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Japan hands over reservoir

Japan hands over reservoir

WILMER JOEL  A new 11.5 million gallon water reservoir was handed over from the government of Japan to the Majuro Water and Sewer Company last Wednesday. The water storage capacity of MWSC has expanded to over 47 million gallons, augmenting the six existing reservoirs. The new reservoir, which is worth over $14 million, took 18 […]

Women break maritime barriers

Women break maritime barriers

Marshallese Lina Harry and Raelin T. Bing are in Busan, Republic of Korea to participate in the 2025 IMO-ITCP Global Onboard Training Program. Lina graduated with a Certificate of Completion Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch in May 2025 from the College of the Marshall Islands Maritime Vocational Training Center. She is currently working […]

Nitijela gets moving

Nitijela gets moving

Ground was broken for the start of construction of the new Nitijela building earlier this month. President Hilda Heine honored the leaders past and present who had used the previous Nitijela for decades. While she said the nation was saddened by the fire that destroyed the Nitijela in August, the government was moving ahead to […]

Namo nips Lae in thriller

Namo nips Lae in thriller

WILMER JOEL Emotions were running high as the Ralik-Ratak men’s softball championship game got underway on Monday between Lae and Namo. The highly-anticipated game began with a tense atmosphere, as both teams traded five consecutive tie scores. Frequent strikeouts, fly outs, and groundouts kept the score deadlocked, leaving the outcome completely uncertain with Lae ahead […]

Ribbon cut for ‘game-changer’

Ribbon cut for ‘game-changer’

Hailed as a game-changing technology for the tuna industry in the Marshall Islands, a tuna loader was officially handed over to the tuna industry and port services company Pacific International Inc. (PII) last Thursday. The new equipment is a major step forward in the RMI’s efforts to bring more value from the multi-billion-dollar tuna industry […]

Trending on TikTok

Trending on TikTok

WILMER JOEL  An emerging social media star is making waves on TikTok with his comedic content and engaging videos.  Matthew Jor, of the Ri-Kwajalein clan, has become a popular influencer on the platform, with over 5,200 followers and 81,800 likes. Most of his followers, according to him, are female and Marshallese residing in the islands. […]

New programs highlighted

New programs highlighted

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce “shot two birds with one stone” by hosting two ceremonies the same day. The first event last Thursday was the handover ceremony of the new “state-of-the-art” x-ray machine at the Amata Kabua International Airport. The machine will allow Customs and Quarantine officers to scan all passenger luggage for […]

Ingrid is first female District judge

Ingrid is first female District judge

The lineup of judiciary staff and the District Court changed this past week with the appointment of long-time Chief Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua to the position of District Court judge. The Judicial Service Commission named Kabua to be a new District Court judge, following a pattern of appointments of long-serving clerks to judge roles. […]

EPA involves students in water tests

EPA involves students in water tests

An RMI EPA team visited Rongrong Island last week to check water quality and conduct water safety awareness with the students and staff at Marshalls Christian High School. “EPA continues rigorous water quality sampling and water quality treatment,” said EPA General Manager Moriana Phillip. Responding to a complaint from the Rongrong community about gastrointestinal related […]

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 […]