By Journal on March 18, 2021
Alson Kelen, Angeline Heine-Reimers, Biram Stege, climate change, Giff Johnson, Jim Philippo, Jo-Jikum, Kameradisten (Comrades) Film Team, Karen Earnshaw, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, LoMoki Langidrik, Minister Kitlang Kabua, One Word Film, Timmy Langrine, Wimer Joel
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![Interns at the NGO Jo-Jikum, which partnered to make the movie One Word, turned out in force to watch the Majuro premiere of the film last weekend. Photo: Wilmer Joel. One Word hits Majuro, Ebeye](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/one-word-3-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The premiere of the latest Marshallese and German-made movie “One Word” had the audience starstruck at Jittak-En Saturday night with its rich cinematography and unerring documentation about climate change. The movie is the outcome of the collaboration between German film team Kameradisten (Comrades) directors Viviana and Mark Uriona and local non-profit organization Jo-Jikum.It features great […]
By Journal on December 10, 2020
Alfred Capelle, Biram Stege, Evelyn Konou, Pearl City Hawaii, Wilbur Heine
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![Evelyn Konou died on the evening of December 1 surrounded by her husband Daniel (Dan) and children Konou, Nina, Daniel and Nemokan at her home in Pearl City, Hawaii. The cause was complications from intestinal cancer Farewell to trailblazer Evelyn](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/s-Konou-12-11-.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Evelyn Konou died on the evening of December 1 surrounded by her husband Daniel (Dan) and children Konou, Nina, Daniel and Nemokan at her home in Pearl City, Hawaii. The cause was complications from intestinal cancer. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren who were with her at home and with her at Thanksgiving […]
By Journal on March 27, 2020
Akio Heine, Althea Bing, Benjamin Graham, Biram Stege, Kwajalein, Ri-Majol
Back In The Day
![Top honors for Ri-Majols Top honors for Ri-Majols](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TW-front-03-26-20.jpg?resize=165%2C240&ssl=1)
Journal 3/29/1983 P2 Among other things by Akio Heine Not too long ago, one of the local movie theaters showed: “She’s 17 and Anxious.” This week, they played: “She’s 19 and Ready.” Judging by these two titles, we won’t be surprised if they bring “She’s 21 and Eager.” After that, it’s anybody’s guess. We wish […]
By Journal on February 28, 2019
Biram Stege, Bruce Bilimon, Evelyn Konou, Hilary Hosia, House of Iroij, Kenneth Kedi, Morean Watak
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![Evelyn Konou, left, signs a letter to Nitijela Speaker Kenneth Kedi as part of delivering a petition that Konou and Biram Stege, center, organize that calls for restoration of postal absentee voting rights. They presented the petition, signed by over 800 people, to Nitijela Clerk Morean Watak Monday this week. Watak put it on Nitijela’s calendar, which sparked discussion at Wednesday’s session. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Women push postal vote](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/postal-3-1.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Nitijela senators began endorsing a plan to repeal the postal absentee ballot ban Wednesday following the presentation of a petition to restore voting for islanders living off-shore by Evelyn Konou and Biram Stege. Over 800 Marshallese citizens endorsed the petition, for which Parliament Speaker Kenneth Kedi and Maloelap Senator Bruce Bilimon publicly announced […]
By Journal on October 18, 2018
Assumption, Biram Stege, Chris Leon, Dan Smith, Evelyn Konou, GoFundMe, Ina Smith, Kelly Lorennij, Tina Stege
Feature Articles
![Assumption Principal Biram Stege, left, and daughter and fundraiser Tina Stege, second from right, with Assumption High School students receiving the new laptops at the school in Majuro. Photo: Kelly Lorennij. Laptops a hit at Assumption](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/FL-Assumption-10-19.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
KELLY LORENNIJ Assumption high schoolers received 24 new laptops — four traditional and 20 Chromebooks — from alumni and friends of the school.