By Journal on February 14, 2025
Hilary Hosia, Majuro tuna carriers, Mathawmarfach
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The end of January saw the presence of multiple tuna carrier vessels in Majuro lagoon, a sure sign of an uptick in transshipment activity. Last year was one of the slowest for tuna transshipments, with only 160 total transshipments compared to the 294 in 2023. There appeared to be five carrier vessels in lagoon Friday […]
By Journal on February 7, 2025
Federated States of Miconresia, Jerry Kramer, LT-804 tug boat, Maersk Saltoro, PII tug boat
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A Pacific International Inc. tug boat saved a Maersk container vessel carrying over 9,000 containers of goods. The vessel, Maersk Saltoro, was experiencing engine problems west of Pohnpei on its voyage to China. PII’s Marshall Islands Towing and Salvage Company “deployed its tug LT-804 on January 22 to assist the container ship, which was adrift […]
By Journal on January 31, 2025
Alex Pinano, Divine Waiti, Dr. Alex Pinano, Erika Peter, Hilary Hosia, Marshall Islands Red Cross Society
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HILARY HOSIA The Marshall Islands Red Cross Society celebrated the opening of its official headquarters in Majuro last Friday. The new headquarters sits between the United Church of Christ and the Courthouse in Uliga. The MIRCS was initially housed at the Marshall Islands Resort since the government enacted the MIRCS Act in November of 2013. […]
By Journal on January 24, 2025
Jam Matias, Leilani Macquinn, Miss Pacific, Moemoana Schwenke, Pat Poquita, Power 103.5FM, Six9Too, Yokwe TV
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Yokwe TV has been garnering a large following judging by the latest viewership data despite only recently returning to streaming original content that is being watched online by people in RMI and across the Marshallese diaspora in the US. Managing a TV news outlet is no walk in the park but that does not mean […]
By Journal on January 17, 2025
Alele Museum, Bokinbotin, Chewy Lin, Claret Chong Gum, Counil of Irooj, Eneko, Enemanit, Hilary Hosia, Iokwe Spirit, Ladie Jack, Miss Pacific, Moemoana Schwenke, Nitijela, Tiete Labor, tobolar, Waan Aelon in Majel, Yastamon
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HILARY HOSIA The arrival of Miss Pacific Islands Moemoana Schwenke to the Marshall Islands will go down in history as the most unique and entertaining of VIP arrivals to date. In her own words, Miss Pacific said “arriving in the Marshall Islands with a heart full of gratitude — I feel the love in my […]
By Journal on January 10, 2025
Alson Kelen, Eve Burns, Tony Alik, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM - Waan Aelon in Majel
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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 […]
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 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 20, 2024
Dr. Dave Ackley, Francyne Wase-Jacklick, Hilda Heine, Jenrok Track and Field, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy, Marshall Islands High School, Neilani Ackley, RMI Christmas lighting, Wilmer Joel, Yastamon
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For the first time, the annual Christmas lighting hosted by Mejerik Club was at the Jeṇrōk track and field last week. Multitudes of onlookers flooded the area eager to witness the illumination of the Christmas lights. Christmas carols were sung by Majuro Baptist Christian Academy and Marshall Islands High School. Midway the program, rain came […]
By Journal on December 13, 2024
Bank of Marshall Islands, BOMI debit card office, Dickson Lomae, Hilary Hosia, Imaikta Junior
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Hidden behind the many layers of departments within the Bank of Marshall Islands main branch in Uliga is the Debit Card and Marketing office. This is where the hardworking duo Imaikta Junior (left) and Dickson Lomae were spotted last week. Their job is to ensure customers are satisfied in a timely fashion. The office is […]