Basketball continues to be the sport of choice among Marshallese regardless of age as evident by the large turnout in the two-day Marshall Islands Basketball Federation-sponsored basketball clinic over the weekend. The mini-clinic catered to children ages 8 to 14 where basketball fundamentals were taught by members of the national basketball men’s and women’s teams. […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints concluded its multi-stake youth conference with a dance night earlier this month at the Long Island center. Ebeye and Majuro youth and leaders took it to the dance floor with exhilarating and amorous music from the Al in Majel band, which is their third performance for the […]
The 42nd annual Fisherman’s Day Marshalls Billfish Club tournament saw plenty of fish caught during the two days of fishing. Seven qualifying marlin were caught, including the winner by Captain Ronnie Reimers on Kirtake at 307 pounds. A total of 17 qualifying wahoo and tuna were caught, including the wahoo winner of 44 pounds by […]
Marshall Islands UN Ambassador John M. Silk presented his diplomatic credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on June 19 at the United Nations in New York City. Accompanied by spouse Mary Silk, Ambassador Silk’s presentation marks the formal start of his posting to represent RMI at United Nations Headquarters and throughout the UN system. Following […]
The intensity vibe shown in this photo between coach and players is rare. Uniquely, the head coach of the Palau men’s team at the Micronesian Games was a woman, Jubilee Kuartei, a long-time player, coach and the only FIBA-certified female referee in the Micronesia region. The level of undivided attention is proof of her unique […]
WILMER JOEL A groundbreaking for a new water reservoir funded by Japan, a project worth over $13 million, was held last Friday next to Katoj Park. In a statement from the Japanese Embassy, the project “contributes to securing clean and stable water supply and enhancement of resilience to climate change and natural disasters in the […]
The latest edition of the Pacific Festival of Arts opened in Hawaii this past weekend, with the large Marshall Islands delegation joining two dozen other islands at the opening festivities. The opening event was held at the Stan Sheriff Center at the University of Hawaii. Marshall Islands delegation featured Miss Marshall Islands Claret Chong Gum, […]
The Marshall Islands is receiving a boost from Australia for hosting an important regional women’s conference in Majuro in late July. Australia is providing $100,000 to the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs (MOCIA) and Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI) to support WUTMI’s participation at the upcoming Triennial Conference of Pacific Women – scheduled […]
The large-scale airport paving and improvement project is expected to get underway in late July or early August, according to contractor Pacific International Inc. PII since early this year has been mobilizing its equipment and facilities in anticipation of the airport work. A large asphalt plant has been set up a mile to the west […]
WILMER JOEL Putting together a graduation ceremony requires careful planning and preparation. Graduates and ushers at the College of the Marshall Islands gathered for the first graduation rehearsal last Friday. Meyar Margaret Laukon, associate dean of equity and engagement, and Jason Sam, coordinator of fitness, recreation, and sports, oversaw the practice. Each usher was assigned […]
