By Journal on September 18, 2020
Asian Development Bank, David Robert, Eve Burns, Mariano Abin, Rod Nakamura Jr
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EVE BURNSThe lunch program for public schools has always been a big help to local schools, particularly in student attendance, which is measurably higher on days with provided lunches. Delap Elementary School Vice Principal David Robert told the Journal that the lunch program helps with the school attendance. The school sees a 10-15 percent improvement […]
By Journal on September 10, 2020
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There is a team of new teachers, called the Bilingual Education Unit, which was established by the Customary Law and Language Commission, PSS, and CMI. There are four pillars of this team: • going out to schools and training teachers in bilingual education • designing new learning materials based primarily on the Marshallese language and […]
By Journal on September 10, 2020
Eve Burns, Jack Ading, Kessai Note, President David Kabua
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Prior to Nitijela recessing August 28, Enewetak Member of Parliament Jack Ading asked for an update on the new Majuro jail project. Ading noted that a groundbreaking ceremony had been held for the over $1 million jail improvement project late last year. “It’s been almost a year (since the groundbreaking) and nothing has happened,” he […]
By Journal on September 10, 2020
Eve Burns, Kausea Natano, Kevin Petrini, Khaled Khiari, President David Kabua, President Taneti Maamau, Sanaka Samarasinha
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The Marshall Islands joined with its neighbors Tuvalu and Kiribati, IOM and the United Nations Development Program Tuesday morning to launch a climate security project for the Pacific. The virtual launch had people attending at the President’s Office in Majuro and connecting to other high-level leaders and officials via the video conferencing platform Zoom. The […]
By Journal on September 3, 2020
Ann Momotaro, Boya, Casten, Daniel Kramer, Giff Johnson, Isaiah Anjolok, Jabubu, Kabol lal, Laura Settlers, Mona Levy-Strauss, Nica Wase, President David Kabua, Rev. Palukne Johnny, Wilmer Joel
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GIFF JOHNSON A live-streamed concert from the Marshall Islands Saturday featured top bands in the Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands star Rosie Delmah joining to uplift spirits of Marshall Islanders devastated by coronavirus in the United States. At Friday’s Nitijela (parliament) session, Foreign Minister Casten Nemra delivered a somber report on the impact of Covid-19 […]
By Journal on September 3, 2020
Alfred Alfred Jr., Bren, Bruce, Casten Nemra, David Paul, Eve Burns, Hiroshi Yamamura, Jack Ading, Sandy Alfred
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Finance Minister Alfred Alfred, Jr. introduced a $257.7 million FY2021 budget to Nitijela last Thursday. It is nearly $40 million above the $219 million budget for FY2020. The Nitijela Appropriations Committed launched daily hearings on the budget Monday this week. The budget includes money for a new Ministry of Environment, $8.8 million for state owned […]
By Journal on September 3, 2020
Ellen Paul, Oronia Kinono, Wilmer Joel
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A big turnout of fishing teams is anticipated for this weekend’s 28th Annual Budweiser All Micronesia Fishing Tournament in Majuro.Over 20 teams are confirmed to participate in the Friday-Saturday tournament, September 4-5. “Because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the travel ban, we aren’t able to host any international anglers but we have foreign anglers working domestically […]
By Journal on September 3, 2020
Bruce Bilimon, Eve Burns, Jack Niedenthal, Lerooj Esther Zedkaia
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EVE BURNSMajuro hospital held a day of celebration late last month for multiple projects either starting or being turned over for use — a celebration that was blessed by torrential rain. Hitting two birds with one stone is nothing compared to the hospital staff and leaders doing a “four-in-one” to advance programs at the Ministry […]
By Journal on August 27, 2020
John Aine, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL If you think dropping out of school is the end of the line for you, then you should think again. John Aine, 27, was a high school dropout and is living proof that dropping out is not the end of the line. John is currently an instructor at Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM), […]
By Journal on August 27, 2020
Aida Nasion, Alfred Alfred Jr., Cheryl Vila, Dandee Bellosillo, Dr.Joemil Donasco, Edward Alfonso, Gloria Philip, Jasmin Nogar, Jayson Casile, Jeffery Hsiao, Jemi Nashion, Jennifer Poquita, Kitlan Kabua, Larry Hernandez Jr., Lorraine Kabua Edejer, Marius Escarez, Maybelline Ipil, Peter "Tabwi" Nashion, President David Kabua, Rose Sumaoang, Rufina Jack, Sherwin Ramos, Stephen Phillip, Victor Navarro, Wilson Cinco
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The Filipino community turned out in force Saturday night for its annual induction ceremony for new officers of the Filipino Association of the Marshall Islands. A large contingent of Marshall Islands government VIPs also attended the dinner gathering at the ICC to honor the Filipino community. Over 400 FAMI members and guests joined the event, […]