By Journal on March 12, 2026
Bremity Lakjohn, Hemona Jack, Hilton Kendall, Hirohisa Soma, Japan Embassy in Majuro, Japan Grassroots, Laura Fire Station, Wisely Zackhras
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Japan and Marshall Islands officials signed a Japan Grassroots and Human Security Grant for $154,839 to purchase three recycled fire trucks for Majuro. Japan Ambassador Hirohisa Soma and RMI Police Commissioner Hemona Jack signed the agreement Tuesday at the Japan Embassy in Majuro. The signing was witnessed by Minister-In-Assistance to the President and Environment Bremity […]
By Journal on February 27, 2026
Hilary Vanderwey, Hirohisa Soma, Japan Embassy in Marshall Islands, Kalani Kaneko, Majuro, Rubon JR Jacklick, Wotje
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Japan Ambassador Hirohisa Soma and International Organization for Migration office head Hilary Vanderwey signed an agreement earlier this week that sets in motion a two-year plan to strengthen Majuro and Wotje local food systems. The project, supported by Japan and to be implemented by IOM in collaboration with the Ministries of Education and Natural Resources […]
By Journal on January 16, 2026
Farrend Zackious, Hilda Heine, Hirohisa Soma, JR Jacklick, MIMRA vessels, MV Bikar, MV Bokak
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Two new MIMRA vessels donated by Japan, the MV Bokak and MV Bikar, were dedicated and christened during a ceremony last Friday at the dock by Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority HQ. MIMRA crew for the two vessels underwent training in December. Now that they have been christened, they will be put into service for […]
By Journal on December 11, 2025
Hemona Jack, Hilda Heine, Hirohisa Soma, MIPD Sea Patrol, Rubon JR Jacklick, Wisely Zackhras
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A well-attended event celebrating completion and opening of the new MIPD Sea Patrol headquarters in Delap happened Saturday afternoon. Japan Ambassador Hirohisa Soma was on hand to cut the ribbon with MIPD Commissioner Hemona Jack, as well as hand over the ceremonial key to Justice Minister Wisely Zackras. Lively music from the AIM Band lent […]
By Journal on October 31, 2025
Chewy Lin, Gerald Zackios, Hilda Heine, Hirohisa Soma, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Japan-funded, Jerry Kramer, Majuro Water and Sewer Company, MWSC, Ono Yakuri
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WILMER JOELÂ A new 11.5 million gallon water reservoir was handed over from the government of Japan to the Majuro Water and Sewer Company last Wednesday. The water storage capacity of MWSC has expanded to over 47 million gallons, augmenting the six existing reservoirs. The new reservoir, which is worth over $14 million, took 18 […]
By Journal on September 11, 2025
Amata Kabua International Airport, