GIFF JOHNSON Local businessman Ramsey Reimers has long been focused on pandanus, a super-crop unique to atolls. Known as “bõb” in Marshallese, pandanus seems to have an almost limitless number of uses. “It’s the divine tree of the Marshall Islands,” said Ramsey. “We can make so many things from pandanus.” Two decades ago, Ramsey began […]
A two-day diplomatic training hosted by the Australian Embassy in Majuro earlier this month was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ministry of Health and Human Services. It was hosted by the Australian Embassy at Wallaby Downs. Topics included understanding and applying international protocol, navigating different cultural settings, […]
EVE BURNS Chilly air, drizzling rain and Christmas music really set the vibe for the annual Mejerik Club’s Christmas lighting ceremony. The Christmas lighting started during President Christopher Loeak’s administration. Later, the Mejerik Club was formed and made the lighting ceremony an ongoing special event. It is one of the most enjoyable things to do […]
Marshall Islands Council of Non-Governmental Organization (MICNGO) held a financial literacy training earlier this month. Finance Literacy is having the knowledge and understanding of financial principles to manage money in a wise and effective manner. The training lasted three days and although it was open to all only ten people attended the training from MICNGOs […]
EVE BURNSThe challenges in the Marshall Islands of diabetes and deafness were highlighted during the opening of International Day for People with Disabilities in Majuro last week. “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: The role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world” is the theme for this year’s International Day for people with disabilities. […]
Five Marshallese have been awarded scholarships by the Australian government. Two are scheduled to study in Australia and three will attend universities in Fiji. “Scholarships are an important part of Australia’s commitment to the long term development of the Marshall Islands,” said Australian Ambassador Brek Batley in announcing the scholarships. “We want the scholars to come back to […]
Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua toured the US Coast Guard ship Frederick Hatch alongside US Embassy Charge Jeremiah Knight, Ambassador Junior Aini, Acting Transportation Secretary Waylon Muller, and US Embassy staff. The US and RMI have an agreement for Maritime Surveillance and Interdiction Activities which allows RMI law enforcement officials to embark as “shipriders” aboard US […]
WILMER JOEL Marshallese across the country filled local churches December 4 to honor the 165th anniversary of the arrival of the gospel onboard the Morning Star. Biits, songs, and dramatic performances were the main spectacles that lasted throughout the day up to the middle of the night, featuring different jeptas from all walks of life […]
Three months after their extradition from Thailand to face bribery and money laundering charges in the United States, two naturalized Marshallese citizens pled guilty Friday in a New York court to conspiring to violate the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in connection with a multi-year scheme to bribe government officials in the Marshall Islands […]
Xavier High School (XHS) in Chuuk is currently accepting new student applications to supplement the school’s low student population. The development was announced by XHS Director Fr. Thomas “Todd” Kenny, SJ, during the Navigator Award ceremony at the Robert Reimers Enterprises last Saturday. During the ceremony, for which Fr. Todd flew to Majuro, Mejit Parliament […]