By Journal on September 11, 2025
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A major upgrade to four points of entry into the Marshall Islands has been accomplished, strengthening preparedness against infectious diseases. The initiative supported by the government of Japan and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) partnered with multiple RMI agencies to provide substantial improvements at four main entry points: Amata Kabua International Airport, Ebeye Seaport, […]
By Journal on February 20, 2025
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HILARY HOSIA A massive project to fix the drainage system in Majuro is underway following a groundbreaking ceremony in Rita on Tuesday this week. Local company AC Construction has been awarded the contract for the project, which is projected to take 140 days to complete. The work will be concentrated on the drainage system on […]
By Journal on January 9, 2025
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HILARY HOSIA As Parliament resumed on Monday this week, President Hilda Heine began her state of the nation address with a moment of silence to honor the four people missing at sea following a tragic boat incident that took place between Majuro and Arno last Monday. The four victims, two males and two females, have […]
By Journal on September 26, 2024
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GIFF JOHNSON One thing that has been demonstrated by the work of RMI’s Aviation Task Force is that increasing airline connections needs start-up funding to make possible new service on often thinly traveled routes. Pre-Covid, the Aviation Task Force’s discussions with Nauru Airlines led to an agreement to launch new service connecting Majuro to Brisbane, […]
By Journal on August 29, 2024
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GIFF JOHNSON While all the airports in the United States-affiliated islands of the north Pacific have had new terminals built or major improvements to existing ones made in recent times, Majuro’s Amata Kabua International Airport (AKIA) remains a vestige of the past, still using a now-dilapidated terminal first opened over 50 years ago. The good […]
By Journal on February 16, 2024
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Miss Marshall Islands Claret Chong Gum returned to Majuro last Friday to much fanfare and an exuberant greeting. First, Amata Kabua International Airport firefighters gave the Nauru Airlines plane a water cannon honor. This was followed by diplomats, relatives and friends waiting to greet her on the tarmac outside the VIP lounge at the airport. […]
By Journal on October 19, 2023
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After spotting and destroying one coconut rhinoceros beetle at Amata Kabua International Airport in September, RMI government authorities identified an infestation of these coconut-destroying beetles at Ļojemwā weto, Ajeltake — the area just past the PII rock crushing location. A team from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce was dispatched to further investigate the […]
By Journal on January 26, 2023
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EVE BURNS Have you ever had to drive through a flooded road to get home? On Monday and Tuesday, people from the west side of Majuro had to navigate waves crashing across airport lagoon seawalls and barriers, and water and every kind of debris flooding onto the roads from the reservoir to the Peace Park. […]
By Journal on October 20, 2022
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“It feels so good to be connected again.” This was the sentiment at Majuro airport on Sunday evening as the first regular flight from Brisbane arrived following opening of the borders last month. Passengers landed with big smiles as they were greeted with warm Marshallese hospitality. In partnership with Nauru Airlines, the Australian government is […]
By Journal on April 7, 2022
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GIFF JOHNSON Last weekend’s completion of renovation work at Amata Kabua International Airport’s main terminal has paved the way for resumption of air service by United Airlines in the near future, according to RMI Ports Authority. Tentative plans were in motion this week for passenger service to resume next week April 11. Passenger pickup and […]