By Journal on August 4, 2016
Carl Ingram, Hilda Heine, Kenneth Kedi, Nitijela, RMI agenda, V7AB
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![At the conclusion of the August 1 Nitijela opening ceremony, Speaker Kenneth Kedi, President Hilda Heine and Chief Justice Carl Ingram joined together. Photo: Isaac Marty. Hilda pushes RMI action agenda](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/nitijela-opening-8-5.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
President Hilda Heine delivered a detailed action agenda at Monday’s Nitijela opening based on her call to improve government service to the public — as well as encouraging service by people to their country. The President’s talk also included delivery for the first time of a legislative agenda, highlighting 10 amendments or new bills that will […]
By Journal on July 29, 2016
ambassador, Carl Ingram, envoy, Hilda Heine, John Silk, Tom Kijiner, Tommy Kijiner
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![RMI Ambassador to Japan Tom Kijiner signs diplomatic papers after he took the oath of office at a ceremony at the ICC recently as High Court Chief Justice Carl Ingram (sitting), and (standing) Foreign Minister John Silk and President Hilda Heine look on. Photo: Hilary Hosia Kijiner reappointed to serve RMI](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/amb-new-7-29.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Executive Branch of the Marshall Islands reappointed Tom Kijiner as the Marshallese envoy to Japan Monday at the ICC Cabinet Room. Chief Justice Carl Ingram presided over the swearing-in ceremony witnessed by President Hilda Heine, First Gentleman Tommy Kijiner, Jr., Foreign Minister John Silk, other Cabinet members, and family members. Ambassador Kijiner has been […]
By Journal on July 28, 2016
Amenta Matthew, Hilda Heine, Mayors, MIMA, Ota Kisino
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![RMI leaders, seated from left, Minister Amenta Matthew, President Hilda Heine, and Marshall Islands Mayors Association President Ota Kisino sign the Leadership Conference joint communique as national and local leaders look on. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Leaders sign plan of action](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MIMA-7-29.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Marshall Islands Mayors Association President Ota Kisino joined President Hilda Heine and Internal Affairs Minister Amenta Matthew in signing a joint communique from the recently completed Leadership Conference spelling out seven areas for follow up action. The joint communique is the first in the 16 years of this annual event. The key areas identified for […]
By Journal on July 22, 2016
Alfred Capelle, Byron W. Bender, Evelyn Konou, Hilda Heine, Marshallese, Wilbur Heine
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![Public School System Commissioner Evelyn Konou holds a copy of Marshallese Reference Grammar that was presented to her and Education Minister Wilbur Heine (right) by Customary Law and Language Commission Chairman Alfred Capelle (left). Photo: Hilary Hosia. New Marshallese grammar book](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fL-majol-7-22.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Alfred Capelle, Chair of the Marshall Islands’ Customary Law and Language Commission, recently presented the new book titled Marshallese Reference Grammar to President Hilda Heine at the President’s Office, and also delivered a copy to Education Minister Wilbur Heine and Public School System Commissioner Evelyn Konou. Capelle co-authors the book along with Byron W. Bender, […]
By Journal on July 15, 2016
coral, Hilda Heine, MIMRA, UNDP, USP
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![President Hilda Heine joined students, instructors and partners of the USP Summer Science Camp’s Coral Reefs and Climate Simulation at the Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele Room. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Coral stars at summer camp](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/usp-slider-7-15-1.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine joined a group of 25 high school students from around the Marshall Islands to talk about coral reefs and what the RMI and countries of the Pacific should be doing to ensure the health of their marine ecosystems. The program was the USP-sponsored Coral Reef and Climate Change Simulation, a […]
By Journal on July 7, 2016
Alinton Robert, Hilda Heine, Isaac Marty, jellimaan, Lein Zedkaia, Manini Kabua Jr., MIMA, Ota Kisino, Veronica Wase
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![RMI mayors with national leaders at Monday’s opening. Wotje Mayor Ota Kisino, new president of MIMA, is seated center with President Hilda Heine to right and IA Minister Amenta Matthew at left. Photo: Isaac Marty. Mayors elect Ota Kisino president](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mayors-7-8.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
ISAAC MARTY “Be a good ‘jellimaan,’” Iroijlaplap Patrick Lein Zedkaia said to the 22 mayors present during the opening of the 25th Annual Conference of the Marshall Islands Mayors Association (MIMA) at the International Conference Center (ICC) Monday. Zedkaia explained that a “jellimaan” is the man in the crow’s nest or lookout point near the […]
By Journal on June 24, 2016
Carl Ingram, Denise deBrum-Reiher, Gerald Zackios, Hilda Heine, Kenneth Kedi, Nika Wase, Nitijela
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![High Court Chief Justice Carl Ingram (left) administered the oath of office for Ambassador Gerald Zackios as Likiep Mayor Nika Wase held the Bible. Photo: Denise deBrum-Reiher. Gerald sworn in for DC duty](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gerald-z-6-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Ambassador-designate Gerald Zackios was officially sworn-in Monday as RMI’s ambassador to the United States. The oath of office, administered by Chief Justice Carl Ingram, took place following the recent acceptance of Ambassador-designate’s Agrément by the United States. The nomination of Zackios was approved by the Nitijela during its first Constitutional Regular Session this year. Witnessing […]
By Journal on June 23, 2016
APNLC, Dr. Margaret Chan, Hilda Heine, Isaac Marty, Nurses, Rosa Tudela, Ruth Harris
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![Nurses from US-affiliated Pacific islands joined with RMI President Hilda Heine for a group photo after the opening ceremony Monday morning at the ICC in Majuro. Photo: Isaac Marty. Nursing Leaders descend on Majuro](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/nurses-APNLC-6-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
ISAAC MARTY Nurses from Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, CNMI, Hawaii, the US Mainland, American Samoa, Japan, and RMI flocked to the International Conference Center in Delap starting Monday for the 38th Annual American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council (APNLC). The week-long conference is hosted by the Marshall Islands Nursing Association and was officially opened […]
By Journal on May 27, 2016
Chris deBrum, Evelyn Lanki, Hilda Heine, John Silk, Neijon Edwards, Republic of China-Taiwan, Rufina Jack, Tommy Kijiner Jr., Tsai Ing-wen, Veronica Wase
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![Minister John Silk, First Gentleman Tommy Kijiner, Jr., and President Hilda Heine give Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen handicrafts depicting friendship between the two countries. RMI-ROC woman presidents meet](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Hilda-Taiwan-5-27.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
President Hilda Heine and First Gentleman Tommy Kijiner, Jr., left Majuro earlier this month with a delegation to attend the inauguration of Republic of China/Taiwan’s first woman President, Tsai Ing-wen. The RMI delegation visit to Taiwan took place from May 16 to 21. President Heine and delegation also participated in bilateral meetings and other events […]
By Journal on April 28, 2016
Disaster Risk Reduction, Hilda Heine, Paris, United Nations
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![At the United Nations, from left, front: President Hilda Heine, Foreign Minister John Silk, Transportation and Communications Minister Mike Halferty. Back: Climate Ambassador Tony deBrum, Ailuk Senator Maynard Alfred and RMI Honolulu Consul Neijon Edwards. Photo: Chris deBrum. Hilda signs global pact](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Hilda-4-29.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
President Hilda Heine joined leaders from 174 other nations Friday at the United Nations in New York City to sign the climate change agreement that was endorsed at the global climate summit in Paris last December. “The world has come together today in New York to make history,” she said Friday. “Today’s signing ceremony shows […]