GIFF JOHNSON In an unprecedented referendum result, six of seven constitutional amendments received over the 67 percent needed for approval. In contrast, during multiple past constitutional amendment referenda, only two amendments had been endorsed by a two-thirds majority, with the vast majority failing to gain traction for adoption. The only changes endorsed by voters in […]
The non-communicable disease situation in Marshall Islands was declared a “crisis” based on a 2018 hybrid survey which revealed many alarming statistics. The survey showed high numbers of people with high blood pressure, heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes was at an all-time high. Another unsettling statistic included evidence that obesity in young children was […]
Greenpeace was recognized prior to departing the RMI by President Hilda Heine and the National Nuclear Commission. Representatives of Greenpeace joined the President and her Cabinet ministers for a meeting last week before Greenpeace’s vessel Rainbow Warrior set sail Sunday from Majuro lagoon. The Rainbow Warrior spent six weeks touring atolls in the RMI in […]
In her Constitution Day speech last Thursday, President Hilda Heine put her finger on a point that goes to the heart of the nation as it marked 46 years of constitutional government. After outlining many positive developments in recent times, she commented on the heavy outflow of Marshallese to the United States. “The critical question […]
CMI marked its 32nd Foundation Day this week Monday at its Arrak Campus, which is soon to see expansion of its facilities. Among the activities were biit dancing and a cake cutting, which involved CMI student government President Wilmer Joel, CMI President Dr. David Newnham, President Hilda Heine, and Board of Regents Chairperson Meitaka Kendall […]
HILARY HOSIA Marshallese on dialysis treatment abroad now have the opportunity to return or visit home following the opening of the Majuro hospital Hemodialysis Center that took place Wednesday this week. For decades, Marshallese on referral treatment for kidney complications could not travel home because dialysis is required several times per week. “With the treatment […]
WILMER JOEL The national referendum and the special election for Namdrik Mayor were held simultaneously last Friday — with the main feature being a low turnout of voters at polling stations around Majuro. There were more voters in the afternoon than in the morning, according to some electoral officials at MIHS and RES who spoke […]
GIFF JOHNSON A deep sea mapping project will focus on the Marshall Islands as one of several islands in the region to have their ocean floors mapped later this year. The Ocean Exploration Trust is partnering with the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority on the upcoming visit of its vessel Nautilus. In addition to partnering […]
The Public School System celebrated a significant boost to its existing Learning Garden initiative through its partnership with UNICEF. As part of a broader Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project titled “Environment Resilient and Gender Responsive WASH Action for Vulnerable School Children and Adolescents in RMI,” UNICEF’s support will directly enhance educational opportunities and promote […]
Greenpeace’s flagship Rainbow Warrior is winding up its extended visit to the Marshall Islands. It completed visits to Mejatto Island in Kwajalein, Enewetak, Bikini, and Rongelap over the past month. The vessel visited Wotje last week, the last outer atoll on its tour of RMI. “The scientists will be continuing their work, collecting the DNA […]
