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
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 April 26, 2019
Alson Kelen, Berlyann Labija, Kelly Lorennij, WAM
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Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands/WAM) started a six-month training for youth Monday with 20 trainees ready to go. The two-part training includes Life Skills classes in the morning and vocational training in the afternoon. Classes include basic English, math, and computer, which are all taught by Berlyann Labija. In previous years […]
By Journal on April 26, 2019
Agnes Flood, Eomra Lokeijak, MOH, Norah Lieman, President Office, Student
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The Early Childhood Development Project was officially launched at Delap Park Tuesday this week. The $13 million multi-sectoral project will boost early childhood development in the Marshall Islands by supporting reproductive, maternal and newborn healthcare, child health and nutrition, social support to families with young children, and expanding accessibility to early learning programs. The World […]