By Journal on May 8, 2025
Chewy Lin, Dr. Hilda C. Heine, Greenpeace, Hilda Heine, National Nuclear Commission, Rainbow Warrior
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Greenpeace was recognized prior to departing the RMI by President Hilda Heine and the National Nuclear Commission. Representatives of Greenpeace joined the President and her Cabinet ministers for a meeting last week before Greenpeace’s vessel Rainbow Warrior set sail Sunday from Majuro lagoon. The Rainbow Warrior spent six weeks touring atolls in the RMI in […]
By Journal on May 8, 2025
Chewy Lin, College of the Marshall Islands, Hilda Heine, MIMRA, RMI Constitution Day, RMI out migration
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In her Constitution Day speech last Thursday, President Hilda Heine put her finger on a point that goes to the heart of the nation as it marked 46 years of constitutional government. After outlining many positive developments in recent times, she commented on the heavy outflow of Marshallese to the United States. “The critical question […]
By Journal on May 1, 2025
Arnold Seimsen, Frank Underwood, Hemiko Bingham, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, Manu Munjbhargay, Mona Strauss, Ota Kisino, RMI dialysis, self-care dialysis unit, Theresa Kisino
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HILARY HOSIA Marshallese on dialysis treatment abroad now have the opportunity to return or visit home following the opening of the Majuro hospital Hemodialysis Center that took place Wednesday this week. For decades, Marshallese on referral treatment for kidney complications could not travel home because dialysis is required several times per week. “With the treatment […]
By Journal on May 1, 2025
Antari Elbon, Batlok Henry, Ben Kiluwe, Brandon Johnson, Johniston Jetnil, Mika Luther, Tawe Clement, V7AB, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The national referendum and the special election for Namdrik Mayor were held simultaneously last Friday — with the main feature being a low turnout of voters at polling stations around Majuro. There were more voters in the afternoon than in the morning, according to some electoral officials at MIHS and RES who spoke […]
By Journal on April 24, 2025
Bikar, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Daniel Wagner, Giff Johnson, Glen Joseph, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, Megan Cook, MIMRA, Nautilus, Noelle Helder, Ocean Exploration Trust, Solomon Islands
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GIFF JOHNSON A deep sea mapping project will focus on the Marshall Islands as one of several islands in the region to have their ocean floors mapped later this year. The Ocean Exploration Trust is partnering with the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority on the upcoming visit of its vessel Nautilus. In addition to partnering […]
By Journal on April 24, 2025
Assumption School, Delap Elementary, Laura High School, Learning Garden, Marshall Islands High School, MIHS, Natalie Nimmer, Rita Elementary, Sally Ann deBrum, Samuel Bikajle, Tippy Joseph, UNICEF
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The Public School System celebrated a significant boost to its existing Learning Garden initiative through its partnership with UNICEF. As part of a broader Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project titled “Environment Resilient and Gender Responsive WASH Action for Vulnerable School Children and Adolescents in RMI,” UNICEF’s support will directly enhance educational opportunities and promote […]
By Journal on April 24, 2025
Bikini, Greenpeace, Kwajalein, Mejatto Island, Rainbow Warrior, Rongelap, Shuk-Wah Chung, Wotje
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Greenpeace’s flagship Rainbow Warrior is winding up its extended visit to the Marshall Islands. It completed visits to Mejatto Island in Kwajalein, Enewetak, Bikini, and Rongelap over the past month. The vessel visited Wotje last week, the last outer atoll on its tour of RMI. “The scientists will be continuing their work, collecting the DNA […]
By Journal on April 17, 2025
Baron Bigler, Damien Milne, Dan Porter, Danny Paul, Jake Porter, Joe deBrum, Jonathan Howe, Kyle Aliven, Larry Hernandez, Marshalls Billfish Club, Michael Kabua, Robin Reimers, Ronnie Reimers, team Daliah, Team Nali, Tony deBrum, Wally Milne
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Iroojlaplap Michael Kabua was up bright an early Saturday morning to welcome anglers to the Marshalls Billfish Club and make comments about his long-time colleague and friend Tony deBrum, who was honored by the day’s special sailfish tournament. According to a fishing results release, Billfish Club co-founder Wally Milne had suggested the club start a […]
By Journal on April 17, 2025
Ebeye bones, La Bojie Restaurant, Wilred Alik, World War II remains found, WWII munitions
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HILARY HOSIA Human remains and munitions were discovered during excavation of the former La Bojie restaurant in Ebeye last week. Workers found what seemed like a group of skeletons and old rounds coming from a single crevice, forcing work to halt. Police were notified and people were told to keep off the site for safety. […]
By Journal on April 17, 2025
Alson Kelen, Atherria deBrum, Badilan Jibom, CMI's Adult Basic Education, Daisy Menajet, Giff Johnson, Karlinda Abta, Life Skills Academy, Melcy Minajet, Mina Jejom, RMI National Training Council, Waan Aelon in Majel
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GIFF JOHNSON Twenty-five Marshallese young people are mid-way through a life-changing training program — following a path that hundreds more have followed in recent past years. The Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) program operates a six-month life- and vocational-skills training program that is unlike any other in the Marshall Islands. For […]