Ways to expand the Marshall Islands and PNA members involvement in the multi-billion dollar tuna value chain was a key point of discussions during last week’s third Parties to the Nauru Agreement Leadership Summit. The meeting was held in Kiritimati Island, Kiribati. President David Kabua was among the heads of state participating along with Minister […]
The arrival of the hospital ship USNS Mercy in Majuro on Sunday signaled the start of a wide range of humanitarian and medical programs that are being conducted this week and next week in three locations. The visit by the Mercy is part of the ongoing United States Pacific Partnership program with the Marshall Islands […]
WILMER JOELIroojlaplap Michael Kabua cut the ribbon to officially open the newly dedicated meeting house on Ebeye for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Kwajalein Stake. This was the first time the paramount chief had attended an event organized by the church. Elder Jeremy Jaggi, general authority of the […]
USAID funding supported the first ever Women Fishers’ Forum for 30 women from across the Marshall Islands earlier this month. This forum, known as Our Fish Our Future, conducted at the Marshall Islands Resort, provided a unique platform to recognize the efforts of fisherwomen, empower them, and foster gender equality within the fishing community. Led […]
HILARY HOSIAEligible Marshallese voters residing overseas will have the opportunity to cast their votes ahead of the November 20 National Election Day following the sending off of 1,135 postal ballots on Tuesday. Officials from the Electoral Office and Marshall Islands Postal Services have been working meticulously after hours at the International Conference Center since last […]
WILMER JOEL In conjunction with cultural week last month, the student government association hosted a club rush at the end of September on the CMI campus. SGA President Marlin Doulatram told the Journal that the event promotes community services that students and CMI have to offer. “The event promotes local businesses, fosters social interaction, and […]
After spotting and destroying one coconut rhinoceros beetle at Amata Kabua International Airport in September, RMI government authorities identified an infestation of these coconut-destroying beetles at Ļojemwā weto, Ajeltake — the area just past the PII rock crushing location. A team from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce was dispatched to further investigate the […]
GIFF JOHNSON The Marshall Islands signed off on the Compact of Free Association Monday in Honolulu, the last of the three freely associated states to renew its Compact relationship with the United States. The signing was held at the East-West Center in Honolulu. East-West Center President Suzanne Vares-Lum hailed the signing as an “historic agreement.” […]
Climate Envoy Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner delivered a statement at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany late last month on behalf of the Pacific Community (SPC). The testimony was delivered in front of the 21 judges of ITLOS and included testimony from the Director of SPC’s Geoscience, Energy and Maritime […]
WILMER JOEL The late Dr. Irene Taafaki, the former president of the College of the Marshall Islands, was buried Sunday next to her Blue Lagoon home, close to the Baha’i House of Worship. Her life was honored with a three-day memorial service that included a candlelight vigil, funeral, and burial. Dr. Irene’s casket was transported […]
