By Journal on September 26, 2024
Andrew Garrod, I Talk of Dreams, Jobod Silk, Selina Leem, Tony Dujmovic, Wilmer Joel, Yolanie Jurelang, Youth Bridge Global
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GIFF JOHNSON Four Marshallese young people are featured in a new book published last month. I Talk of Dreams is the latest book of Dartmouth Professor Emeritus Andrew Garrod, who after 20 years of directing theater productions in Majuro needs little introduction. The book features a collection of articles by people whose lives he has […]
By Journal on September 26, 2024
Amata Kabua International Airport, Fiji Airways, Giff Johnson, Nauru Airlines, RMI Aviation Task Force, United Airlines
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GIFF JOHNSON One thing that has been demonstrated by the work of RMI’s Aviation Task Force is that increasing airline connections needs start-up funding to make possible new service on often thinly traveled routes. Pre-Covid, the Aviation Task Force’s discussions with Nauru Airlines led to an agreement to launch new service connecting Majuro to Brisbane, […]
By Journal on September 26, 2024
Asian Development Bank, David Paul, Hideaki Iwasaki, Hilda Heine, Justine Diokno-Sicat, Majuro Atoll Waste Company, Majuro Water and Sewer Company, Samelda Leon, Thomas Heine
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The Asian Development Bank and the RMI government signed off last week on the bank’s largest-ever grant to the Marshall Islands. The $52.5 million grant will be focused on fresh water, sanitation and solid waste management improvements on both Majuro and Ebeye. The largest portion of the grant will be directed toward Majuro Water and […]
By Journal on September 19, 2024
Australia's Direct Aid Program, Baji Danny, Bolur Lakien, Emma Kabua-Tibon, Eve Burns, Kino Kabua, Natalie Nimmer, Paul Wilson, Reslynn Danny, Reslynn Latak Danny
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EVE BURNS Christmas came early for Arno last weekend. Last Saturday the newest non-government organization called Jibandrik donated four playground sets with the support of Australia’s Direct Aid Program for the NGO’s project “Expanding Childhood Learning Through Active Play.” Jibandrik started out last year by joining in Arno’s Christmas parade. It followed up that event […]
By Journal on September 19, 2024
Christopher Loeak, David Kabua, Ginger kabua, Hawaii Pacific College, Honolulu Christian School, Josen Teico, Kessai Note, Keta Samson-Lokboj, Kosrae, Lejla Anono Loeak, Mike Kabua, Mwot School, Pohnpei, Rev. Jori Lokboj, Tafansak, Uliga Protestant Church, United Church of Christ
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HILARY HOSIA Funeral services in celebration of the life of late United Church of Christ Reverend Jori Lokboj began this week following the initial wake at the UCC headquarters in Uliga Monday. In the service, Reverend Josen Teico praised Rev. Jori and his family for his lifelong service to the faith. “He even reached to […]
By Journal on September 19, 2024
Alele Museum, Chewy Lin, FISH4ACP, Langinbo Frank, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, MIMRA, Solynn Bajo, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Around 47 participants from Life Skills Academy, Assumption High School, Marshall Islands High School and local residents participated in an industry dialogue organized by FISH4ACP, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, and Alele Museum at Marshall Islands Resort’s Lomalo Room last week. The discussion focused on youth employment opportunities, fishing, and Marshallese culture. Presenters […]
By Journal on September 12, 2024
Holden Nena, Lobaj Kaminaga, Majuro USP, Mircale Lang, Oyinade Ogunmokun, Taylani Lucky, University of the South Pacific Student Association, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The University of the South Pacific Student Association hosted a discussion on mental health last week Friday with panelists focusing on a range of issues affecting local residents.The panel included Dr. Holden Nena from the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Pastor Lobaj Kaminaga, Director of CMI Counseling Oyinade Ogunmokun, and USP student […]
By Journal on September 12, 2024
Hilary Hosia, Majuro Water and Sewer Company, Mobil oil bulk fuel facility, Mobil tank farm, Nimo Lanwi, Uliga fire
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HILARY HOSIA A civilian was recognized in Parliament this week for his voluntary actions that helped put out a fire in Uliga this past Sunday. Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce Tony Muller, who happens to live next door to the building that was on fire and was a firsthand witness to the ordeal, praised […]
By Journal on September 12, 2024
Edna L. Buchan, Handel Dribo, Melvin Kilma, Moriana Phillip, MWSC, Nicky Komanta, Paul Paul, Richardo Jarom, RMI EPA, Voneric Boktok
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“Three great wins for the Marshall Islands,” is how RMI EPA General Manager Moriana Phillip described the recertification of a team of water quality laboratory staff. She listed the developments in the past few days: The annual Water Quality Audit conducted by US-based Nimbus Environmental Services representative Edna Buchan resulted in the EPA laboratory and […]
By Journal on September 9, 2024
Jaluit, Jaluit twister, Sonny Milne
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HILARY HOSIA Despite the natural disaster that displaced 21 individuals and destroyed five homes over the weekend on the main island of Jaluit, the government is reluctant to declare state of emergency because the total damage does not meet the threshold for an emergency declaration. Jaluit Parliament Member Sonny Milne raised the issue on the […]