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Technology fix for outer islands

Technology fix for outer islands

GIFF JOHNSON A major new educational program is expected to connect educators and students on every atoll and island in the country to step-up the use of technology in education. The new program, known as the Rebbelib Project, will roll out internet connections, laptops and training and educational programs to all public schools in the […]

Jined Kiped event showcases talent

Jined Kiped event showcases talent

WILMER JOEL The culmination of cultural week rounded off with a first-of-its-kind event featuring 10 high school students displaying traditional attire, telling stories, and performing dances and songs last Friday hosted by the Alele Museum and Public Library. The “Jined Kiped” showcase highlighted legendary Marshallese women renowned for their beauty and prowess. The participants represented […]

Hilda pushes climate action

Hilda pushes climate action

President Hilda C. Heine delivered a statement at the Global Climate Adaptation Action: Shaping Resilient Futures event, hosted by the Global Center on Adaptation on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The high-level dialogue was co-convened with the governments of Norway and Kenya and brought together […]

Passport people get new home

Passport people get new home

GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands Immigration and the RMI Passport Office have a new home that was officially opened Monday this week. And, specifically speaking, the RMI Passport Office actually has two new offices, the second of which will be opened in the coming weeks. The new office is located at the former supermarket/deli between ELM […]

Enewetak youth speaks in Geneva

Enewetak youth speaks in Geneva

Ahti Moses, a youth representative from the Enewetak community organization Elimondik, recently spoke at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva regarding the ongoing suffering of the Enjebi and Enewetak people due to US nuclear weapons testing. At just 16 years old, he is the first ri-Enjebi/ri-Enewetak to speak at UN Headquarters. Ahti was selected by […]

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 […]

Taiwan to launch climate fund

Taiwan to launch climate fund

President David Kabua and a delegation left the Marshall Islands Monday afternoon on a Taiwan government-chartered flight to Taipei to launch a five-day state visit. The state visit, at the invitation of the Taiwan government, will run through March 25. This is the President’s first state visit to Taiwan since taking office in 2020. Accompanied […]