By Journal on July 18, 2019
Bikini, Chernobyl, Enewetak, Fukushima, hot spots, LA Times, nuclear, radiation, Rongelap
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Radiation levels on Bikini Island are up to 1,000 times higher than samples from areas affected by the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear power plant disasters, newly published research on the Marshall Islands shows. Several new studies were published Monday by the US National Academy of Sciences based on research conducted by scientists with Columbia University […]
By Journal on July 12, 2019
John Silk, State Department, Trafficking Persons
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GIFF JOHNSON The Marshall Islands Foreign Minister questioned the accuracy of the latest US State Department trafficking in persons report on the Marshall Islands, which demoted RMI to Tier 2 Watch List, the last step before the so-called blacklist of Tier 3. RMI was ranked Tier 2 in last year’s State Department report. The report, […]
By Journal on July 11, 2019
Anthony Jorm, Betty Kitchiner, Marshall Islands Epidemiology and Prevention Initiatives, Maybelline Ipil, MIEPI, Molly Murphy
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HILARY HOSIA Marshall Islands Epidemiology and Prevention Initiatives (MIEPI) made history following its certification of 16 mental health first aid responders earlier this month at the College of Marshall Islands — the first such course taught in RMI. The unique program was developed by Australian couples Betty Kitchiner and Anthony Jorm in 2001 and has […]
By Journal on July 11, 2019
Hilda Heine, Kelly Lorennij, Miss Marshall Islands, Naupaka Ackley
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HILARY HOSIA Who will be crowned the first Miss Marshall Islands? While the official Miss Marshall Islands Pageant kicked off with President Hilda Heine handing each of the 24 contestants their sashes last Sunday at the Marshall Islands Resort, Monday marked the first time the young women spoke to the public via live stream broadcast […]
By Journal on July 4, 2019
BOMI, Kelly Lorennij, Laura George, Lukon Limkade, MIABA
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A one-week handicraft training for girls and young women wrapped up Friday June 28, marking the second summer the Marshall Islands Association of Handicraft Businesses is collaborating with Bank of the Marshall Islands to teach the younger generation an ancient tradition with modern application. Upon learning at the opening training session that a few of […]
By Journal on July 4, 2019
IFRC, Marshall Islands Red Cross Society, Roger Muller
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More than 10,000 young Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders and volunteers from 140 countries gathered in northern Italy from 17-23 June to celebrate the centenary of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The weeklong “4th International Solferino Youth Meeting” included a series of workshops for hundreds of young Red Cross […]
By Journal on July 4, 2019
Enemanit, Hilary Hosia, Majuro, Majuro Urok Club, Marshalls Billfish Club, Mayor Ladie Jack, Waylon Muller
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Dozens of anglers and bottom fishermen will take to their boats this weekend in Majuro for two days of fishing competition. The beautiful Miss Urok Alexis Henry and Miss Billfish Iesha Abner Floor will both grace the docks in Uliga harbor July 5 and 6 for the running of the 37th Annual Marshalls Billfish Club […]
By Journal on June 27, 2019
Ebeye, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Jambo Arts, Majuro, Majuro Middle School
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GIFF JOHNSON Local students in Majuro and Ebeye were given the chance to show their audiovisual creativity in a series of workshops that will lead to a soon-to-be-released film and graphic adaptations of Marshallese legends. A team from the United Kingdom collaborated with the local organization Jambo Arts to sponsor drawing and animation workshops involving […]
By Journal on June 27, 2019
Enewetak, Giff Johnson, Runit
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GIFF JOHNSON After decades of no one outside the Marshall Islands paying attention to the nuclear waste storage facility known as the Runit Dome, it is increasingly in the international spotlight with attention like never before. Following UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ comments of concern last month about possible leakage of radioactivity from the Runit […]
By Journal on June 27, 2019
Amon Tibon, Karen Stewart, Kelly Lorennij, MIDB Luanne Bing
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KELLY LORENNIJ The US Embassy is providing a $360,000 grant for the Mutual Self-Help Housing Technical Assistance project, managed by the Marshall Islands Development Bank in partnership with the USDA Rural Development program.The funding continues a project that has assisted over 100 families build their homes from the foundation to the roof. US Ambassador Karen […]