By Journal on April 18, 2025
Amira Benjamin, Carlos Island, Corrie Lejjena, Corrieography, Enelapkan, Hilary Hosia, Kwajalein, Lyeo Clement, Marshall Islands Red Cross Society, Nathan Nathan
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The Marshall Islands Red Cross Society held a refresher community engagement course with the community at Carlos Island (Enelapkan) on Kwajalein Atoll recently. The project is part of MIRCS’s community outreach with the same end goal for each community to be prepared and equipped to face droughts. MIRCS member from Majuro Wutmi Hermios was accompanied […]
By Journal on April 11, 2025
Arno, Canvasback mission, Derek Johnson, Herty Danny, Jacque Spence, Rana Widjaj
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Nine-year-old Rana Widjaj from Arno is all smiles after having her dislocated elbow fixed by the Canvasback Mission orthopedic surgeons on March 28. The problem with her arm had been spotted in 2023 during an earlier orthopedic visit so Canvasback co-founder Jacque Spence and the team organized, with help from the Arno Mayor, transport to […]
By Journal on April 4, 2025
Ebeye, Ennibur, Jaluit, Junior Paul, Kwajalein, Laura High School, Majuro, Wotje
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The annual Secondary School Practicum Program, providing valuable hands-on experience to 357 students across various ministries, agencies and private sector companies in Majuro, Wotje, Jaluit, Ebeye, and Enniburr, Kwajalein, launched late last month. This initiative is designed to bridge academic learning with practical workplace experience, equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their […]
By Journal on March 28, 2025
Ebeye seawall, Hall Contracting, Kwajalein, RMI Ministry of Public Works, Royal HaskoningDHV, World Bank funded
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The long-planned rock seawall on the southern end of Ebeye Island in Kwajalein is starting to take on a significant shape. According to the website of one of the contractors, Royal HaskoningDHV, the seawall will use about 65,000 tons of armor rock, which is heavy natural stone used for coastal protection and erosion control. The […]
By Journal on March 21, 2025
Almitha Clement McKay, Ben Kiluwe, Clarence Luther, Elson Helkena, Emlina Kaious, Hilary Hosia, Johniston Jetnil, Lisa Muller, Losie Jitiam Jr., Mika Luther, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Namdrik Mayor, Neti Nathan, Ruth Misko Graham, Tawe Clement
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HILARY HOSIA The race to determine the next mayor for Namdrik Atoll is formally underway following an official draw at the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs Tuesday. The Namdrik Special Election for the mayor seat is scheduled to take place on April 25 this year, timed to coincide with the vote on long-pending proposed […]
By Journal on March 14, 2025
Aidan Jung, College of the Marshall Islands, Fred Pedro, Hilary Hosia, International Chess Federation, Kiribati, Majuro Cooperative School, Marshall Islands Chess Federation, Nigel Short, Oscar Ragus, Paul Wilson, Ryan Marshall Page, Ryan Page, Vicktor Korchnoi
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HILARY HOSIA The establishment of the first ever Marshall Islands Chess Federation may take place within the year, thanks largely to the influence of world-renowned Chess Grandmaster Nigel Short who visited Majuro last week. Nigel is confident the Marshall Islands Chess Federation will be fully chartered by September this year, if the local actors do […]
By Journal on March 7, 2025
Ambassador Paul Wilson, Claret Chong Gum, Kallan Phillips, Kathryn Relang, Majuro Minions, Naka Bukida, Neri Wase, RMI Australian Embassy, Sueko Konkon Wase, wean Wase, Yone Wase
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The Majuro Minions group, which regularly sponsors volleyball clinics and competitions for children, will benefit from a new three-year funding agreement with the Australian Embassy in Majuro. “We’ve been partnering with them through our Direct Aid Program for the last two years, and seen them do excellent work to empower children and teenagers, and target […]
By Journal on February 28, 2025
Chewy Lin, Majol Canoe Paddling Club, Majuro Day, Team Delap, Team Rita
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Majuro Day paddling races organized by Majol Canoe Paddling Club generated intense competition and strong fan interest from shore last Saturday. A series of 250 and 500 meter sprint paddling races were held in three categories: women, men and mixed teams. The paddlers represented different wards in Majuro in line with Majuro Day.
By Journal on February 21, 2025
Giff Johnson, Marlyn Paul, Maureen M. Tani, Maureen Tani, Neitaak Kenny, Regina Alberttar, Regina M. Alberttar, RMI Valaentine's Day, Thomson Dooley, tobolar
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Tobolar Copra Processing Authority promoted its range of beauty products for Valentine’s Day last week. The staff put up a booth next to the processing facility and had varieties of coconut soap and coconut oil on sale. Of note is the improved labeling and packaging of the products that made them perfect as gifts for […]
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 […]