HILARY HOSIA At week three of the Marshall Islands High School (MIHS)’s practicum program, students in the program have already warmed up to their temporary work sites. The 17 seniors assisting in various departments at National Telecommunication Authority can attest to this. “We learned how to do wirings and understand how wiring works,” said students […]
Two classes at Marshall Islands High School were scrubbing and cleaning vehicles last Saturday to raise funds. The junior officers were doing their car wash at the parking lot of the Public School System, while the 12G seniors were busy doing the same close by next to the entrance of Delap Elementary School. The students […]
“Hey, wait for me, where do I sign up?” came the faint voice of Hermon Lajar seconds before the 100 meter race for the masters category began during the second day of Majuro Day games at the track and field stadium in Jenrok. Officials raised their red flags to accommodate the last minute request and […]
GIFF JOHNSON From the opening of the ECC gym in Delap in 1997 to its closure in 2011 due to roof damage, I spent a remarkable amount of time inside it. Playing basketball, coaching teams, refereeing games, running training clinics for coaches and referees, managing sports events. If it had to do with basketball at […]
Two Marshallese were called to honor by the Springdale Police Department in Arkansas earlier this month. Michelle Nashion was awarded the Dispatcher of the Year and commendation, and also received a commendation and Life Saving Award for response to a shooting at Parsons Stadium. Officer Gomez Zackious was awarded a Medal of Valor and Purple […]
The 2015 duet between Solomon Islands signing star Rosie Delmah and famed Jamaican reggae singer Conkarah of Adele’s hit song “Hello” rocketed them to international acclaim. Since then, they’ve combined on many covers, including My Love (2019), Shy Guy (2019), and Always be my baby (2020). Now they have added a beautiful new song to […]
Visiting students from Kwajalein Atoll High School were praised in Nitijela Tuesday, January 31. The student group made a quick stop in Parliament as part of their weeklong senior trip to Majuro. The group was chaperoned by KAHS Vice Principal Ricky Raymond. The students performed a song for the members in attendance and had an […]
This diving board located at one of the swimming pools by the park past the airport was a collaboration between Robert and Margina Cress (parents of former RMI medal-winning sprinter Roman Cress) and Pacific International Inc. The Cresses purchased the board and PII shipped and installed it for the community. A value-add for the thousands […]
Positive changes are happening at the College of Marshall Islands in Majuro — one of which is the availability of meal plans for student residents of the newly refurbished dorms at the main campus in Uliga. Part of the upgrade after relocating from the Marshall Islands Resort and Hotel Robert Reimers Enterprises this month is […]
HILARY HOSIA Miss Marshall Islands 2023 was officially launched Tuesday at the Marshall Islands Resort following a statement of support by Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce John Silk. In his remarks, Minister Silk congratulated the 21 contestants and reiterated the importance of the event, which empowers young Marshallese women and showcases the uniqueness of […]
