By Journal on April 28, 2017
Bobby Muller, Deborah Shoniber, Kenneth Kramer, National Olympic Committee, Robert Pinho, Terry Sasser, Tony Muller, Waylon Muller
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The Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee extended the terms of five of its seven executive members, including President Kenneth Kramer and Secretary General Terry Sasser, at its every-four-year election last week at the Marshall Islands Resort. Nine sports federations affiliated with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) were eligible to cast votes in the election of […]
By Journal on April 21, 2017
Danny Wase, Drauna Waqasokolala, Hilary Hosia, Joe Tiobech, John Kaiko, Mike Halferty, Neal Keju, Ota Kisino, Phil Philippo, Randall McKay, RMI Leadership, Rufina Jack, Stanley Myazoe
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HILARY HOSIA A majority of mayors attending the 17th Executive Leadership Workshop at the Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele Room Tuesday demanded improved customer service from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications panel, which included bosses from Air Marshall Islands, Directorate of Civil Aviation, Shipping Corporation and Ports Authority. But Wotje Mayor Ota Kisino took the […]
By Journal on April 14, 2017
Ann Hayman, Ebon Atoll, Ione deBrum, Newton Lajuan, UN FAO
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ISAAC MARTY Have you tasted breadfruit pancakes, taro oatmeal, lime vinegar, or even banana jam? These are some of the products Ebon Atoll is conjuring to be part of RMI’s daily food fare. Ebon has been promoting local food security programs and agriculture marketing development projects since 2012 when Mayor Ione deBrum first took office. […]
By Journal on April 7, 2017
Ashlynn Joash, Jennifer Patterson, Max Johnson, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oscar Robertson, Russell Westbrook, San Antonio Spurs
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The most popular sport in the Marshall Islands (and among Marshallese everywhere) is basketball. Despite this popularity, usually the closest Marshallese get to an NBA game is watching on TV or sitting in row 97 in a 20,000+ seat arena. So how about stepping onto the court before a Western Conference showdown between the San […]
By Journal on March 31, 2017
chair Dr. Alex Pinano, Daniel Kramer, Francyne Wase, Frederick Nysta, Harry Herming, Hilary Hosia, Jack Niedenthal, Russell Langrine, Simpson Lalej, Telbi Jason, Valerie Hunnam, Witten Philippo
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The Marshall Islands Red Cross Society held its first board meeting with new Secretary General Jack Niedenthal at the helm Tuesday. Pictured back row are board members Daniel Kramer, Harry Herming, Simpson Lalej, Frederick Nysta, chair Dr. Alex Pinano, Witten Philippo, and Russell Langrine. In the front row are administration officer Telbi Jason, Secretary General […]
By Journal on March 24, 2017
Dr. Mei-Chien Chen, Majuro Hospital, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University
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An Ear, Nose and Throat doctor from the Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is scheduled to visit Majuro from April 5 to May 3, 2017. Dr. Mei-Chien Chen, will be providing her medical services at the Majuro Hospital every weekday from […]
By Journal on March 16, 2017
Japan volunteer, JICA, JOCV, Kwajalein Atoll High School, Marshallese-English dictionary, Tadashi Takaya, Taro Ogura
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Two Japan volunteers have created an “app” that puts the Marshallese-English dictionary literally at the fingertips of anyone who has a computer, tablet or smart phone. Japan International Cooperation Volunteers Tadashi Takaya, who is departing CMI later this month after two years in the IT department, and Taro Ogura, who recently returned to Japan after […]
By Journal on March 10, 2017
Endoscopy, Gastroscopy, Kennar Briand, Mailynn Lang
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The Ministry of Health held a soft christening ceremony for the new Gastroscopy (Endoscopy) machine last Friday at the Majuro hospital. The machine, which cost $270,824, comes with a fiber optic tube with a built-in camera system that would enable surgeons to view, identify and work internally on a patient’s body. “We are grateful and […]
By Journal on March 3, 2017
Hanson Kaisha, Majuro Atoll Local Government, MALGov, Marshalls Christian High School
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The Rongrong Island community celebrated the latest Majuro Atoll Local Government sports court development last Friday. A VIP lineup joined the ceremony for the new court at Marshalls Christian High School. Everyone was treated to lively dancing and singing by MCHS students, including this student-led rendition of the national anthem (pictured). Following the official ceremony, […]
By Journal on February 24, 2017
Assumption School, Chuuk, Ladie Jack, Majuro Atoll Local Government, MALGov, Xavier High School
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Thanks to Majuro Atoll Local Government Mayor Ladie Jack, students taking the Xavier High School entrance exam last Saturday at Assumption School went home on a full stomach. Close to 50 students from various schools in Majuro, including a Marshall Islands High School student hoping to transfer, showed up for the annual test for students […]