By Journal on January 14, 2021
David Paul, Hilary Hosia, Hirata Kabua, Jeremy Bartel, Joe Bejang
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GIFF JOHNSON A medical evacuation by Army helicopter of two pregnant women, an elderly man and a child from Lib Island this past Sunday was hailed as “extraordinary” by a Kwajalein member of Nitijela. “On a moment notice, a humanitarian and selfless act by Colonel Jeremy Bartel and his team saved six lives by dispatching […]
By Journal on November 26, 2020
Alson Kelen, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Waan Aelon in Majel
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GIFF JOHNSONIn the consultant-dependent world of the Marshall Islands, the Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) program stands out.“Everyone who works at WAM is Marshallese,” said Director Alson Kelen in a recent interview. “WAM is about training,” he said. “It’s what we do.” While the program has relied in the past on […]
By Journal on November 19, 2020
election 2019, Fetogi Vaai, Hilary Hosia, Joy Manu, RMI voting
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A Pacific Islands Forum observer team that monitored the 2019 RMI national election recommends 11 government actions to improve administration of future votes. On the conduct of the 2019 national election, the four-member team said: “It is the view of the Forum Team that polling was safe and free. The Forum Team also observed counting, […]
By Journal on November 5, 2020
Hilary Hosia, Jeremy Bartel, Steve Kass
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Kwajalein officials said the quarantine process at the Army base is working exactly as it is supposed to. In response to questions from the Journal, the US Army Garrison — Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) command confirmed that from last week’s repatriated personnel going into quarantine here, two tested positive for Covid-19. “They have no signs or […]
By Journal on August 6, 2020
Blackout, Boya and Julia, Daniel Kramer, Faith Band, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Ine String Band, Jabat Deep Blue Sea, Jabubu, Laura Settlers, Rosie, Six9Two Productions, Tiplers, Zeah
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GIFF JOHNSON Thinking outside the box is second nature to Six9Too Productions head honcho Daniel Kramer. Concern about coronavirus forced cancellation of Kramer’s much-anticipated spring break and summer concerts. But there are always opportunities and Kramer is gearing for a big, live-streamed concert aimed primarily at Marshallese living in the United States. Kramer sees it […]
By Journal on August 6, 2020
David Paul, Hilary Hosia, Hirata Kabua, James Mike Brantley, Jeremy Bartel, Joe Rubon, Kino Kabua, Ladie Jack, Lanny Kabua, Rachel Hickman, Roxanne Cabral
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HILARY HOSIA The first Marshallese to re-enter RMI during the lockdown was released Tuesday to the general public following 21 days of strict quarantine at the US Army Garrison – Kwajalein Atoll. Immediately after his release, longtime USAG-KA employee Joe Rubon met with US Ambassador Roxanne Cabral, Col. Jeremy Bartel, Kwajalein Mayor Hirata Kabua, Kwajalein […]
By Journal on July 23, 2020
AKIA CAFE, Bruce Bilimon, Carson Sigrah, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Hirata Kabua, Jeremy Bartel, Joe Bejang, Junior Aini, Kalani Kaneko, Kitlang kabua, Peterson JIbas, Reginald White, RRE, Tony Aisaia, USAG-KA
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GIFF JOHNSON The US Army Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll had its first long-distance brush with coronavirus when one of the 15 base workers scheduled to return this week tested positive for Covid-19 in Honolulu prior to departing for Kwajalein. Contract tracing by Army authorities identified three others in the intending repatriation group to have had contact […]
By Journal on July 23, 2020
Aristan Santiago, Glorine Jeadrik, Harden Lelet, Hilary Hosia, IOM, KDC, KEOC, Kitlang kabua, NEOC, Scott Paul, Tearman Jerwan
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Multiple Zoom meetings between Kwajalein Emergency Operations Center (KEOC) and National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) in Majuro under the National Disaster Management Office has enabled the Kwajalein Disaster Committee (KDC) to engage in several Covid-19 preparedness campaigns on Ebeye. With strong partnership from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ebeye branch and Kwajalein Nitibili Club, […]
By Journal on July 17, 2020
Anthony Maika, Hilary Hosia, Hirata Kabua, Imam Iqbal Sajid, James Matayoshi
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While Kwajalein Atoll Local Government waits on a date to start the power project on Ennibur (Santo) Island from the RMI Cabinet, 100 solar units are to be distributed to islands within Kwajalein this year. The solar project stems from a matching grant partnership between KALGov and Humanity First, with each contributing $15,000. Earlier in […]
By Journal on July 9, 2020
Dr. Adam Maass, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Jack Niedenthal, Kino Kabua
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GIFF JOHNSON The coronavirus has turned into the perfect storm for thousands of Marshall Islanders living in the United States. Since March, Marshallese have experienced extraordinary Covid-19 infection and death rates in many American states. “The most vulnerable people in the United States in almost every state where there are large numbers of Pacific islanders, […]