By Journal on January 16, 2020
Giff Johnson, Karen Earnshaw, Majuro, Ribuuk Ae, Ulija Dock
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GIFF JOHNSON The Ribuuk Ae field trip vessel is likely a total loss. After running aground on the reef at Ujae Atoll shortly before New Year’s Eve, the vessel developed a large hole in the hull under the engine room. That allowed the engine room to flood, and by the time a Pacific International Inc. […]
By Journal on January 16, 2020
Alfred Alfred Jr., Cabinet, Casten Nemra, Chris Loeak, Donald Capelle, Hilary Hosia, Jiba Kabua, Kitlang kabua, President David Kabua, Sandy Alfred
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President David Kabua’s new Cabinet lineup was officially announced to RMI ministry secretaries and department heads last Friday by the Clerk of Cabinet, Earlie Bing. According to the memo, Speaker Kenneth Kedi formally appointed President Kabua as the ninth president of the RMI last Friday. He was elected by Nitijela Monday of the same week. […]
By Journal on January 9, 2020
Hilary Hosia, Indiana, Laura, Mirenda Erakrik, PSS
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Meet Mr. 2020: Kai’ka Isaiah, 6lbs, 12 ounces. Kai’ka was born on New Year’s Day at Majuro hospital to parents Laura Erakrik and Rison Isaiah. The parents called their bundle of joy their “New Year’s gift.” Kai’ka is the youngest of four siblings, and as is tradition, his grandmother in Indiana blessed him with his […]
By Journal on January 9, 2020
cmi, EPA, Kwajlein, Majuro, Moriana Phillips, Pacloos
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What does ocean observing mean and how does it work? You can find out by attending an upcoming Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) two-day workshop in Majuro January 21-22. Hands-on activities and presentations will answer those questions. Participants will learn how to access coastal and ocean data, explore instruments that are used for ocean […]
By Journal on January 9, 2020
David Kabua, Dixie, Eve Burns, Ginger kabua, Kenneth Kedi, Nitijela, Peterson JIbas, Theresa Kedi
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GIFF JOHNSON New RMI President David Kabua was elected Monday by a comfortable Nitijela majority, 20-12.The Nitijela chamber was jam-packed with a standing room-only crowd for the election as the drama of the post-November 18 election came to a conclusion with Monday’s vote. The voting itself lacked the drama of the 2016 Nitijela election that […]
By Journal on January 2, 2020
Alvin Simon, Cassiano Jetnil, Christmas, Finance, GGp, Japan, Joana Anuntak, Majuro
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Japan Ambassador to the Marshall Islands Norio Saito and the Principal of Majuro Middle School Alvin Simon signed a grant contract for the “Procurement of School Bus Service System of Majuro Middle School” just before Christmas. The grant amount of up to $77,400 is funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). […]
By Journal on January 2, 2020
Jenrok, Majuor, Majuro, Turilang Menit, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Jenrok residents experienced the brunt of ocean flooding in late November. One resident told the Journal her house was literally picked up by the storm-driven tide, and carried from near the ocean seawall to the roadside. Over 200 local residents evacuated their homes for several days until the ocean inundations subsided. “I was […]
By Journal on January 2, 2020
Churchill Twins, Emma, Eve Burns, Family, Julia, Karen Earnshaw, Marshall Islands
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EVE BURNS and KAREN EARNSHAW One of the reason why Marshallese women aren’t afraid to give kids up for adoption is because of the Marshallese saying “Jined ilo kobo,” which means our mother is forever. This has especially proven true for the Churchill twins, Julia and Emma, who were adopted at eight months of age […]
By Journal on December 26, 2019
Arno, Japan Embassy, Mayor Bernard, Naomi Ukai
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Japan Ambassador Norio Saito joined in the handover ceremony for “the Project for Procurement of Sea Transport for Copra in Arno Atoll.” The $135,500 grant for a new boat was funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The ceremony was attended by Arno Mayor Bernard Chong-Gum, Arno Irooj Katwel Jormelu and […]
By Journal on December 26, 2019
Jabubu, Majuro block party, Rosie Delmah, Solomon Islands, Yale jilo kramer, Zeah
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GIFF JOHNSON “Shy” is not a word that I would attach to Solomon Islands music star Rosie Delmah from watching her concert and YouTube performances — and soon to be live on stage in Majuro at the Block Party next week. Still, this was the advice offered before I met up with the globally popular […]