Holiday spirit hits Majuro
The spirit of Christmas was abundant at Assumption Schools Tuesday following a visit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce.
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BOMI Micro loan expansion
GIFF JOHNSON An agreement is expected to be signed next year that will more than double the level of funding for micro loans in the Marshall Islands.
Health teams mark 16 Days of Activism
As part of the international 16 Days of Activism campaign, Youth to Youth in Health and the Health Ministry teamed up to host World AIDS Day activities last Friday.
DAR rising from the ashes
Six weeks after a fire destroyed the DAR store, warehouse and apartments in Uliga, construction is moving for a new building to get
Laura action: Thrive, survive, 1.5
A community event at Laura Saturday brought attention to the call for climate action to limit rising global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celcius. The event raised attention to the climate issue on the eve of the November 22 virtual climate summit being hosted from Majuro by President Hilda Heine.
Ebeye school work moving fast
Ebeye Public School construction work is moving forward. Backfilling and compacting of the land for building number two is almost complete. Once completed, work on the first floor slab and block work will begin, reported the Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority last week. Form work for the foundations on building number three are almost complete. Pouring […]
‘Small Island’ launches RMI service
Matson’s new vessel Kamokuiki made its first voyage to Kwajalein and Ebeye Sunday and Monday. It arrived in Majuro Tuesday, delivering dozens of containers for local businesses and government. The Kamokuiki, which translates as “small island,” is providing direct service from the US west coast and Hawaii to the RMI.
Witten is on the job
Judge Witten Philippo is back at the High Court, following his Monday morning oath-taking at the direction of Chief Justice Carl Ingram. Witnessing the event were President Hilda Heine, Philippo’s wife Florine, other judges, members of the diplomatic corps, court staff and Philippo’s family and friends. Ingram took the opportunity of the swearing in ceremony […]
Energized walk against cancer
Amata Kabua Boulevard was glazed with hot pink last Friday as likatus and lakatus of all ages marched in support of Breast Cancer Month in Delap.
Laptops a hit at Assumption
KELLY LORENNIJ Assumption high schoolers received 24 new laptops — four traditional and 20 Chromebooks — from alumni and friends of the school.