GIFF JOHNSON Local students in Majuro and Ebeye were given the chance to show their audiovisual creativity in a series of workshops that will lead to a soon-to-be-released film and graphic adaptations of Marshallese legends. A team from the United Kingdom collaborated with the local organization Jambo Arts to sponsor drawing and animation workshops involving […]
HILARY HOSIA While the national government prides itself for upholding the 50 cents per pound for copra, the notion is becoming a nuisance to the people of Ailinglaplap. According to Ailinglaplap Senator Alfred Alfred, Jr., over 2,000 bags of copra have been sitting on the atoll since June last year without being picked up. “That’s […]
Like most outer islands, everybody knows everybody in Arno, Arno. But, unlike most outer islands, Arno is known for its massive haul of copra production. Speaking of copra, one individual is known throughout Arno as the king of copra and he goes by the name Torrak Anton. On any given day, Torrak can be seen […]
HILARY HOSIA Of the 14 graduates from Assumption High School last Sunday, three stood out for the fact that they’ve been classmates since their very first day in kindergarten 13 years ago.Meet the “original three” from Assumption: Barton Jakki Kaios, Niro Joji Tareo and Cyrus Curtis Graham. Approximately $52,200 has been injected into the school […]
The latest installment of community support from the Majuro Atoll Local Government and Republic of China/Taiwan partnership came in the form of newly christened Lerooj Chihaya Anmontha Multi-Purpose Park in the Jenrok area of Majuro. Mayor Ladie Jack brought the crowd to applause when he said “more will come, this is not the end” while […]
HILARY HOSIA In the Marshall Islands, socializing with a National Football League player over dinner is not something you do on a daily basis. Or ever. But for the folks who joined US Ambassador Karen Stewart at a dinner reception for last week’s visit by US Department of Energy officials, such was a reality: Those […]
HILARY HOSIA Candice Guavis was named president of the Marshall Islands Basketball Federation following a general election at the Marshall Islands Resort last Friday, making her the first female president of a basketball association in the Micronesia region — and one of only three among the 22 federations in the FIBA Oceania region. The former […]
Friends, partners and dignitaries joined in celebration in honor of the International Organization for Migration’s 10 years of quality services to and partnership with the Marshall Islands. IOM hosted a brief get-together at Marshall Islands Resort this week, where fliers and posters of provided services were on display. Often-used equipment needed during disaster rescues were […]
HILARY HOSIA What was once a dream became a reality last Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2022 Micronesian Games site at Jenrok village in Majuro. During the event, landlords officially signed the 60-year lease before VIPs broke the ground with golden shovels. Minister of Works, Infrastructure and Utilities Tony Muller offered words of […]
The 40th anniversary of constitutional government in the Marshall Islands generated an energetic and colorful parade on Amata Kabua Boulevard and a huge turnout at Delap Park for a day of festivities Wednesday this week. Read more about this in the May 3, 2019 edition of the Marshall Islands Journal.
