By Journal on October 24, 2024
Barbara Plinkert, Catalino Kijiner, David Paul, EU Ambassador to RMI, Hilda Heine, Kino Kabua, Koji Kumamaru, Moriana Philip, Roel Cabudsan
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The Marshall Islands has six million reasons to celebrate and here’s why: The Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector project or ACWA for short, is slatted to receive six million Euros ($6.5 million) to complement its ongoing water security project throughout the RMI. This development was confirmed during the pre-agreement ceremony between visiting EU […]
By Journal on October 24, 2024
Bremity Lakjohn, Hilary Hosia, Hilton Kendall, Juren Ae, Mathias Kruse, SV Juren Ae
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HILARY HOSIA The unveiling of the Juren Ae prototype sailing ship model took place in front of a crowd at Robert Reimers Enterprises Tuesday following the official handover ceremony of the cargo sailing vessel. Germany Charge’d Affaires Mathias Kruse joined Minister in Assistance Bremity Lakjohn in the unveiling event. The model is a gift to […]
By Journal on October 24, 2024
Carl Ingram, Eolani John, Mulan John, USP Marshall Islands
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Mulan John is the newest attorney in the Marshall Islands. She was sworn in and admitted to the Marshall Islands bar to practice law during a ceremony Tuesday this week. This follows her graduation from the University of the South Pacific’s law school in Vanuatu where she graduated with a bachelor of law and a […]
By Journal on October 17, 2024
Emperor of Japan, Hilary Hosia, Hiromi Tanaka, Japan Embassy in Majuro, Kazunari Tanaka, Laureen Joab Batol, Order of The Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays
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HILARY HOSIA Laureen Joab Batol became the first Marshallese to receive the prestigious “Order of The Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays” award that is bestowed only by the Emperor of Japan. Japan Ambassador to Marshall Islands Kazunari Tanaka presented the award to Laureen during a conferring ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Delap last Thursday. Family […]
By Journal on October 17, 2024
Colette Reimers, College of the Marshall Islands, Emma Kabua-Tibon, Emma Reimers-Kurashige, Hilda Heine, Molly Murphy, Ramsey Reimers, Samelda Leon, Susan Kreif, Theresa Kreif, University of Hawaii
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The College of the Marshall Islands and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health signed a memorandum of understanding last week that will open opportunities for students to achieve a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work. Theresa Kreif and Emma Reimers-Kurashige, both social workers with master’s degrees […]
By Journal on October 17, 2024
Broderick Menke, Caleb Christopher, John Silk, Mary Silk, OHCHR, Peter Huang, Teri Elbon, Tony Shu, UN Human Rights Council
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The Marshall Islands was elected to its second two-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council during a UN General Assembly vote last week. According to the Reuters news agency, the Asia-Pacific group was the only competitive race for the Human Rights Council. There were five seats available to this group and the RMI […]
By Journal on October 10, 2024
Eve Burns, Howard Rice, Japan, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAMCat, Wotje Atoll
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EVE BURNS* Ama Town, Japan – Separated by nearly 2,400 miles, a Marshall Islands program and an American in Japan are working to rebuild and maintain a thousand-year old boat building tradition. Howard Rice is a renowned boat builder and maritime enthusiast known for his dedication to preserving traditional boat-building techniques while embracing innovative designs. […]
By Journal on October 10, 2024
Ayako Yamaguchi-Eliou, Brenda ALik, Bryan Edejer, Chris Yanckello, Enra Payment Program, Enra Taskforce, Hilary Hosia, Marie Davis Milne, Sally-Ann deBrum, Sherwood Tibon
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HILARY HOSIA The long-awaited initiative to put cash in people’s pockets is likely to take place sometime next year and not in December as previously predicted by the government. The news came to light last week Wednesday during the discussion between the Enra Taskforce and Parliament Members at a specially-called Committee of the Whole briefing […]
By Journal on October 10, 2024
Erbiland Mandira, Natalie Nimmer, PSS Commissioner, UNICEF
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GIFF JOHNSON The Public School System in the Marshall Islands is made up of a thousand moving parts, with multiple differences and nuances in delivering education in Majuro, Ebeye and outer islands where there is a gradient for the term “remote.” One size does not fit all in the Marshall Islands. Recently installed Education Commissioner […]
By Journal on October 3, 2024
Adedayo Ogunmokun, Chewy Lin, College of the Marshall Islands, David Newnham, Elizabeth Switaj, Irene Taafaki, Jined Kibed, Kathryn Relang, Natalie Mimmer, Wilmer Joel
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An inauguration was held Tuesday for new CMI President Dr. David Newnham at Staff Sergeant Solomon Sam Basketball Court. Newnham vowed to put students first, and fulfill the vision and mission of the college. As part of the college’s tradition when installing a new president, the Board of Regents Chair Kathryn Relang and PSS Commissioner […]