By Journal on January 30, 2020
China, Coronavirus, Giff, Majuro, Marshall Islands, Ministry of Health and Human Services, PRC
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GIFF JOHNSON In the wake of mounting global concern about the coronavirus that has caused the deaths of over 100 people, the Marshall Islands issued a travel advisory January 24 banning travelers coming directly from the People’s Republic of China, where the virus originated. “Any traveler with travel originating from or transiting through the PRC […]
By Journal on January 23, 2020
Eve Burns, Laura, RMI VIP, Taiwan, TTM, US
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EVE BURNS Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) located at Laura celebrated the “Enhancing Livelihood through Smart Agriculture” project last Saturday. A new hydroponic system was officially kicked off January 18 by visiting Republic of China (Taiwan) Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Hsu Szu-chien with Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce Sandy Alfred. Hydroponics is a method of […]
By Journal on January 23, 2020
cmi, Jabor, Jaluit, Kenneth Fernando
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Jaluit Distance Education Center is at it again, this time with the rollout of its Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education (BAEE) program recently. The College of Marshall Islands extension in Jabor, Jaluit is already serving local students with Adult Basic Education and associate degree courses. The BAEE program consists of teachers from the Public […]
By Journal on January 23, 2020
First Lady Ginger, Hilary Hosia, Mayor Ladie Jack, President David Kabua, Ritok Jack
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Minister in Assistance Chris Loeak stood in for President David Kabua to deliver Kabua’s first state of the nation speech Monday as part of the official inauguration of the new government. It was a break from the tradition of the sitting president delivering their own speech. The speech praised outgoing President Hilda Heine and the […]
By Journal on January 16, 2020
Eve Burns, Laura, Marty Mellan, MIMRA, Mwejenwa Mwejenwa
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EVE BURNS A new composting program in Laura aims to roll out locally-made fertilizer in the near future.Majuro Atoll Waste Company (MAWC) established its Laura Transfer Station Composting Project last year and a team of local workers with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) senior volunteer Masafumi Kanazawa have been developing the operation. The goal is […]
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
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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 […]