By Journal on December 23, 2016
Alson Kelen, Christmas, Isaac Marty, Majuro, parade
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Majuro residents hit the streets in huge numbers to watch the Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Saturday morning. Santa Claus (a.k.a. Alson Kelen) was busy sharing Christmas cheer along with the many parade volunteers who assisted. Dozens of floats took part in the two parades — one from Rita to the airport, the […]
By Journal on December 16, 2016
cmi, Luston Binejal, Nerita Juda, Stiffney Alik, students, Tatiana Sawej, Theresa Koroivulaono, William Reiher
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One plus one equals two. That’s simple mathematics. But what College of Marshall Islands did last week (given the awesome college it is) was merging three 40-foot containers together to create a new student lounge and fitness center. The new space is now the home for the Student Body Association, which made SBA President Luston […]
By Journal on December 9, 2016
Artina Clarence, Ashken Binat, Jacqueline Lakmis, jaki-ed, Life Skills Academy, Marshall Islands Resort, Melele Room, Motrik Paul, woven mats
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The Tenth Annual Jaki-ed Exhibition and Silent Auction garnered $7,440 in earnings for the wonderful weavers of the mats on display at the Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele Room. In the expert weavers section of the evening, the judges chose the mat by Motrik Paul from Ailinglaplap to be the all-round best exhibit.USP’s Jacqueline Lakmis said […]
By Journal on December 2, 2016
David Paul, KADA, KAJUR, RMI utility board, Romeo Alfred
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The new RMI Combined Utility Board met recently on Ebeye for an orientation with KAJUR, Ebeye’s power company. KAJUR General Manager Romeo Alfred said this board meeting was in response to KAJUR’s request to have at least four meetings a year on-site in Ebeye. “It is really important to have meetings in Ebeye, as it […]
By Journal on November 25, 2016
Hiroyuki Shibuya, Isaac Marty, Junko Tanaka, MJCC, Nisho Trading, RISU Tablet, Tadashi Takaya, Taro Ogura, Toshio Akiyama
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Ten new RISU-brand math tablets were distributed to Ajeltake Elementary School (AES), Woja Elementary School (WES) and Rairok Elementary School (RRES) following a presentation ceremony held at RRES recently. There are now a total of 14 RISU tablets on island. The RISU tablet is a tool designed to provide math for kindergarten to high school […]
By Journal on November 18, 2016
Dartmouth College, Irene Taafaki, Peter Sutoris, Tamara Greenstone Alefaio, United World College, UWC Congress
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GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands students are currently studying at United World College high schools in England, China, Singapore, Germany, and Hong Kong — with a new scholarship up for grabs to UWC’s newly opened school in Japan for the school year starting in August 2017. Previously, RMI students have studied at and graduated from UWC […]
By Journal on November 11, 2016
Australia, FSM, FSS Micronesia, maritime, MIMRA, RMI, Sea Patrol, surveillance
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North Pacific maritime surveillance cooperation between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands brought FSM’s FSS Micronesia to patrol RMI waters during October. The three-week trip around the Marshall Islands, that included a short stop in Majuro, resulted in boarding 15 fishing vessels to ensure compliance with RMI laws. Sea Patrol officials said […]
By Journal on November 4, 2016
Alson Kelen, graduates, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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Marshall Islanders who graduate from the Waan Aelon in Majel canoe building and life skills training program have a high rate of success, according to statistics provided by the program. Nearly four out of five from last year’s training are either employed, in school or returned to an outer island. Data on graduates from the […]
By Journal on October 28, 2016
Dr. Fei-Peng Lee, Jia-Wei Lin, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taiwan, Taiwan Health Center
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HILARY HOSIA The Taiwan Health Center in Majuro is expected to boost the number of physicians from the Shuang Ho Hospital in Taiwan visiting Majuro hospital from six to nine this coming year — part of ongoing development Shuang Ho Hospital Superintendent Dr. Fei-Peng Lee shared with the Journal. Lee was in Majuro for the […]
By Journal on October 21, 2016
Allison Nashion, Alson Kelen, Carlos Domnick, GEF program, Hirobo Obeketang, Tamie Bowman, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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After weeks of stormy skies, the sun came out and shined on the Vocational and Lifeskills 2016 Trainee Graduation. About 120 attended the Waan Aelon in Majel event, which saw 14 young men and four young women receive their certificates for successfully completing the WAM program. The Class of 2016 all wore T-shirts they designed […]