Majuro had the second busiest month of the year in November, as tuna transshipment activity picked up. The 23 transshipments in November was the highest since January saw 41 tuna transfers. This year has seen transshipment activity much reduced compared to recent past years, with increased transshipment activity in other ports including Tarawa, Kosrae, Pohnpei, […]
It’s no problem to get media attention when you bring your own with you. That’s what Taiwan President Lai Ching-te did. Flying in on a China Airlines charter flight, there were almost as many incoming media people as Taiwan government officials with the president. The lineup of cameras at the Nitijela and other events during […]
Christmas time is underway in the Marshall Islands. Stores are playing Christmas music, V7AB is playing holiday tunes, and decorations are going up all around town. So far, Majuro Atoll Local Government has the most impressive display of lights. Meantime, last week Ministry of Works employees were out adorning the street lights along Amata Kabua […]
HILARY HOSIA If you are concerned whether you will miss out on the “Enra” registration because you are off island temporarily, well, great news: Registration will continue at Marshall Islands Social Security Administration office after the current initial two-week registration period ends. The Enra program is also known as the Universal Basic Income system, which […]
HILARY HOSIA A rare and coordinated strike by over 50 Marshallese workers at the US Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll last Friday and Saturday disrupted ferry service for missile range employees and has led to dismissal of two American supervisors by civilian contractor at the missile range. On Saturday, 54 Marine Department employees signed a petition to […]
HILARY HOSIA The opening of the World Food Day celebrations in Majuro kicked off at Delap Park last Friday with local-style entertainment and competitions. A parade of pandanus-themed floats prepared by several high schools kicked off the event, beginning at Rita and ending at Delap Park. Each high school showcased their unique artistry with displays […]
HILARY HOSIA The unveiling of the Juren Ae prototype sailing ship model took place in front of a crowd at Robert Reimers Enterprises Tuesday following the official handover ceremony of the cargo sailing vessel. Germany Charge’d Affaires Mathias Kruse joined Minister in Assistance Bremity Lakjohn in the unveiling event. The model is a gift to […]
HILARY HOSIA Laureen Joab Batol became the first Marshallese to receive the prestigious “Order of The Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays” award that is bestowed only by the Emperor of Japan. Japan Ambassador to Marshall Islands Kazunari Tanaka presented the award to Laureen during a conferring ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Delap last Thursday. Family […]
HILARY HOSIA The long-awaited initiative to put cash in people’s pockets is likely to take place sometime next year and not in December as previously predicted by the government. The news came to light last week Wednesday during the discussion between the Enra Taskforce and Parliament Members at a specially-called Committee of the Whole briefing […]
HILARY HOSIA Grandmothers across the islands were extra busy Sunday evening weaving leis and floral necklaces needed for the observation of culture week starting the next day. Manit Week offered students the opportunity to showcase local fashion trends while learning the history of the Marshallese culture. Specific days called for specific displays of local handicrafts, […]
