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 […]
By Journal on April 28, 2022
60 released, Covid19, Hilary Hosia, Kwaj Lodge, Kwajalein, Michael Diaz, MOHHS, Oling deBrum, quarantine, Taina Kubulala, US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll
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Sixty of the 70 people in the latest repatriation group were released Tuesday April 26 following multiple negative Covid tests. But 10, who tested positive at different times since they first arrived Kwajalein on April 12, are remaining in quarantine at the US Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. The 60 released included 11 in Majuro and 49 […]
By Journal on April 28, 2022
Covid19, Ebeye, Hilary Hosia, Immigration Divison, Jack Niedenthal, Lerooj Kitlang Kabua Memorial Hospital, Phillippines, PSC, short staffed
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Ebeye hospital has only seven doctors on staff, following departure of several doctors after they recently finished their contracts with the Ministry of Health and Human Services. “We have serious issues on Ebeye now because we have had some doctors finish their contracts and go home, so there are only seven doctors on Ebeye now,” […]
By Journal on April 21, 2022
Abigail Lanwe, George Raymond, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Majuro and Ebeye hospitals’, Mobil station, NGOs, PII, Public School System, Stanley Johnson, The International Monetary Fund, Wilma Hilai
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GIFF JOHNSON Food, vehicle fuel, transportation costs for imported goods, and taxi prices are up dramatically compared to a year ago.But a lesser appreciated price increase will have a similarly big impact on people in the Marshall Islands. This is the cost of building materials.The International Monetary Fund said inflation is expected to be six […]
By Journal on April 21, 2022
150 birds, Boken, Boketoona, Chewy Lin, Eroj Island, Iva Reimers-Roberto, Micronesian Imperial Pigeon, Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce, rat eradication, SPREP
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Eroj Island on the north side of Majuro is the focus of a rat eradication initiative by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce. An NRC team descended on the small island earlier this month to launch a battle against invasive rats on the uninhabited island. The work to eradicate rats on Eroj will help […]
By Journal on April 21, 2022
Covid border cases, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Jack Niedenthal, Kwajalein Atoll Local Government, Kwajalein US Army base
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GIFF JOHNSON Testing of Marshall Islanders in managed quarantine Friday April 15 saw the largest number test positive for Covid since managed repatriation started nearly two years ago. Seven out of a repatriation group of 72 people tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a government announcement issued late Friday night. All seven are in […]
By Journal on April 14, 2022
Jerry Kramer, Jiba Kabua, Kitlang kabua, Larry Hernandez, Larry Hernandez Jr., PII, RMI government, RMI Ports Authority, Roxanne Cabral, United Airlines, United resumes service
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United Airlines returned to handling passenger traffic for Majuro Monday this week with the evening Island Hopper flight from Guam. Earlier in the day Monday, RMI Ports Authority and the RMI government blessed the renovated main terminal building and a new fire truck that recently arrived. Acting President Jiba Kabua, US Ambassador Roxanne Cabral, and […]