By Journal on July 13, 2023
2024 Micronesian Games, Australian Defense Vessel Reliant, Australian Embassy, droughts, freshwater, Hilary Hosia, Outer Islands, Starlink communications systems
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HILARY HOSIA Australian Defense Vessel Reliant spent a few days in Port Majuro last week, offering tours to government officials and local residents.The vessel crew said it is keen on assisting in the upcoming 2024 Micronesian Games but only if requested by the Marshall Islands. The possibility of Reliant’s involvement in the summer games is […]
By Journal on July 13, 2023
Demon Town, Jenrok, Majuro Local Police Department, Micronesian games, school dropouts, substance abuse, urban community, Wilmer Joel, youth unemployment
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WILMER JOEL Demon Town located in Jenrok — next to a cemetery and a major sports venue for the upcoming Micronesian Games — was once among the areas most vulnerable to sea level rise but has since turned into a hotspot for trouble. It is a neighborhood with a high rate of youth unemployment, substance […]
By Journal on July 13, 2023
Angeline Heine-Reimers, Chewy Lin, Darrel Larson, KIO Club, Kora in Okrane, Liberia, United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
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GIFF JOHNSON The Marshall Islands was called to honor Saturday night for becoming only the second country in the world to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of “clean water for all.” An all-volunteer women’s organization in the Marshall Islands was credited for spearheading a five-year project to provide simple water filtration systems for home […]
By Journal on July 6, 2023
Covid-19 pandemic, Eugene Pangelinan, John Silk, Manesseh Sogavare, Marine Stewardship Council, Nauru Agreement’s 18th annual meeting, Nestor Giro, Pacific Islands Tuna Provision Initiative, PNA, Rhea Moss-Christian, tuna, Vessel Day Scheme
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Key outcomes from the Parties to Nauru Agreement’s 18th annual meeting in the Solomon Islands were the continuing achievements of PNA in 2022-23, the ongoing success of the Vessel Day Scheme, and the fact that the purse seiner fishery and the VDS revenue were stable through the Covid-19 pandemic and strong La Niña period. According […]
By Journal on July 6, 2023
adaptation plan, Angeline Heine-Reimers, Clarence Samuel, climate change, CMI Students, Goodwin Silk, National Energy Office, net zero emissions by 2050, renewable energy, Tile Til Eo
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WILMER JOEL Students at the College of the Marshall Islands were involved in a climate change workshop last Wednesday on the college campus. The students were introduced to the roles of the Tile Til Eo (light the way) coordination mechanism, which has three groups that are working toward meeting the goals of the Climate Strategy […]
By Journal on July 6, 2023
David Kabua, Goodwind Silk, Jeledrik Binejal, Kannon Aister, Ladie Jack, Linda Jormelu, Palukne Johnny, Rina Leska, Rita Protestant Church, Rongrong High School, Uliga Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Over 2,000 youth of the United Church of Christ descended on Majuro last Sunday for the opening ceremony of a two-week youth convention in Uliga. There are chapters from across the Marshall Islands, the US mainland, Hawaii, and Guam. President David Kabua, Majuro Ladie Jack, government representatives, and well-known traditional and religious figures […]
By Journal on June 29, 2023
Australian Defense Force, Caroline Reed, Dennis Jibas, Derek Taylor, George Lanwi, Hilary Hosia, Lachlan Sommerville, Lomor, RMI Sea Patrol, Uliga Dock
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The partnership between Australia and Marshall Islands has been beneficial to government services. Last week, the Marshall Islands Sea Patrol received a friendly donation in the form of a flatbed truck from the Australian Defense Force to enhance daily operations.Lt. Commander Lachlan Sommerville, who acts as the Maritime Security Advisor to RMI Sea Patrol, was […]
By Journal on June 29, 2023
Brenson Wase, Carl Ingram, Casten Nemra, David Kabua, Hilary Hosia, International Conference Center., Ministry of Finance, Nitijela, Swear in, Terry Nemra
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HILARY HOSIA Jaluit Parliament Member Casten Nemra was appointed last Wednesday as Finance Minister by President David Kabua, replacing Nitijela Member Brenson Wase, who had been in the post for 20 months. Casten accepted the President’s appointment and a swear-in ceremony was held at the Cabinet Conference Room last Friday. The swear-in was presided over […]
By Journal on June 29, 2023
Andy Winer, Chewy Lin, David Kabua, Eunice Borero, Floyd K. Takeuchi, Giff Johnson, Jamrianna white, Jeledrik Binejal, Joanna Olsson, Kalah Anjolok, Kalah Wannie Anjolok, Kenneth Kedi, LITA FLOOD, Neijon Edwards, Olya Pedro, Tamiko Jajo, Teboua Timeon Eritaia
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JOANNA OLSSON, EUNICE BORERO, TAMIKO JAJO and TEBOUA TIMEON ERITAIA* The Republic of the Marshall Islands could be more effective in Washington on nuclear legacy, Compact of Free Association and other issues if it had a strategic communications plan, according to the keynote speaker at last week’s summit on Media and Democracy. Andy Winer, Executive […]
By Journal on June 22, 2023
Berlin, Carlon Zedkaia, John Capelle, Kanchi Hosia, Shelma Namto, Siosuia Nikua, Special Olympics, World Special Olympic Games
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Shelma Namto and John Capelle will be representing the Marshall Islands in the World Special Olympic Games in Berlin this month. The two athletes departed Majuro last week and are currently at the host town awaiting the opening ceremony on June 17. The two are to compete in the 100 meter race and other track […]