Extraordinary Needs Distribution Archives - The Marshall Islands Journal

END expansion sought

By Journal on September 18, 2025 Bremity Lakjohn, Brenson Wase, Bruce Bilimon, Daisy Alik-Momotaro, David Kramer, Ejjelok Ad Act 2025, Extraordinary Needs Distribution, Giff Johnson, Tony Aiseia, Tony Muller, Wilbur Heine News Archive

GIFF JOHNSON As the first Extraordinary Needs Distribution payment for 11 atolls and islands looms next month, Nitijela is considering legislation that would make all 24 local government jurisdictions eligible for END payments. Bill No. 56 is titled the “Ejjelok Ad Act 2025” and aims to expand the definition of the END program under the […]

END windfall for RMI?

By Journal on July 31, 2025 END Program, Extraordinary Needs Distribution, Giff Johnson, Kalani Kaneko, RMI government, Trust Fund Committee News Archive

GIFF JOHNSON The END proposals submitted to the US government two weeks ago could bring a windfall of nearly $20 million to 11 local governments this October when the new fiscal year starts. But US officials have already begun seeking clarifications and further details for some of the proposals submitted by the RMI government on […]