By Journal on January 26, 2017
Brenda Alik Maddison, Osamu Okuno, Pacific Venus
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The cruise vessel Pacific Venus called into Majuro last week, much to the delight of locals and the tourism sector. They were serenaded at RRE’s Shoreline area with Marshallese music and hospitality, as many local businesses and tourism-related businesses set up booths with products for sale. MIHS students sang for passengers and MIVA’s General Manager […]
By Journal on January 20, 2017
Danny Wase, Mike Halferty, Uliga Dock
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A christening ceremony for a new passenger terminal at Uliga Dock took place last Friday. Transportation and Telecommunication Minister Mike Halferty said the building finally serves its purpose because in 1992, when it was first constructed, there was only a roof, whereas the new site now has walls and seating areas. The event also marked […]
By Journal on January 13, 2017
Brenson Wase, Bruce Bilimon, David Paul, Dennis Momotaro, Kalani Kaneko, Kenneth Kedi, MISSA, Nitijela, social security
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Legislation to delay implementation of the new MISSA law was introduced on the first day of the Nitijela session last week. Bill 54 was introduced by Health Minister Kalani Kaneko and supported by Finance Minister Brenson Wase, and Senators David Paul (Kwajalein), Dennis Momotaro (Mejit), and Bruce Bilimon (Maloelap). The bill is brief and to […]
By Journal on January 6, 2017
Armando Reyes, cmi, College of the Marshall Islands, Moses Sumaoang, nutrition, Rosalene Sumaoang
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ISAAC MARTY The next five to fifty years of our lives depend on nutrition. And nutrition is more than just the food we eat. It includes physical exercise on a daily basis. The Marshall Islands is facing the difficult challenge of high rates of diabetes. Diabetes is the number one Marshallese killer. Solution? Healthy lifestyle. […]
By Journal on December 30, 2016
Christmas, Dance, Jebta, whistle
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HILARY HOSIA Since 2013, “Don’t ever whisper” became a popular phrase often used by students in schools. This year, we have “don’t ever whistle” because fewer people are practicing Christmas jebtas (dance groups) like they used to in previous years. Two years ago, the Journal began covering Christmas dance practices as early as mid-November. Last […]
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 […]