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END windfall for RMI?

END windfall for RMI?

GIFF JOHNSON The END proposals submitted to the US government two weeks ago could bring a windfall of nearly $20 million to 11 local governments this October when the new fiscal year starts. But US officials have already begun seeking clarifications and further details for some of the proposals submitted by the RMI government on […]

Taiwan all-in for RMI

Taiwan all-in for RMI

GIFF JOHNSON A multi-week critical care training program at Majuro hospital resulted in dozens of medical and health staff benefiting from this on-island professional development opportunity. The program, supported by Taiwan’s Shuang Ho Hospital, also is a prime demonstration of the Taiwan government’s focus on funding and support to benefit the Marshall Islands and help […]

Wrestlers dominate RMI medals

Wrestlers dominate RMI medals

The Marshall Islands total of 12 medals won during the Pacific Mini-Games in Palau earlier this month ranked it in the lower half of the 24 participating countries and territories. The RMI medal total was better than only seven of the competing islands. The 12 RMI medals outpaced the numbers of medals for FSM, Kiribati, […]

Pacific educators look at future

Pacific educators look at future

The Vaka Pasifiki Education Conference brought together close to 100 educators from RMI and around the Pacific for three days of presentations and discussions about visions and opportunities in a changing education landscape. Teachers and administrators in the Pacific share many challenges, ranging from out-migration depleting enrollment to cultural dynamics that can both strengthen or […]

Climate ‘state of play’

Climate ‘state of play’

This year marks 10 years since the historic signing of the Paris Agreement. A decade on, the need for action has only grown more urgent, said Marshall Islands climate advocates who provided the following update to the Journal. The climate meetings in Bonn, Germany last month focused on laying the groundwork for the 30th United […]

Over 1,000 eyes checked

Over 1,000 eyes checked

KAREN EARNSHAW The report from team leader Jacque Spence is that “in just 10 days, the Canvasback Missions Ophthalmology team and Health Service nurses and staff accomplished an amazing amount of work.” From June 16 to 27, the “team worked tirelessly,” Jacque told the Journal. “They were led by Dr. Annie Chong Gum and Agnes […]

DEA leads Majuro training

DEA leads Majuro training

Law enforcement agencies in the Marshall Islands participated in a Narcotics Investigation Course from August 12-16. The course was designed to equip officers with the knowledge and skills to combat drug trafficking and keep our communities safe. It was led by experts from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the US Postal Inspection Service […]