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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s no problem to get media attention when you bring your own with you. That’s what Taiwan President Lai Ching-te did. Flying in on a China Airlines charter flight, there were almost as many incoming media people as Taiwan government officials with the president. The lineup of cameras at the Nitijela and other events during […]
The Marshallese dance group Bukon Labod participated in the Pasiwali Festival in Taiwan last week. They performed lively songs and dances at the indigenous cultural festival. “Pasiwali” is a word from the Amis tribe in Taiwan, and translates as “going east” in the direction of the sunrise. The eastern side of Taiwan is home to […]
