By Journal on July 25, 2024
Fumio Kishida, Hilda Heine, India, Kalani Kaneko, PALM declaration, Sibi George, The Economic Times of India
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![In Tokyo in the lead up to the PALM declaration, Ambassador of India to RMI Sibi George, left, and Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko, right, signed the new aid agreement as President Hilda Heine looks on. India-RMI agree on aid plan](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/biz-india-rmi-7-26.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Economic Times of India described the aid projects as including the construction of a community sports center, airport terminal, and two community centers through India’s annual grant-in-aid. India is also reported to be working on providing desalination and dialysis units to address healthcare needs here. The signing between India Ambassador Sibi George and Minister […]
By Journal on July 18, 2024
Eve Burns, Hilda Heine, Laura Stone, Majuro US Ambassador
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![New US Ambassador Laura Stone and President Hilda Heine, center, flanked by members of the Cabinet and the US Embassy. Photo: Eve Burns. US Ambassador: RMI closest partner](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-new-Amb-Laura-7-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
New United States Ambassador Laura Stone presented her diplomatic credentials to Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine last week at the Cabinet, ending a 16-month period without an American ambassador in Majuro. Stone took the opportunity of her first official meeting with the president to emphasize the unique nature of the US-Marshall Islands relationship. “Our closest […]
By Journal on July 11, 2024
AB Won Pat International Airport, Hilda Heine, Hilton Kendall, Joshua Tenorio, Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Maverick Eoe, Nauru Airlines, RMI Aviation Task Force
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![Nauru Airlines delegation recently met with President Hilda Heine, center, and members of the Cabinet and the RMI Aviation Task Force. Nauru eyes Honolulu route](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/aviation-7-12.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
A Nauru Airlines delegation met with the RMI Cabinet at the end of June to discuss opportunities for air service to Honolulu. This followed on a meeting between Nauru Airlines representatives, led by Deputy Minister of Aviation Maverick Eoe, and a large gathering of aviation-related business people and RMI agencies. On June 26, the Nauru […]
By Journal on July 4, 2024
Alson Kelen, Andreas Pfaffernoscke, Hilda Heine, Tony Alik, Waan Aelin in Majel, WAM
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![At the WAM recognition ceremony Tuesday this week, from left: German Ambassador to the RMI Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoscke, WAM Director Alson Kelen, and President Hilda Heine. At back is WAM Associate Director Tony Alik. Photo: Eve Burns. WAM honored for boat work](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WAM-7-5.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
A large number of VIPs and supporters of the Waan Aelon in Majel program turned out in force Tuesday this week at the still-under-construction canoe building facility. The occasion was recognition of WAM for its work in the “lagoon component of the Low Carbon Sea Transport Project,” which is funded by the German government’s international […]
By Journal on July 4, 2024
Andrew Morgan, Banton Jorlang, Bo July, Bo-July, Carly Sutch, Chewy Lin, Epeli Boteanakadavu, Goodwind Silk, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, Jitak En Likatu Bar, Kalani Kaneko, Kathy Posey, Life Skills Academy, PSS, Trisha Lometo, Vilisi Boteanakadavu, Villiana William
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![Life Skills Academy teachers and students Trisha Lometo, Villiana William, Vilisi Boteanakadavu, Carly Sutch, Epeli boteanakadavu and Banton Jorlang were treated like VIPs in the Bo July celebration at Jitak En Likatu Bar last Friday. Photo: Hilary Hosia. July 4 celebrated in style](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bo-July-7-5-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Although there were no fireworks to commemorate the July 4 celebration this year, the US Embassy in Majuro graced the event last Friday at Jitak with a new twist: A special highlight on teachers and students. The inclusion of educators and students in the US guest list is a first compared to previous […]
By Journal on June 21, 2024
Dai Nippon Construction, David Kramer, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, Japan funded, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Jerry Kramer, Katoj Park, Kazunari Tanaka, Ono Yukari, Thomas Heine, Yachiyo Engineering Company
