By Journal on May 19, 2022
Army veteran, College of the Marshall Islands, Fred Nysta, Iraq, Irene Taafaki, John Phillips, SSG Solomon Sam Memorial Sports Court, Stevenson Kotton, US Armed Forces, US Embassy, Wilmer Joel
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As part of its ongoing improvement project for the SSG Solomon Sam Memorial Sports Court at CMI, the college plans to install a new sign honoring the only Marshall Islander to die in the US Armed Forces during a combat mission. The college earlier this month demolished the existing small stage next to the court […]
By Journal on May 19, 2022
Bank of the Marshall Islands, Brenson Wase, Conditional Cash Transfer, Early Childhood Development National Forum, Hilary Hosia, International Conference Center, Kano Muller, Rebecca Lorennij, Velma Edwards, World Bank
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Bank of Marshall Islands (BOMI) agreed to waive usual bank account application fees for women enrolled in the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program. The news was shared during the signing of an agreement between BOMI and the national government last week at the International Conference Center during the Early Childhood Development National Forum. The CCT […]
By Journal on May 19, 2022
Hilary Hosia, Koo's Company, Lomor II, MALGov Marine Patrol Division, Micronesia 106, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Sea Patrol
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HILARY HOSIA An unidentified body was found floating in Majuro lagoon Tuesday morning. Authorities received a call Tuesday morning from vessel New Takatsuki claiming a body was seen floating near their anchored vessel, a police report from the Majuro Atoll Local Government’s Marine Patrol Division (MAPD) stated. A joint taskforce was quickly mobilized consisting of […]
By Journal on May 12, 2022
Aur Atoll, Demon Town, Jorlang Jorlang, Tita Gideon Jorlang, Tita Jorlang, vulnerable communities, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL In one area of the vulnerable communities in Jenrok that are affected by the escalation of prices in fuel, taxi fares, and food resides a 63-year-old unemployed widow named Tita Gideon Jorlang. She is from Demon Town weto. Originally from the island of Tobal in Aur Atoll, Tita used to live a life […]
By Journal on May 12, 2022
College of the Marshall Islands, Hilary Hosia, Liberal Arts, Pijja Matauto
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HILARY HOSIA In the world of online content creation, Pijja Matauto has set the bar high: he can film, edit and produce videos in real time — a feat he demonstrated using his phone during a recent Liberal Arts exhibition at the College of Marshall Islands. Editing on a phone is a talent only a […]
By Journal on May 12, 2022
Billma Peter, Eve Burns, jaki-ed, Miss Marshall Islands, Susan Jieta, University of the South Pacific, USP
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EVE BURNS Expert weaver Susan Jieta, 52, was interested in weaving from an early age. “I started learning how weave when I was in seventh grade,” she said. “My mom weaved and each time she left her weaving I’d run and practice.” Susan is from Mejit Island. “Marshallese handicrafts were always something I liked to […]
By Journal on May 5, 2022
Federated States of Micronesia, Halle Berry, Jennifer Dugwen Cheing, Mixed Martial Arts, Netflix, Pacific Games, Renzo Gracie Academy, Rio Olympic
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Netflix has become a household name across Micronesia since the introduction of fast wifi.What many Micronesians may not be aware of is that famed Micronesian boxer Jennifer Dugwen Cheing plays a role in the new Netflix hit “Bruised” that stars Halle Berry as the main character. The movie is about Mixed Martial Arts, which the […]
By Journal on May 5, 2022
Ainrik, College of the Marshall Islands, Eve Burns, red cross, Roger Muller, Roxanne Cabral, US Embassy, USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs
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Red Cross held a three-day blood drive at College of the Marshall Islands old library last week. Funding for the activity was provided by USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs. US Ambassador Roxanne Cabral both assisted with the financial contribution and donated blood along with other representatives from the US Embassy. As a result of the […]
By Journal on May 5, 2022
Constitution Day, David J. Hurley, David Kabua, Jeffery Hsiao, Joe Biden, Lujaron, Prasnson Eliou, PSS, Tsai Ing-wen, Waylon Muller, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The annual commemoration of the founding of the RMI Constitution that was established on May 1, 1979 went ahead Monday this week with a parade and speeches, followed by music, games and a canoe race. The Constitution embodies free governance, independence, and democracy that has stood the test of time for 43 years […]
By Journal on April 28, 2022
Alwal Band, Assmuption High School, Barab Edwards, Chentelle Rogers, climate change, College of the Marshall Islands, debate, Dolores deBrum-Kattil, Haruka Saito, IOM, jaki-ed, James Myazoe, Jo-Jikum, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, Life Skills Academy, Majuro Cooperative High School, Marshall Islands Conservation Society, Marshall Islands High School, Maryann Kiluwe, Paulini Maitokana, PSS, Ronna Nakamura, Salote Uzumaki, Samuel Barton, Solomon Enos, University of the South Pacific, Watak Lanwe, Wilmer Joel, Yonah Senerath, Yoshiko Capelle
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WILMER JOEL The two colleges in the country, College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) and the University of the South Pacific (USP), ignited a heated debate last week that was filled with facts and fiery exchanges. As a part of the Climate Change Week activities last Thursday at the Public School System the debate focused […]