The Marshall Islands Service Corporation (MISCo) celebrated its 20th anniversary last Friday at the company’s compound in Uliga. Speeches, dances, food, a large cake, and discounted prices on products at MISCo Wholesale. MISCo Manager Kakom Paul emceed the event, and MISCo founder and Marshall Islands Holdings Inc. President and CEO Patrick Chen and MISCo board […]
GIFF JOHNSON Christmas in the Marshall Islands goes on for a while. Jeptas practice nightly in the lead up to December 25, when they showcase their dance routines, known locally as “biit,” and songs. A number of jeptas will perform in multiple churches on Christmas Day. Many more arrange special performances at churches in the […]
Christmas celebrations in the Marshall Islands saw various singing and biit (dance) performances come to life last week in the Christian churches. Local chapters came decked with colorful uniforms and unique designs. Voices were blasted to the maximum with harmony and melodies. As the biits went into motion, dancers were seen ecstatically leaping, gliding, bending, […]
WILMER JOEL Marshallese across the country filled local churches December 4 to honor the 165th anniversary of the arrival of the gospel onboard the Morning Star. Biits, songs, and dramatic performances were the main spectacles that lasted throughout the day up to the middle of the night, featuring different jeptas from all walks of life […]
