By Journal on January 20, 2023
Ben Graham, Marie Maddison, Marshall Islands Visitors Authority, National Economic and Social Summit, Ramsey Reimers, RMI Business Summit
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Journal 1/24/1986 P1 Tarawa says ‘no’ to UK aid For the first time in its seven years of independence, Kiribati is planning its1986 budget without British economic aid. Finance Minister Boanareke Boanareke in his budget address told the parliament that one major and very important change in this year’s plan is the attainment of full […]
By Journal on January 10, 2019
aground, Ben Graham, fish carrier, Ou Ya Leng No. 6, Sam Lanwi, Shen Lian Cheng 737, Taka Atoll
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![An aerial view of the fish carrier vessel Ou Ya Leng No. 6 that ran aground on the reef at Taka Atoll in the northern Marshall Islands January 3. Fish carrier hits Taka reef](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/taka-1-11.jpg?resize=667%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON The 24-man crew of a Chinese-flagged fish carrier vessel that ran aground last week at Taka Atoll in the northern Marshall Islands was rescued over the weekend by Marshall Islands Sea Patrol’s Lomor patrol boat and a Chinese fishing vessel. The crew of the Ou Ya Leng No. 6, a Chinese-flagged fish carrier, […]
By Journal on January 4, 2019
Ben Graham, Georgetown University, women salary
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Journal 1/1/1982 P1 More spending, less singing Christmas and money; money and Christmas. There seems to be a correlation between the two. In the few days before Christmas, stores around the capital were crowded with shoppers, particularly at Robert Reimers store. People were buying like crazy. Taxies that normally make $15 or $20 a day […]
By Journal on November 22, 2018
Ben Graham, Bruce Kijiner, Catalino Kijiner, Crawford & Associates, Donald Capelle, Jiba Kabua, Johnathen Kawakami, Justina Langidrik, May Bing, Performeter, Phil Philippo
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![This gathering earlier this month was described as a “monumental event in the history of the RMI public service.” It involved PSC Commissioners along with the Chief Secretary, and four heads of departments signing four-year performance contracts, the first time these heads of ministries have been on performance contracts. Sitting, holding their signed performance contracts, from left: Transportation Secretary Phil Philippo, Finance Secretary May Bing, Works, Infrastructure and Utilities Secretary Catalino Kijiner, and Foreign Secretary Bruce Kijiner. Back, from left: Chief Secretary Ben Graham, PSC Commissioner Justina Langidrik, PSC Chairman Donald Capelle, Deputy Attorney General Johnathen Kawakami and PSC Commissioner Jiba Kabua. RMI grade goes up](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/psc-11-23.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The financial health and accountability of the Marshall Islands showed its best results on record in FY2017, according to the annual Performeter report. The Performeter analysis uses financial indicators and ratios to assess the government’s financial performance and sustainability.
By Journal on November 8, 2018
Ben Graham, Hilda Heine
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![President Hilda Heine spoke to heads of departments of the RMI government Tuesday, which was chaired by Chief Secretary Ben Graham. Photo: Hilda Heine. Heine engages with RMI officials](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hod-president-11-9.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
SUZANNE CHUTARO Despite facing a vote of no confidence next week, President Hilda Heine did not shy away from her duties Tuesday to address government heads of departments to refocus their attention on providing customer service — her signature call to action since she assumed office in 2016. “Of the five reasons for the motion […]
By Journal on August 2, 2018
Ben Graham, Hilda Heine, Kelly Lorennij
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![President Hilda Heine spoke to the opening of the two-day Second National Climate Change Dialogue at the International Conference Center in Majuro late last month. Photo: Kelly Lorennij. RMI wants zero carbon emissions](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/climate-8-3.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
KELLY LORENNIJ The second National Climate Change Dialogue saw a good turnout from the government, private sector, and community. The two-day conference, held at the International Conference Center, opened with remarks from President Hilda Heine who reiterated the RMI’s role in global climate leadership and focused on three areas: adaptation, mitigation, and building resilience. “Going […]
By Journal on May 31, 2018
Ben Graham, Brenson Wase, Claire Loeak, Justina Langidrik, Kalani Kaneko, Ministry of Health and Human Services
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RMI government leaders signed an agreement aimed at improving the flow of funding within government, particularly related to the Ministry of Health and Human Services. The Ministry of Health and Human Services met last month with the US Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Pacific […]
By Journal on November 30, 2017
Ben Graham, Julia Alfred, Kelly Lorennij, UNICEF, Women United Together Marshall Islands, WUTMI
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![Representatives of Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI) and many others joined the opening of the18th annual conference Tuesday. On Wednesday, conference attendees heard the troubling results of the recently concluded child health survey. Photo: Hilary Hosia. WUTMI told of health crisis](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/WUTMI-11-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
KELLY LORENNIJ “Early childhood education and development” presentations filled the early morning of WUTMI’s 18th annual conference Wednesday. Facilitated by Chief Secretary Ben Graham, the day’s program began with presentation of results of the Integrated Child Health Survey by Health Secretary Julia Alfred. The survey, which was conducted on Majuro, Ebeye, and outer islands from […]
By Journal on October 12, 2017
Ben Graham, Ebeye, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Japan donation, Joseph Batol, Kino Kabua, Majuro, Tony Muller
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![At the Japan hand over ceremony, from left: Chief Secretary Ben Graham, Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Minister Tony Muller, Assistant Chief Secretary Kino Kabua, and MWSC General Manager Joseph Batol. Japan donates heavy equipment](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/japan-equip-10-13.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka handed over the last batch of disaster risk reduction equipment to the RMI government Friday. Tony Muller, Minister of Works, Infrastructure and Utilities and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade was on hand to receive the donation. The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Works compound with many […]
By Journal on September 28, 2017
Agenda 2020, Ben Graham, Hilda Heine, Junior Patrick
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![Chief Secretary Ben Graham (right) is pictured with RMI Auditor General Junior Patrick. Graham is ramping up implementation of President Heine’s Agenda 2020 by implementing accountability action. Photo: Isaac Marty. Ben pushes Agenda 2020](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Ben-9-29.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON New Chief Secretary Ben Graham is focused on ramping up performance and accountability in the RMI government to implement President Heine’s Agenda 2020 objectives. Graham took up the Chief Secretary role in mid-August. He is focused on “strengthening government performance” by developing systems and compliance structures. Key areas of action that Graham is […]