MISAT results spark debate

MISAT results spark debate

GIFF JOHNSON “Eighth graders’ results a bomb” blared the page one headline in the Journal’s August 28, 2020 edition.Fast forward to this week, and the high school entrance results are out with almost exactly the same result as last year. In 2020, only 109 — 12.5 percent — out of 868 taking the test managed […]

Nitijela launches 2021 second session

Nitijela launches 2021 second session

WILMER JOEL Nitijela launched the opening of the August session Monday that showed an adequate turnout of 24 members of parliament at roll call, with seven excused and two absent. Members of the diplomatic corps, Colonel Thomas Pugsley and a delegation of USAG-KA officials, private and public sector representatives, church choirs and a sparse turnout […]

Japan-funded buses for Majuro

Japan-funded buses for Majuro

Japan Ambassador Norio Saito handed over the keys to three new school buses to Public School System Commissioner Kanchi Hosia last Friday at Delap Elementary School. The school buses are donations funded through Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grants Program for Laura Elementary School, Rairok Rainbow Elementary School and DES. Saito highlighted Japan’s contribution to RMI […]

RMI census gathers steam

RMI census gathers steam

GEOVANNIE JOHNSON EPPSO Director Fred deBrum and his team organized a promotional event for the upcoming RMI census at the Cabinet conference room at ICC with the Minister in Assistance and Environment Chris Loeak and numerous other officials in attendance. Joining the event were diplomatic officials from the US and Taiwan embassies, and representatives of […]

Kwajalein ends Lae streak

Kwajalein ends Lae streak

WILMER JOEL For the first time since 2013, someone other than Team Lae won the coveted men’s basketball championship in the Ralik Ratak National Championship tournament completed this past Saturday. The underdog team Kwajalein finally overthrew the seven-year defending champions Lae and ended their winning streak during the Ralik Ratak men’s Championship game at Laura […]

Outrigger is in business

Outrigger is in business

Journal 8/3/1984 P1 Auditor’s report to Nitijela The first semi-annual report of the Office off the Auditor General is printed and ready for distribution to the Nitijela. The report covers 21 separate assignments undertaken by the office, including one exercise by the Inspector General, Department of Interior. Among areas covered: Public Service Commission stating that […]

Jo-Jikum’s creative climate action

Jo-Jikum’s creative climate action

It’s the end of the summer semester for the College of the Marshall Islands and you know what that means? A new two-week program for Jo-Jikum to lead!The workshop is targeted to high school students who are learning songwriting, weaving or painting all related to climate issues.The Majuro-based youth organization just recently completed a film […]