By Journal on June 1, 2023
Anjanette Kattil, Chris Loeak, Christopher Loeak, David Kabua, Ginger kabua, Jimata Kabua, Kenneth Kedi, Kitlang kabua, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Neijon Edwards, Secretary of Foreign Affairs
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New Marshall Islands Ambassador Anjanette Kattil was sworn in last Wednesday to begin her tour of duty as ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan) and non-resident ambassador to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Singapore. President David Kabua and First Lady Ginger Kabua alongside Minister Christopher Loeak and Speaker Kenneth Kedi were on […]
By Journal on June 1, 2023
Britney Jibas, Carles Jetnil, Goodwind Silk, Henjila Delacruz, Leilani Bejiko, Marshall Islands High School, Ritok Zacharias, Student Body Government, Timoci Ratidara, Wilmer Joel
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Six elected members of Marshall Islands High School Student Body Government were sworn-in last Tuesday during a school assembly. This is the first time the biggest high school in the nation has pulled off this feat. The outgoing SBG officers came up with this idea and brought it to the attention of the school administration. […]
By Journal on June 1, 2023
Albon Ishoda, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur international Susammernarbeit, Geoje Island, GIZ, Kitlang kabua, Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation, Raffael Held, South Korea
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KAREN EARNSHAW The building of the Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation’s 150-foot sailing cargo vessel on Geoje Island, South Korea, has reached a milestone: On Friday, May 26, the Asia Shipbuilding company held a keel laying ceremony. The event was attended by a range of VIPs, including Foreign Affairs Minister Kitlang Kabua and RMI Ambassador to […]
By Journal on May 25, 2023
Arkansas Medical Sciences, Carmina Alik, Derek Alik, Kaiser Permanente, Sheldon Riklon, Wilfred Alik
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The first Marshallese to graduate with a US medical doctor degree in a generation graduated last week in Arkansas. Dr. Derek Alik, son of Dr. Wilfred and Carmina Alik, completed his studies at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Numerous family members were on hand to congratulate him at the graduation […]
By Journal on May 25, 2023
Armstrong Pitakaji, Bruce Yeates, Faulalo Leti Paage, Joe Biden, Kenneth Kedi, Leutalgai Faalevao, Nga Mataio, Pacific Conference of Churches, Palukne Johnny, Semisi Turagavou, Tamalesi Makutu
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HILARY HOSIA Nitijela Speaker Kenneth Kedi called on church leaders from around the Pacific to support the government to reach out to the public on issues facing the nation. Speaker Kedi made the remarks during the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) meeting in Majuro Monday at the Marshall Islands Resort, where Kedi said the influence […]
By Journal on May 25, 2023
Dr. Manu Tupou-Roosen, Forum Fisheries Committee, Glen Joseph, James van Meurs, Kaon Tiamere, Parties to the Nauru Agreement
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GIFF JOHNSON The Forum Fisheries Committee — representing the 17 members of the Forum Fisheries Agency — met from Monday through Thursday this week at the Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele Room. While the meeting worked on budgets, policies and often mundane topics from the public’s point of view, every FFC meeting translates directly into the […]
By Journal on May 18, 2023
Dale Nabu, Edward Adiniwin, Freeda Barai Sam, Hilary Hosia, Jakio Lanwe, John Phillips, Post 22, SSG Solomon Sam
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The memory of fallen Marshallese soldier SSG Solomon Sam is bound to live on through the creation of a new scholarship in his name. The initiative is the brainchild of the local US military veterans group Post 22. The scholarship will be given at the College of Marshall Islands. The scholarship will be the second […]
By Journal on May 18, 2023
Climate Vulnerability, Hilary Hosia, Johnson Eknilang, Malolo Malolo, Marshall Islands Resort, National Water Safety Plan, Wesley Lemari
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The Marshall Islands is gaining momentum toward the establishment of a National Water Safety Plan following a half-day seminar on water safety at the Marshall Islands Resort last Thursday. The seminar invited government officials, members from the private sector and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that sell and provide water to the community. The program was […]
By Journal on May 18, 2023
Aren Palik, David Panuelo, Federated States of Micronesia, FSM, Nikkei Asia, Pohnpei, Taiwan, Wesley Simina, Yosiwo George
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Wesley Simina of Chuuk State is the new president of the Federated States of Micronesia. He was elected by the FSM Congress at its first meeting last week following the national election in March. Joining him in the executive branch is Vice President Aren Palik of Kosrae, who continues on from a term started two […]
By Journal on May 11, 2023
Alatera Martin, Albert Jermeto, Brianna Tartios, Carl Ingram, Claire Loeak, Divine Waiti, first-ever moot court competition, Gladden Lakmej, John Masek, Joseph Pickering, Junior Paul, Kanchi Hosia, Kelera Turaga, Law Society, Linda Murnane, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy, Marshall Islands High School, Maryam Schellhase, Maryann Kiluwe, Public School System, Wilmer Joel, Witten Philippo
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High school students engaged in the first-ever moot court competition where they were exposed to courtroom debate organized by the Public School System and the Marshall Islands Law Society at the International Conference Center at the end of April. The schools had only three days of preparation for the moot competition after a briefing about […]