By Journal on September 30, 2022
Compact negotiation, Covid-19, David Kabua, DC, Joseph Yun, RMI Embassy in Washington
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![US Ambassador Joseph Yun, left, with President David Kabua in the RMI Embassy in Washington, DC. Photo: President’s Office. Yun meets Kabua in DC](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/US-Amb-Joseph-Yun-President-David-Kabua-RMI-Embassy-DC-9-30-.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Special Presidential Envoy Joseph Yun paid a courtesy visit to President David Kabua at the RMI Embassy in Washington, DC Monday this week. Yun heads the US Compact negotiation team. President Kabua welcomed and thanked Yun for the time to meet in person as they were unable to meet in person earlier due to Covid-19. […]
By Journal on September 15, 2022
Brenson Wase, David Kabua, diplomats from the Australia and the United States, Farewell Party, Ginger kabua, Jasmine Du, Jeffery Hsaio, John Silk, Kenneth Kedi, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, new Director General, Theresa Kedi
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![Taiwan Ambassador Jeffrey Hsiao and his wife Jasmine, seated center, flanked by President David Kabua and First Lady Ginger Kabua, right, Speaker Kenneth Kedi and his wife Theresa, and surrounded by Cabinet ministers, diplomats from the Australia and the United States, and other VIPs. Photo: Wilmer Joel. RMI says bye-bye to Hsiao](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Taiwan-9-16.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL Taiwan Ambassador Jeffery Hsaio and his wife Jasmine were showered with gifts and serenaded at their farewell party last Saturday at the Marshall Islands Resort poolside. Ambassador Hsaio holds the record for the most visits to neighboring islands made by an ambassador to RMI, according to both the ambassador and Minister of Natural […]
By Journal on September 8, 2022
Bangkok Post, Cary Yan, Damian Williams, David Kabua, Giff Johnson, Gina Zhou, Hilda Heine, Kenneth A. Polite, Kenneth Kedi, Marshall Islands Resort, Michael J. Driscoll, money laundering, New York, Rongelap Atoll Special Administrative Region, Thailand
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![A story and photo in the Bangkok Post shows RMI citizens Cary Yan and Gina Zhou being escorted by Thai police on their way to handing them over to US authorities last week in Bangkok for extradition to the US to face charges that they bribed leaders in the Marshall Islands to endorse the RASAR plan. RASAR promoters charged in alleged bribery scheme](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RASAR-9-9.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON The United States Justice Department unsealed an indictment September 2 in New York City against two naturalized Marshall Islands citizens that alleges they bribed numerous high-level elected and other officials in the Marshall Islands to gain government support for establishing a controversial semi-autonomous zone for foreign investment activities. Cary Yan and Gina Zhou […]
By Journal on August 11, 2022
AMI, Arrives, BA.5, CDC, Cody Jack, Covid, David Kabua, Frank Underwood, FSM, Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal, MOHHS, Northern Islands High School on Wotje., PaxLovid, Red Code, Wilmer Joel, World Health Organization
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![Covid hit town, sneaking in the back door just like the famed Marshallese trickster Letao. But local residents rose to the challenge, with virtually everyone donning face masks within minutes of learning that Covid was here. And, despite Covid, people still have to eat, right? The popular Uliga Protestant Church women’s takeout lunch program was in high demand Tuesday, with Almi Juano helping customers to get their plates. Photo: Wilmer Joel. Code Red: Covid arrives](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Covid-8-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON This is how the Marshall Islands went from being one of a handful of places in the world to still be Covid-free two-and-a-half-years into the pandemic to joining the rest of the world August 8.Majuro hospital authorities discovered the first “cluster” of Covid positive cases Monday afternoon. Parents brought their 17 and nine […]
By Journal on July 28, 2022
Amata Kabua, Chewy Lin, David Kabua, David Paul, Giff Johnson, Imata Kabua, iroojlaplap, Iroojlaplap Michael LaMañiñi Kabua, Jeimata Kabua, Joba Kabua, jobwa, Kailoojoj, Mike Kabua, Ralik Chain
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![Iroojlaplap Michael LaMañiñi Kabua, center, is surrounded by Kabua family members at the end of the coronation ceremony on Ebeye July 21. Photo: Chewy Lin. Coronation for Iroojlaplap Mike](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Iroojlaplap-Mike-7-29.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON Thousands of Marshall Islanders converged on Ebeye Island last week for the first coronation ceremony of a paramount chief in half a century. The gala coronation for Iroojlaplap (paramount chief) Michael LaMañiñi Kabua featured dozens of islanders wearing traditional headdress and finely woven mat clothing unique to the Marshall Islands, spear carrying warriors […]
