By Journal on June 22, 2023
Anderson Jibas, Kili, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Pacific International Inc., Taiwan Embassy
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Kili has gone seven days without electricity since early last week when the power plant ran out of fuel. Kili has been experiencing electricity rationing since January due to depletion of the Bikini Resettlement Trust Fund, which has funded local government operations at Kili for decades. Bikini Mayor Anderson Jibas said fuel finally reached Kili […]
By Journal on June 22, 2023
Chewy Lin, College of the Marshall Islands, Derek Taylor, Giff Johnson, Henry Hand, Irene Taafaki, Pacific Media Institute, Steve Hsia, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOELA five-day workshop organized by the Pacific Media Institute on democracy, elections and media started last Friday with an opening ceremony attended by diplomats and more than 40 journalists and public information officers from across the Pacific at the College of the Marshall Islands. Editor of the Marshall Islands and PMI co-founder Giff Johnson […]
By Journal on June 16, 2023
Alexandra Chinglong, Arlin Nohno Johnny, Chementha William, Chiahaya Kiara Je'nei Silk, Close Up Program, Dallas Lindsay Paul, Doris Nenam, Haruka Sato, Hiroko Clement, Insular Affairs, Juliet Rina Jatios, Kenneth Fernando, Life Skills Academy, Makauleej, Marlynn Lometo, Masaishi Lometo, Olina Kijiner, Patrick Damon, Rinty Anej, Selepa Neibon Laupepa, Shianna deBrum, Tina Gold, Tisha Lometo, US Department of Interior, Willy Lebeau
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HILARY HOSIA Tisha Lometo is making history as the first student from Life Skills Academy (LSA) to participate in the prestigious Close Up Program. The 16-year old will join 16 other students from schools in Majuro, Ebeye, Jaluit and Wotje on a trip to the United States. Tisha is scheduled to depart Majuro to Hawaii […]
By Journal on June 15, 2023
Alele Museum, Assumption Elementary, Hilary Hosia, Jensen Rufus, Jonathan Laik, Majuro Cooperative School, National Archives
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HILARY HOSIA Alele Museum and National Archives kicked off a program at the beginning of the month to revive and promote Marshallese Language arts to children. The unique curriculum targets both public and private school students in the eight-to-12 age group. Instructors in the program are students majoring in Marshallese Studies at the College of […]
By Journal on June 15, 2023
Enja Enos, Hansen Kaisha, Ladie Jack, Majuro Atoll Local Government, Republic of China (Taiwan), Rongrong, Steve Hsia
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Republic of China (Taiwan) and Majuro Atoll Local Government officials launched the Enja Enos Memorial Gymnasium at Rongrong Island in Majuro last Saturday. The covered gymnasium is the first gym of this type to be built in a neighboring island outside of Majuro and Kwajalein. MALGov Mayor Ladie Jack and Taiwan Ambassador to Marshall Islands […]
By Journal on June 8, 2023
Deo Keju, Habele program, Jabro Gymnasium, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Sarah Willis
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Students on Ebeye had a blast with a robotics event at the Jabro Gymnasium last week. During the one-day activity, high school students were trained to build and program robots from scratch. To test their skills, students maneuvered their robots to transport blocks around a mini course in the gym. Sarah Willis from MIT Lincoln […]
By Journal on June 8, 2023
Arlington Tibon, Barbara Ned, Daina Lafita, Hirobo Obeketang, Isatako Timothy, Kanchi Hosia, Majuro Middle School, Marshall Islands High School, Silass Andrike
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Marshall Islands High School wrapped up the school year by recognizing 209 graduates Tuesday at the gymnasium facility next to Majuro Middle School. The graduation theme was “The desire for knowledge brings greater reward.” The keynote speaker was Hirobo Obeketang, General Manager of the Marshall Islands Resort, who spoke at great length about the importance […]
By Journal on June 8, 2023
betel nuts, Majuro Atoll Waste Company
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HILARY HOSIA Over 900 pounds of betel nuts was seized by authorities last week Wednesday at the Amata Kabua International Airport. The betel nuts were taken off the United Airlines Island Hopper flight that was inbound from Guam and Pohnpei. Although it is not illegal for betel nuts to enter the Marshall Islands, the distribution […]
By Journal on June 1, 2023
Anjanette Kattil, Chris Loeak, Christopher Loeak, David Kabua, Ginger kabua, Jimata Kabua, Kenneth Kedi, Kitlang kabua, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Neijon Edwards, Secretary of Foreign Affairs
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New Marshall Islands Ambassador Anjanette Kattil was sworn in last Wednesday to begin her tour of duty as ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and non-resident ambassador to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Singapore. President David Kabua and First Lady Ginger Kabua alongside Minister Christopher Loeak and Speaker Kenneth Kedi were on […]
By Journal on June 1, 2023
Britney Jibas, Carles Jetnil, Goodwind Silk, Henjila Delacruz, Leilani Bejiko, Marshall Islands High School, Ritok Zacharias, Student Body Government, Timoci Ratidara, Wilmer Joel
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Six elected members of Marshall Islands High School Student Body Government were sworn-in last Tuesday during a school assembly. This is the first time the biggest high school in the nation has pulled off this feat. The outgoing SBG officers came up with this idea and brought it to the attention of the school administration. […]