What’s been happening around the Marshall Islands
A series of remarkable statistics surrounding the recently concluded visit to Majuro hospital of Canvasback’s eye team tell only one part of the story — an important part to be sure. The eye team during its two weeks here saw 374 patients, performed 176 surgeries, and dispersed 69 reading glass and 222 sunglasses. Another 99 […]
New RMI Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Catalino Kijiner formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE during a credential presentation ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. The presentation of credentials marks a milestone in the diplomatic relations between the […]
Iroojlaplap Michael Kabua’s arrival to Majuro was about 36 hours delayed from the original plan. A special flight returning his remains from Taiwan to Majuro arrived before sunrise Saturday morning, triggering an eventful several days of funeral services. He was transported by police-escorted motorcade in a specially designed enclosure on a truck with a thatched […]
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a boarding inspection exercise with the Sea Patrol Division of the Marshall Islands Police Department and other law enforcement agencies here. They used the MIRS Jelmae, the patrol vessel donated by Australia, for the exercises. The exercise aimed to improve maritime onboard search techniques through hands-on training to support […]
The Kwajalein Atoll Local Government has updated its solid waste management plan 2026-2030 and the result was handed over to Mayor Hirata Kabua and council members last week on Ebeye. Recognizing the “significant milestone” of completion of the updated waste management plan by KALGov’s Solid Waste Management Team, Mayor Hirata and his team turned the […]
EVE BURNS Reporting from Palau The first resolution aimed at putting sea level rise at the top of the international agenda will be introduced at the United Nations later this month. The development is being championed by President Hilda Heine and the RMI government. “This is the first time that we’ve done that, and I […]
GIFF JOHNSON An unusual signing ceremony Tuesday at the Marshall Islands Resort now links the Marshall Islands — and specifically the Office of National Security — with two US National Guard units. The signing of a State Partnership Program agreement by two National Guard generals and Office of National Security Director Chris deBrum ushers in […]
The US Army’s 25th Infantry Division band that played around Majuro last week really made the good vibes flow. Their range of songs and great performances captivated audiences around the island, including at the College of the Marshall Islands campus in Arrak, where students and staff joined with band members for photos after the performance. […]
President Hilda Heine, Cabinet members and diplomats took a tour of the Nitijela’s new but still under construction building Tuesday afternoon with Jerry Kramer and Pacific International Inc. officials. The occasion marked completion of installation of the roof over the building, which will now allow PII to step-up its work operations to complete the interior […]
Youth to Youth in Health celebrated its 40th anniversary last Thursday evening with a dinner, music and drama at Jitak. The event featured music, dancing and drama presented by youth peer educators, a presentation by President Hilda Heine, and remarks about the past and future of the program by board chair Giff Johnson and Director […]
