What’s been happening around the Marshall Islands
GIFF JOHNSON A deteriorating cargo vessel laden with iron ore stuck in Majuro’s lagoon could sink with little warning, a report for the RMI government indicates. Following a US Coast Guard assessment of the MV Futun Creek cargo vessel, a summary of its findings was circulated to government officials in multiple RMI agencies two weeks […]
The second annual Majuro Airport Safety Fair was held last week, with everyone associated with the airport joining in and students from local high schools getting a hands-on experience with everything related to the airport. Students from Life Skills Academy and Assumption High School went through check in, screening, and departure routines, along with getting […]
The first Marshall Islands woman to run for elected office in the state of Arkansas had her name on the ballot as Americans went to the polls for the mid-term election Tuesday this week (Wednesday RMI date). “I made history in Arkansas yesterday at the polls by voting for me!” said long-time Arkansas resident Faith […]
The World Bank Group has released $11 million to support the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ response to the impacts of El Niño conditions and an ongoing dengue outbreak. The contingent financing follows a State of Emergency declared by the RMI on October 8. The new funding comes following a September 24 Country Portfolio Performance […]
The Marshalls Energy Company said this week that a major cause of ongoing power outages on two remote islands is the lack of ship transport to deliver engines and parts to the islands. MEC’s press release “on the current power situation across several of our service areas and the actions we are taking to restore […]
Japan Ambassador Hirohisa Soma joined the official launch ceremony for the Project for Strengthening Local Food Supply, held at the Marshall Islands High School campus. At the ceremony, Japan’s grant aid of 203 million Japanese yen (approximately $1.3 million) for the project was formalized through the signing of the Exchange of Notes. The launch was […]
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 […]
The handover of new water storage systems for public schools in Ajeltake, Woja and Laura last Thursday has come none too soon, Education Commissioner Dr. Natalie Nimmer told the people assembled for the ceremony at Ajeltake Elementary School. With lower levels of rain forecast for the RMI starting this month and onward into 2027, the […]