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Christmas spirit ramps up

By Journal on December 22, 2022 2022, Capital, Christmas Lighting, Darlene Korok, Eve Burns, Finance’s Division of International Development Assistance, Ginger kabua, Jiba Kabua, Local Businesses, Majuro Cooperative School, Mejerik Club, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce, Randon Jack, Robert Taylor, ROC Embassy, Wilmer Joel News Archive

EVE BURNS Chilly air, drizzling rain and Christmas music really set the vibe for the annual Mejerik Club’s Christmas lighting ceremony. The Christmas lighting started during President Christopher Loeak’s administration. Later, the Mejerik Club was formed and made the lighting ceremony an ongoing special event. It is one of the most enjoyable things to do […]

Capital building cracks

By Journal on December 25, 2015 Acme, Capital, Micronesia history, Trusteeship, UNICEF Back In The Day

Journal 12/31/1974 P1 ICA plan for ‘reformulation’ would fatally distort distinguishing values of the islands A “Comprehensive Human Development Plan” for the Marshall Islands was recently prepared for public release in Majuro by a Chicago-based organization called the Institute for Cultural Affairs (ICA). The plan is a sweeping, ambitious formula for crash economic development in […]