By Journal on June 2, 2017
Carl Ingram, Joe Lomae, Jordan Lomae, Kenneth Kedi, Legislative Counsel, Nitijela
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Nitijela Legislative Counsel Joe Lomae became the newest member of the RMI Bar following his swear-in ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Carl Ingram last month. The ceremony was witnessed by Lomae’s family, Nitijela Speaker Kenneth Kedi and Nitijela staff. “Now that you’ve sworn under oath, don’t ever leave us,” Kedi joked while congratulating Lomae. […]
By Journal on May 26, 2017
Danson Benjamin, Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, Junko Shindo, Wilmer Aikwij, Woja Elementary
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The very first library for Woja Elementary School (WES) is underway, thanks to 87 Japanese donors. Project coordinator Junko Shindo, former Japan International Cooperation Agency volunteer teacher for WES (July 2013 – August 2015), said a library is a must for every school. Books are on their way from Japan as well, she said. Shindo […]
By Journal on May 19, 2017
Brenson Wase, Daniel DW Tang, Hilda Heine, John Silk, RMI, ROC-Taiwan donation
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Republic of China (Taiwan) Ambassador to the RMI Daniel DW Tang presented a check for $1,850,000 to President Hilda Heine, who thanked the ROC for its continued support towards the development of the RMI. Joining the handover ceremony were Ministers Brenson Wase and John Silk. The funding is part of the ROC (Taiwan) annual grant […]
By Journal on May 12, 2017
38th Constitution Day, cmi, College of the Marshall Islands, Majuro Atoll Waste Company, Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation, RMI-USP
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Prior to the 38th Constitution Day float competition last week, the Constitution Day Committee made an agreement to engage three judges — whose identities were kept secret from the public — to determine the winning floats. The identity of judges was kept secret even from the committee members to make sure there was no inside […]
By Journal on May 8, 2017
38th Constitution Day, Isaac Marty, One Island-One Product
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Monday’s celebration of the 38th Constitution Day anniversary was a festive occasion as this photo of Rita Elementary School students and staff suggests. Parade, floats, police honor guard, the special event One Island—One Product, sports competitions — you name it, we had it. Photo: Isaac Marty. More photos of Constitution Day events in the May […]
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 […]