By Journal on July 7, 2022
Arthur Johnny, CMI’s Distance Learning Center, David Kabua, Ennibur Island, First time, internet connection, Roi-Namur, US Army base
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![One of many Third Island residents who was quick to get online when CMI’s Distance Learning Center opened internet service to the community last week. Photo: Arthur Johnny. Third Island connects](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Thrid-island.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Various notification sounds went off simultaneously on multiple devices last Thursday as residents of Ennibur Island (Third Island) in Kwajalein were connected to the Internet for the first time. Such was the scene at the College of Marshall Islands’ Distance Learning Center on Third Island at the end of last week as people […]
By Journal on June 16, 2022
Compact of Free Association, Covid, David Kabua, Donald Trump, FSM, Hilda Hiene, Jessica Dambruch, Joe Biden, Joseph Yun, Keone Nakoa, Kitlang kabua, Mike Pompeo, Palau, Pohnpei, Roxanne Cabral, US Army, US Marine Crops
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![US Special Presidential Envoy for Compact Negotiations Ambassador Joseph Yun is greeted by US Ambassador to RMI Roxanne Cabral at Bucholz Army Airfield following his arrival Tuesday this week at Kwajalein. A saluting Marine airman and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Interior Keone Nakoa are also pictured. Photo: US Army/Jessica Dambruch. Friendly starts to compact talks](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/compact-6-17.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the US and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement in the Compact, negotiations resumed again this week with a two-day meeting at Kwajalein. The negotiations stalled after these first discussions were held in Pohnpei between President Trump’s Secretary of […]
By Journal on June 16, 2022
College of Marshall Islands, David Kabua, Ebeye, Graduation, Hilary Hosia, Jabro Sports Complex, Kwajalein Atoll High School, Majuro
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![President Kabua’s personal appeal President Kabua’s personal appeal](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/KAHS-pres-6-17.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
In the midst of a major shift in Cabinet members the past week and countless hours preparing for the Compact negotiations in Kwajalein in the coming days, President David Kabua ensured his message for the graduating class of 2022 was received throughout Marshall Islands. President Kabua personally delivered the message during the College of Marshall […]
By Journal on June 9, 2022
Alfred Alfred Jr., Brenson Wase, Bruce Bilimon, Carl Ingram, Casten Nemra, David Kabua, Donald Capelle, Eve Burns, ICC, Ingrid Kabua, Jack Ading, Jemi Nashion, Joe Bejang, John Silk, Kessai Note, Kitlang kabua, New Cabinet members, Nitijela, Ota Kisino, Sandy Alfred, Wilbur Heine
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![At the swearing in ceremony June 7 at the International Conference Center, from left: Nitijela Members Jack Ading, Ota Kisino and Joe Bejang with their spouses holding the bibles as they took the oath of office for the Cabinet. Photo: Eve Burns. New Cabinet members sworn in](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cabinet-610.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Three of the four newly appointed Cabinet ministers were sworn in during a ceremony at the ICC Tuesday morning. Chief Justice of the High Court Carl Ingram with Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua officiated at the swearing in. This followed a blessing and then brief remarks from President David Kabua. The President described the Cabinet […]
By Journal on June 2, 2022
Bruce Bilimon, Casten Nemra, David Kabua, Juanita Bolkeim Lojkar, Kitlang kabua, Martin Lojkar, Michael Lojkar, NoiNoi Lojkar, US Army Garrison–Kwajalein Atoll
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![Michael Loeak, the first Marshallese to be accepted to the Air Force Academy, came to Majuro last week at the invitation of President David Kabua, who presented him with an outrigger canoe model in his honor. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Michael gets VIP welcome](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Micheal-Lojkar-6-3-22.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA At the invitation of the Marshall Islands Office of the President, trailblazer Michael Lojkar met President David Kabua and high-level officials last Thursday at the International Conference Center. Michael was recognized for being the first Marshallese to be accepted to attend the US Air Force Academy. The Ebeye teen was accompanied by parents […]