By Journal on September 27, 2018
Costa Rica, Epsy Barr, Hilda Heine, Kelly Lorennij, United Nations Global Conference
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KELLY LORENNIJ in New York City Costa Rica is among the 193 participating states at the United Nations Global Conference, and on the first day of meetings and events Costa Rica Vice President Epsy Barr and RMI President Hilda Heine discussed issues and plans on climate change, human rights, and the possibility of furthering the […]
By Journal on September 20, 2018
California, Global Climate Action Summit, Hilda Heine, Jerry Brown
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President Hilda Heine praised California Governor Jerry Brown for sponsoring a major climate conference last week in San Francisco. “Thank you for the ‘Call to Action’ outcome from this Summit on behalf of a grateful nation,” Heine said after participating in the event.
By Journal on September 13, 2018
Daniel Tang, Hilda Heine, Jeffrey SC Hsiao, ROC-Taiwan
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Prior to attending the 49th Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings in Nauru, President Hilda Heine received a courtesy call from outgoing ROC Ambassador Daniel Tang. President Heine extended her appreciation to Ambassador Tang for his two years here in RMI. Following her return from Nauru September 7, President Heine accepted the Letter of Credence […]
By Journal on August 30, 2018
Hilda Heine, Jerry Kramer, North Delap
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The opening ceremony of North Delap Elementary School last Friday centered on the students as evidenced by remarks by President Hilda Heine and Pacific International Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jerry Kramer, who repeatedly said to the children: this is about you. Kramer was on hand to officially hand over the symbolic key to the school […]
By Journal on August 23, 2018
2018 Micronesian Games, Hilda Heine, Kalani Kaneko, Nitijela, Team Marshall Islands, Wilbur Heine
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Team Marshall Islands — athletes, coaches and facilitators from the 2018 Micronesian Games in Yap — received a standing ovation from Nitijela leaders Monday morning following an introduction from long time National Olympic Committee executive board member and Minister of Works, Infrastructure and Utilities Tony Muller. Speaker Kenneth Kedi said no one ever received a […]
By Journal on August 16, 2018
Hilda Heine, Jorelik Tibon, Majuro Atoll Waste Company, Mattlan Zachras, MAWC, recycle, recycling, Sherwood Tibon, Waste Warriors
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Majuro Atoll Waste Company officially launched its new recycling program Friday in support of the government’s container deposit legislation. President Hilda Heine led a delegation of VIPs to the ceremony that showed off MAWC’s recycling equipment located in a warehouse at the entry to the Batkan landfill. Heine did the honors of cutting the ribbon […]
By Journal on August 16, 2018
Brenson Wase, David Kabua, David Kramer, Hilda Heine, Kalani Kaneko, Nitijela, Tony Aiseia, Wilbur Heine
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Nitijela’s first business day of the current session, August 7, saw members focus on the RMI’s proposed SOV digital currency, plan to host the Micronesian Games, and possible reduction in the 50 cent per pound copra price. Exchanges during the first question and answer session of the new session included: • Wotho Senator David Kabua […]
By Journal on August 2, 2018
Ben Graham, Hilda Heine, Kelly Lorennij
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KELLY LORENNIJ The second National Climate Change Dialogue saw a good turnout from the government, private sector, and community. The two-day conference, held at the International Conference Center, opened with remarks from President Hilda Heine who reiterated the RMI’s role in global climate leadership and focused on three areas: adaptation, mitigation, and building resilience. “Going […]
By Journal on May 24, 2018
Air Niugini, Hilda Heine, PALM 8, Papua New Guinea, Peter O'Neill
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A historic moment in the relationship between the Marshall Islands and Papua New Guinea was realized in Japan over the weekend with the signing of an Air Service Agreement between the two governments. The signing was held at the Spa Resort Hawaiians-Hotel Hawaiians in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. This was the venue of the eighth Pacific […]
By Journal on May 3, 2018
Hilda Heine, May Day, One Island, One Product
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Under the theme “Bujen Tak,” the Marshall Islands celebrated the 39th anniversary of constitutional government Tuesday. The motto translates as “goals people set for themselves and make every effort to achieve.” President Hilda Heine delivered remarks, saying everyone needs to “pull their weight” to achieve important goals for the nation. The government went through many […]