Debbie Schutz Archives - The Marshall Islands Journal

Australia sends five to uni

By Journal on December 15, 2022 Anastasia Dujmovic, Australian Embassy in RMI, Brek Batley, Debbie Schutz, Joy Ratidara, Katrina Murray, Rachel Bigler, Samelda Leon, Tessie Briand News Archive

Five Marshallese have been awarded scholarships by the Australian government. Two are scheduled to study in Australia and three will attend universities in Fiji. “Scholarships are an important part of Australia’s commitment to the long term development of the Marshall Islands,” said Australian Ambassador Brek Batley in announcing the scholarships. “We want the scholars to come back to […]

Young entrepreneur’s art store

By Journal on September 16, 2022 Covid, Debbie Schutz, Emma Tibon, Geovannie Johnson, John Alefaio’s tattoo shop., Layla Tibon, Layla’s Gallery, Majuro Cooperative School., Sherwood Tibon, Tide Table restaurant, Yoora Lee Feature Articles

EVE BURNS Covid did not stop a 14-year-old businesswoman. It resulted in a temporary closure of her store just days after it opened, but Layla’s Gallery is back in action. Layla’s Gallery held a soft opening late last month, not long before the first outbreak of Covid in RMI. The gallery sells painting and art […]