By Journal on November 9, 2017
Alson Kelen, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Waan Aelon in Majel
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Japan Ambassador to the RMI Hideyuki Mitsuoka and the Director of Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) Alson Kelen signed a contract last week for a “Project for Improvement of Transportation for Training Materials for Waan Aelon in Majel.” The grant of $65,050 is funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The […]
By Journal on November 3, 2017
Alson Kelen, College of the Marshall Islands, Hilda Heine, Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce, Solomon Sam Sport Center, Tsai Ing-wen, Waan Aelon in Majel
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce and the College of the Marshall Islands put out a great display of “One Island, One Product” under the Staff Sergeant Solomon Sam Sport Center Tuesday as part of the Marshall Islands program for ROC President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit this week. After speaking at Nitijela Tuesday morning, Tsai […]
By Journal on September 14, 2017
Alson Kelen, Arlington Tibon, Cory Jokray, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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GIFF JOHNSON A graduation later this month will recognize a group of young people who had few opportunities in their lives earlier this year but now have multiple doors open for their future. Last month, Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) graduated a group of over 20 Marshallese following a six-month training on woodworking. On September […]
By Journal on August 17, 2017
Alexandre Sanchez, Alson Kelen, Archie Horiuchi, Ejnar Aerok, Elmi Juonraan, Ivanancy Vunikura, Kathrilla Rikeo, Okeanos, Vaka Motu, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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ISAAC MARTY The first service to the outer islands for the Okeanos Foundation’s Vaka Motu started last week with a visit to Arno. It departed Uliga Dock Thursday evening and arrived Arno the next morning. School supplies, medical supplies, and few passengers were delivered successfully to Malel Island. Some things were taken to Ul en […]
By Journal on August 11, 2017
Albert Albertar, Alson Kelen, Gordon Note, Kone Jubar, Kottar Ta, Majuro Urok Club, Marshall Islands Resort, MIR, Peter Robert, Waan Aelon in Majol
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HILARY HOSIA Marshall Islands Resort celebrated its 21st anniversary Saturday with a full day of festivities, including the famed “Kone Jubar” or Iron Man race. Ten canoes signed up for the Kone Jubar competition. Each canoe had a team of two, with the exception of a bigger canoe that required three men to sail. To […]
By Journal on April 20, 2017
Abija Lometo, Alson Kelen, canoes in the marshall islands, Hilary Hosia, Johnson Anwel, Maston John, Ralles Anwel, Sealend Laiden, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) is bubbling with activities with two training programs for young people ongoing at one time. In years past, WAM sponsored one six-month life skills and vocational training program centered around canoe building and carpentry. This year, opportunity arose to run a skills training in woodworking related […]
By Journal on January 5, 2017
Alson Kelen, Delap, Karen Earnshaw, Langdrik, RMI Shipping Corporation, tobolar
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A year or so ago, the good ship Langdrik was taken out of the RMI Shipping Corporation fleet and moored in the Delap corner of Majuro’s lagoon. For over a dozen years, the ship had plied the waters of the Marshalls, delivering guys, gals, and goodies to the outer islands and back to Majuro. It […]
By Journal on December 23, 2016
Alson Kelen, Christmas, Isaac Marty, Majuro, parade
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Majuro residents hit the streets in huge numbers to watch the Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Saturday morning. Santa Claus (a.k.a. Alson Kelen) was busy sharing Christmas cheer along with the many parade volunteers who assisted. Dozens of floats took part in the two parades — one from Rita to the airport, the […]
By Journal on November 24, 2016
Alson Kelen, Amata Kabua, Hirobo Obeketang, Jiba Kabua, John Silk, Urok Club
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The burial site of the nation’s founding father, first President of the Marshall Islands and paramount chief Amata Kabua, is rarely visited by the public, and only can be visited by invitation — such was the scene last Thursday during the commemoration of President’s Day. During the occasion, which was attended by government officials, families […]
By Journal on November 4, 2016
Alson Kelen, graduates, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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Marshall Islanders who graduate from the Waan Aelon in Majel canoe building and life skills training program have a high rate of success, according to statistics provided by the program. Nearly four out of five from last year’s training are either employed, in school or returned to an outer island. Data on graduates from the […]