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Nitijela Races to Watch

Nitijela Races to Watch

It took Electoral Administration staff 20 hours of non-stop work from Tuesday morning to early Wednesday to sort, review and approve or reject all incoming postal ballots. The tabulation of postal ballots was scheduled to begin about 5pm Wednesday at the ICC in Majuro. Chief Electoral Officer Robson Almen said Electoral tabulators would begin by […]

Domestic Election Results

Domestic Election Results

The Marshall Islands Electoral Administration released the final, unofficial domestic vote results today, December 1, 2015 (click the link below). This morning, CEO Robson Almen and Electoral Administration officials opened postal absentee ballot boxes to begin the process of checking the incoming affidavits to ensure they meet voting requirements before the ballots were separated from […]

Hot stars use mix of music types

Hot stars use mix of music types

GIFF JOHNSON This month, Majuro has been treated to a visit by an all-star music cast of Les “Yungstar” Anjolok, Yasta “Yastamon” Bolkeim and Clanny “Flavah C” Glanry — all of them famous in their own right and combined, a musical powerhouse. What stands out when talking to the three about their musical interests and […]

KADA projects moving

KADA projects moving

Kwajalein Atoll Development Authority (KADA) Executive Director Carl Hacker provided an update this week about ongoing work to improve conditions for the community on Ebeye and nearby islands. Among key developments: • Relocation of families for the Ebeye Elementary School Project. For the project to proceed, there is a need to relocate three families. Majuro […]

Younger candidates take vote lead

Younger candidates take vote lead

Voters want change and new directions for the RMI, two winning candidates told the Journal this week. “The people have spoken and they want change,” said incumbent Majuro Senator David Kramer, who is being returned to office with 2,477 domestic votes in the Majuro electorate. “They want a new government and that is evidenced by […]

RMI Election Update 11/25/15

RMI Election Update 11/25/15

Domestic vote results show that first time candidate Sherwood Tibon has received the most votes, 2,832, in the RMI election and is on his way to being among a group of new younger members of the Nitijela when it convenes in early January. Joining Tibon are incumbents Tony Muller, Brenson Wase and David Kramer, and […]

The fight against diabetes

The fight against diabetes

Over the past two weeks the Canvasback Wellness Center in Majuro conducted a diabetes reversal program. Thirty-five participants learned how to fight non-communicable diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Participants were taught the importance of exercise and reducing weight. A two-pound weight loss can help reduce the chance of getting diabetes by up […]

RMI Election Update Friday PM

RMI Election Update Friday PM

Here is the latest update on the RMI national election for Nitijela and mayor races. The Electoral Administration continues to input tabulation data into the master election result file, a time consuming process, which accounts for the fact that in many of the races shown in this update, only a portion of vote data is […]