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![President Hilda Heine, third from left, joined Japan Ambassador Kazunari Tanaka, middle, and other VIPs for the groundbreaking to officially launch the new reservoir construction project. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Japan backs water reservoir](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FL-japan-6-21.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL A groundbreaking for a new water reservoir funded by Japan, a project worth over $13 million, was held last Friday next to Katoj Park. In a statement from the Japanese Embassy, the project “contributes to securing clean and stable water supply and enhancement of resilience to climate change and natural disasters in the […]
By Journal on June 20, 2024
Angela Masao, Australian Embassy, Berlin Philippo, Chuuk, CNMI, Eskella Joseph, Giff Johnson, Guam, Hilda Heine, Kosrae, Mattie Sasser, Mattie Sasser Miller, Mimo Jacklick, Mylie Wugumgeg, Nauru, Olympic Games in Paris, Palau, Paul Wilson, Vinete Torejak
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![Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine was on hand for Mattie Sasser Miller’s three-gold weightlifting performance at the ICC Monday. The President is holding one of Mattie’s gold medals before putting it around her neck. Photo: Australian Embassy. RMI athletes shine](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MG-Weight1-6-21.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands sports men and women turned in many outstanding performances in the early days of the Micronesian Games starting this past Saturday. It kicked off with RMI women’s basketball team winning the RMI’s first medal of the Games, a bronze in the 3×3 basketball tournament, last Sunday afternoon. Winning the bronze for […]
By Journal on June 20, 2024
Chuuk, Covid, Giff Johnson, Guam, Hilda Heine, Kiribati, Kosrae, Mattie Sasser, Micronesian games, Nauru, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Pohnpei, Tony Muller, Waylon Muller, Wilmer Joel, Yap
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![A highlight of the opening ceremony of the Micronesian Games in Majuro was a performance by the Marshall Islands flag dancers. Photo: Wilmer Joel. High-wattage opening for Micro Games](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MG-opening-6-21.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON The Micronesian Games kicked off in Majuro Saturday June 15 with a gala celebration that featured sports delegations from the 10 islands in the sub-region parading in uniform with flags and banners along a newly opened track field, a rarely performed traditional stick dance of the Marshall Islands, a Marshall Islands flag dance, and […]
By Journal on June 13, 2024
Deborah Shoniber, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, https://www.majol2024.com/, Jose Gaña, Mattie Sasser, Micronesian games, Tony Muller, Waylon Muller
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![Mattie Sasser and Waylon Muller pose at the International Conference Center Wednesday: They are the two most-medaled Marshall Islands athletes in history. Mattie will compete for the RMI weightlifting team Monday and Tuesday next week at the ICC, while Waylon — who won his first medal in regional competition in Samoa in 1991 before winning golds in multiple Micronesian Games — is coaching the RMI wrestling team, which competes for three days, June 22-24. Mattie has set numerous lifting records in Oceania competitions and represented the RMI at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, qualifying on her own merits. Photo: Hilary Hosia. It’s show time!](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MG-Mattie-Waylon-6-14.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON There are no more “tomorrows” — the Micronesian Games are here! Athletes, coaches and officials are now living at the MIHS Micro Games Village, the Games food crew is turning out thousands of meals daily at the Village, and the RMI opening ceremony team is gearing for the big kickoff event this Saturday […]
By Journal on May 10, 2024
Carl Ingram, Hilda Heine, Ingrid Kabua, John Silk, Mary Silk, United Nations
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![At the ambassadorial swearing in ceremony, from left: Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua, Ambassador John Silk and his wife Mary, and Chief Justice Carl Ingram. Photo: Hilary Hosia. John takes oath](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FL-John-5-10.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
New RMI Ambassador John Silk was sworn into office last week Thursday. Chief Justice Carl Ingram and Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua performed the ceremony while Silk’s wife Mary held the Bible. There was a big turnout of VIPs, including President Hilda Heine, family and friends at the Nitijela Conference Room. Silk is scheduled to […]