional workshop bringing together government institutions, vessel operators, technical experts, regional organizations, and international partners. The workshop marked an important milestone in advancing the RMI’s maritime decarbonization agenda and strengthening cooperation for the next phase of […]
The RMI government officially opened a newly renovated multi-purpose cafeteria and upgraded commercial-grade kitchen equipment at Northern Islands High School Monday this week. This milestone marked a significant step forward in strengthening student well-being, learning environments, and community engagement. The ceremony opened with acknowledgements to national leaders, traditional leaders, local government officials, church leaders, community […]
A well-attended event celebrating completion and opening of the new MIPD Sea Patrol headquarters in Delap happened Saturday afternoon. Japan Ambassador Hirohisa Soma was on hand to cut the ribbon with MIPD Commissioner Hemona Jack, as well as hand over the ceremonial key to Justice Minister Wisely Zackras. Lively music from the AIM Band lent […]
Journal 12/2/1982 P1 President Kabua seeking aid in Far EastPresident Amata Kabua left December 1 on a 10-day trip to the Far East, according to Resources and Development Minister Kessai Note. The trip to Taipei, Hong Kong, possibly Manila and Guam was described as a continuation of the trip that was interrupted in June by […]
Canvasback Missions will mark its 40th year of medical services in the Marshall Islands in 2026. The California-based non-profit group launched services to the Marshall Islands in 1986, working with the late Outer Islands Dispensary System Director Arata Nathan. “The first year we worked in the RMI under Arata Nathan was 1986,” recalled Canvasback co-founder […]
