By Journal on July 18, 2019
Dennis Momotaro, export, Hatty Kabua, Iva Reimers, Kelly Lorennij, Radika Kumar, Rajan Ratna, Walter Myazoe
News Archive
![A group of private and public sector representatives joined together recently at RRE’s Kibedrikdrik Room to review the draft RMI export strategy. Photo: Kelly Lorennij. Export hopes to spur economy](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/nrc-wrkshp-7-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
KELLY LORENNIJ The first-ever National Export Strategy for the RMI underwent final validation late last month for finalization before informing and seeking endorsement from Cabinet. The strategy is a long-term plan that has, after intense consultation with government and private sector, identified five major sectors, which include fisheries, tourism, pandanus, coconut and handicrafts in the […]
By Journal on June 21, 2019
Dennis Momotaro, Formosa, Jeffery Hsiao, NRC, ROC-Taiwan, Taiwan
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![Taiwan veggies arrive in Majuro Taiwan veggies arrive in Majuro](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ROC-6-21-19.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
The ROC Embassy and Formosa store recently approached the Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce for support to import fresh fruits and vegetables from Taiwan to sell in the Marshall Islands. To initiate the development, Chief of Quarantine Henry Capelle and his colleague Kenear Anmontha visited Taiwan on behalf of the NRC Ministry earlier this […]
By Journal on December 20, 2018
Assumption Schools, Ben Wakefield, Daisy Alik Momotaro, Dennis Momotaro, Nadia Shoniber, Natural Resources and Commerce
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![Assumption student Nadia Shoniber was enthusiastic when receiving her gift from the NRC Santa (Ben Wakefield, aka “Batmon”). Photo: Hilary Hosia. Holiday spirit hits Majuro](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FL-NRC-12-21.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
The spirit of Christmas was abundant at Assumption Schools Tuesday following a visit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce.
By Journal on July 20, 2018
Catalino Kijiner, Dennis Momotaro, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Rev. Jamurlok Kabua, Shinzo Abe, Tony Muller
News Archive
![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 May 31, 2018
Alson Kelen, Dennis Momotaro, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Kanchi Hosia, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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![Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka hands over a symbolic key to Ministry of Education, Training and Sports representative Public School System Commissioner Kanchi Hosia. The key was carved by WAM. Photo: Hilary Hosia. WAM: Maintenance is key](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/japan-wam-6-1.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA The official handover of a new crane truck from the Embassy of Japan to Waan Aelon in Majol (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) Friday revealed a positive aspect about WAM: exemplary maintenance. In his remarks, Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka said he was amazed at the state and condition of the vocational training center […]
By Journal on April 12, 2018
Daniel Tang, Dennis Momotaro, Republic of China, ROC
News Archive
![Minister Dennis Momotaro receives solar check from Taiwan Ambassador Daniel Tang. Let there be light at night](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Roc-MEC-4-13.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
A total of 100 solar streetlights, 66 batteries and $20,000 was donated by the Republic of China (ROC) at a handover ceremony for the community streetlighting project last week at the Marshalls Energy Company warehouse in Delap. The $20,000 is for local procurement purposes for the project and installation costs. Through the National Energy Planning […]
By Journal on February 23, 2018
Clarence Samuel, David Paul, Dennis Momotaro, Hirata Kabua, Micronesia Conservation Trust, Micronesian Challenge Endowment Fund, Tommy Remengesau Jr., Will Kotska
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![On a visit to Palau earlier this month, Ministers Dennis Momotaro (left) and David Paul (right), and Kwajalein Mayor Hirata Kabua, joined with Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. (second left sitting), Palau elected and conservation leaders, and Micronesian Conservation Trust Director Willy Kotska (left standing). Also in the RMI delegation was Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Coordination Director Clarence Samuel (third from right standing). The visit was set up so the leaders from RMI could see how Palau has established its Protected Areas Network system to help the RMI move forward in the same area. Palau sees conservation $$ grow](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fl-conservation-2-23.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Palau received close to half a million dollars earlier this month from an investment fund established 10 years ago to support conservation work in US-affiliated islands. The Micronesian Challenge Endowment Fund will also be available to support protected areas in the Marshall Islands and Federated States of Micronesia once these nations adopt required legislation and […]
By Journal on February 8, 2018
Dennis Momotaro, Hilda Heine, Jejwarick Anton, Walter Elbon
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![President Hilda Heine and First Gentleman Tommy Kijiner, Jr. (right) joined in the ceremony for new Cabinet Minister Dennis Momotaro, who is pictured with his wife, Daisy Alik-Momotaro, a senator for Jaluit in Nitijela. Photo: RMI President’s Office. Dennis newest Cabinet minister](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fl-Dennis-Minister-2-9.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Witnessing the occasion were President Hilda Heine, Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton, members of the Cabinet and Nitijela, diplomatic corps, members of the Public Service Commission, and other government officials, family members, and friends. President Heine congratulated Minister Momotaro on behalf of the government. Momotaro said although there are challenges, he is prepared to carry out […]
By Journal on July 28, 2017
Ailinglaplap, campaign, Dennis Momotaro, Election, Jiba Kabua, Mejit, Namdrik, roniluial, Ruben Zackhras, Tony deBrum
Back In The Day
![Election fever starting in RMI Election fever starting in RMI](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/TW-front-7-28.jpg?resize=165%2C240&ssl=1)
Journal 8/1/1975 P1 The Chinese affair Last month a friendship began between the world’s smallest micro-state and the world’s largest nation. Hans Wiliander, a tall, soft-spoken Micronesian from the island of Tol, Truk Lagoon, stepped down from an airplane in Peking, China for a 20-day visit. His trip was the result of a meeting with […]
By Journal on January 13, 2017
Brenson Wase, Bruce Bilimon, David Paul, Dennis Momotaro, Kalani Kaneko, Kenneth Kedi, MISSA, Nitijela, social security
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![Speaker Kenneth Kedi, left entering Nitijela with President Hilda Heine at the January 3 opening, is having legislation drafted to revamp the retirement fund law. Photo: Hilary Hosia. MISSA changes to be delayed](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fL-MISSA-1-13.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Legislation to delay implementation of the new MISSA law was introduced on the first day of the Nitijela session last week. Bill 54 was introduced by Health Minister Kalani Kaneko and supported by Finance Minister Brenson Wase, and Senators David Paul (Kwajalein), Dennis Momotaro (Mejit), and Bruce Bilimon (Maloelap). The bill is brief and to […]