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 October 25, 2018
Catalino Kijiner, ECC gymnasium, Pacific International Inc., PII
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![Since 2011, the ECC gym in Majuro has been locked up, useful only as a support for outdoor basketball backboards and hoops. Photo: Hilary Hosia. ECC roof plan revised](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ECC-basketball-Oct-26-18.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Plans to re-roof and renovate the former national ECC gymnasium continue to move along with various ups and downs that continue to delay a final solution.
By Journal on July 20, 2018
Catalino Kijiner, Dennis Momotaro, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Rev. Jamurlok Kabua, Shinzo Abe, Tony Muller
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![Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka handed over to Minister Tony Muller three dump trucks and spare parts for heavy equipment donated earlier, as other VIPs look on. Japan’s heavyweight donation](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Japan-7-20.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Japan Ambassador to the Marshall Islands Hideyuki Mitsuoka handed over much-needed heavy equipment and spare parts to the RMI government represented by Minister Tony Muller, of the Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Utilities (MoWIU). The handover ceremony was held at MoWIU compound with many attendees including Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce Dennis Momotaro, Secretary […]
By Journal on January 26, 2017
BECA, Catalino Kijiner, Mike Halferty, Pacific International Inc., Trevor Muddle
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![Acting Public Works Minister Mike Halferty (pointing) received a briefing on progress of phase one of the new Majuro hospital from Beca supervising engineer Trevor Muddle (left) as Public Works and Pacific International officials look on. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Milestone for Majuro’s new hospital](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/beca-1-27-1.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Pacific International Inc. reached a milestone this week in first phase construction of the new hospital: the concrete floor slab is finished, paving the way for the next stages of building the new surgical ward. PII is the contractor on the project and Beca International is the construction supervisor working for Public Works Project Management […]
By Journal on October 6, 2016
Catalino Kijiner, David Paul, Ebeye, JICA, KAJUR, Kitlan Kabua, Rebecca Lorrenij, solar project
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![Signing the minutes of the recent JICA survey mission to Ebeye and Majuro are, from left KAJUR’s Kitlang Kabua, R&D Secretary Rebecca Lorennij, JICA team leader Shigeru Sugiyama, and Public Works Secretary Catalino Kijiner. Photo: Giff Johnson. JICA plan could save Ebeye millions](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Japan-solar-10-7.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
A proposed solar project for Ebeye could save the utility company anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars a year, depending on the scale of the plan that is under discussion now. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and RMI officials reviewed the project following a second survey visit to Ebeye and Majuro by […]
By Journal on February 5, 2016
Catalino Kijiner, Evelyn Konou, Isaac Marty, school lunch program
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![Rita Elementary students Wilmer Joel (5A), left, and Bakol Lauror (6B) were happy to be getting lunches three days a week. Photo: Isaac Marty. School lunches launched](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4-lunch-program-RES-2-5-IM.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
ISAAC MARTY The $800,000 school lunch program that was budgeted by the RMI for fiscal year 2016 commenced late last month. Laura Elementary School, Rairok Elementary School, Majuro Middle School, and Marshall Islands High School (MIHS) were the first of 15 public schools (including kindergarten, elementary, high school, and special education) on Majuro to receive […]