By Journal on November 12, 2021
Clenneter Leyrsose, College of the Marshall Islands, Irene Taafaki, John Zedkaia, Pam Kaious, Stevenson Kotton, Upward Bound, Verenaisi Bavadra, William Reiher, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL In honor of college students who were the first ones to graduate from their families, the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) organized the first ever First-Generation College Celebration last week at the College’s courtyard. CMI’s event followed in the footsteps of the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and NAPSA’s Center for […]
By Journal on November 5, 2021
Australian Aid, Blood Drive, Delap Park, Eve Burns, Fiji community, Marshall Islands Red Cross, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Sakiusa Kamaqesa, Tauaita Sunirara
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The Fiji community along with Australian Aid, Ministry of Health and Human Services, and Red Cross operated a clinic at Delap Park last Saturday for people who wanted to donate blood to help Majuro hospital. Organizers said it is their plan to conduct a blood donation drive every three months. Fijian lab techs who work […]
By Journal on October 29, 2021
Alana Hernandez, Beh's cakeshop, Breast Cancer Awareness month Night market, Breast Cancer Society, Cancer Support Group, Christian Labaiwod deBrum, harti Bachani, Jabubu, Kairi Wase, Kiran Datwani, lyna Barwa Jacklick, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Nika Wase, Nilep Kendall, omen United Together in the Marshall Islands, Robert Reimers Enterprises parking lot, Saakshi Bachani, Wilmer Joel, Zyla Momotaro
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WILMER JOEL For the first time ever during Breast Cancer Awareness month, a “Pinking of you” Night Market was organized as part of community outreach awareness raising. Last Saturday night’s event was organized by the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Breast Cancer Society, Cancer Support Group, and Women United Together in the Marshall Islands […]
By Journal on October 22, 2021
Ao Kapijuknen, Chessika Jim, Estella Matthew, IOM, IOM International Development Fund (IDF), OCIT, Tourism Division, Women-Led Domestic Tourism Pilot Program
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Office of Commerce Investment and Tourism (OCIT) recognized two local entrepreneurs at a special ceremony late last month. Estella Matthew and Chessika Jim are the first to receive seed funding through the Ao Kapijuknen Women-Led Domestic Tourism Pilot Program. The two women went through an […]
By Journal on October 15, 2021
Ailinglaplap, Economic Policy Planning and Statistics Office, Frederick deBrum, Jabat, Lib, Namo, RMI national census, Ronald Jorthan
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The RMI national census is nearing completion, with most of two urban centers and outer islands completed. The census was launched August 23 and is now nearing the two-month mark.Economic Policy, Planning and Statistics Office Director Frederick deBrum said this week that census enumerators are now working to connect with households that were missed during […]
By Journal on October 8, 2021
Albert Albettar, Alson Kelen, Amata, canoe race, Clansey Takia, Culture Day Litakboki caneo race, Daryl Matalang, Gary Ehrsam, Jabkwoñ, Johnny Jone, Kelly Kajañ, Laura to Delap caneo race, Miss Miko
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Last Friday’s Culture Day Litakboki canoe race was a challenge in multiple ways. Majuro’s version of the famous Ailinglaplap Jebro race featured a nearly 30-mile-long course from Laura to Delap — nothing like the usual downtown races that run a triangle route from Delap to Ejit Island and back. Some 15 outriggers representing different atolls […]
By Journal on October 1, 2021
Abacca Anjain-Maddison, Arlin Tomeing, Arrak Quarantine Facility, quarantine, US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll
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Former First Lady Arlin Tomeing was among 43 people who arrived in the RMI this week Tuesday to begin a two-week quarantine. Seven people deplaned at Majuro for isolation at the Arrak Quarantine Facility, while 36 are quarantining at the US Army Garrison — Kwajalein Atoll. Deputy Chief Secretary Abacca Anjain-Maddison said Wednesday in a […]
By Journal on September 24, 2021
Culture Week, Eve Burns, Kindergarten, Laura Elementary School, Lutok Kobban Alele, Woven hats
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Laura Elementary School opened its Culture Week on campus with a lot of fun. Students and teachers wore woven hats in support of Lutok Kobban Alele program for the week. They continued their day with Marshallese biit dances and chanting, which brought a lot of cheering and laughter from parents, students and teachers. Students at […]
By Journal on September 17, 2021
Anjanette Kattil, David Paul, Drille J. Kabua, Hirata Kabua, Jeffery SC Hsiao, KALGov, Kwajalein Atoll Local Government, Michael Kabua, Taiwan Day, Thomas Pugsley
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The Kwajalein Atoll Local Government announced the sponsorship of Taiwan Day on Ebeye to thank and recognize Taiwan’s assistance in health and agriculture. The special day was held September 9. Taiwan Ambassador Jeffery SC Hsiao and Madam Hsiao were invited, along with traditional leader Drille J. Kabua representing Iroojlaplap Michael Kabua, Nitijela Member David Paul, […]
By Journal on September 10, 2021
Council of Irooj, iroojlaplap, Kotak Loeak, Nitijela, USAG-KA
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Iroojlaplap Kotak Loeak died this past weekend at Majuro hospital following a brief illness. He was 81. For decades, the iroojlaplap served as the chairman of the Council of Irooj, a post he held until his passing last weekend. One of his last public events was speaking to the August 9 opening of Nitijela. It […]