The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a boarding inspection exercise with the Sea Patrol Division of the Marshall Islands Police Department and other law enforcement agencies here. They used the MIRS Jelmae, the patrol vessel donated by Australia, for the exercises. The exercise aimed to improve maritime onboard search techniques through hands-on training to support […]
GIFF JOHNSON An unusual signing ceremony Tuesday at the Marshall Islands Resort now links the Marshall Islands — and specifically the Office of National Security — with two US National Guard units. The signing of a State Partnership Program agreement by two National Guard generals and Office of National Security Director Chris deBrum ushers in […]
National and local leaders gathered last week for the first RMI National Security and Substance/Drug Summit, aimed at strengthening coordination to address the growing threat of illicit drugs and broader national security challenges. Hosted by the Office of National Security (ONS), the summit brought together mayors from across the outer atolls, members of the Council […]
Two significant national security and organized crime courses were held in Majuro in late October, led by the Australian National University’s Pacific Security College. This course was designed to support RMI’s efforts currently underway to draft the country’s first national security strategy. In making closing remarks to the graduates, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
A new dock at Likiep Atoll is nearing completion. The funding for the dock was provided by the Department of Interior through its Maintenance Assistant Program. Likiep Local Government advisor Chris deBrum estimated that the work is 90 percent complete for the dock. “Our local guys are working day and night to complete the project,” […]
GIFF JOHNSON Fires have long been the scourge of Majuro and Sunday’s blaze that destroyed the Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) two-story offices and workshops proved that point.Firefighting equipment and know-how is rarely able to stop a fire in progress. The best that can be hoped for in Majuro is that […]
Last year’s first Likiep Atoll Fishing Tournament and Expedition was a big hit with local fishermen and the community, generating momentum for holding the second annual competition late last month at Likiep. “I started this Likiep Atoll Fishing Tournament and Expedition one year ago with my brother Nicky deBrum with the good support from MIMRA […]
This weekend Majuro will be the focus of the annual two-day fishing bash — both anglers and bottom fishermen — starting on the Fishermen’s Day national holiday Friday. Miss Urok Moritha Nena Milne and Miss Billfish Kathleen deBrum will be on hand to welcome fishermen during the weigh ins at dockside both days. Majuro Urok […]
President Hilda Heine and First Gentleman Tommy Kijiner, Jr., left Majuro earlier this month with a delegation to attend the inauguration of Republic of China/Taiwan’s first woman President, Tsai Ing-wen. The RMI delegation visit to Taiwan took place from May 16 to 21. President Heine and delegation also participated in bilateral meetings and other events […]
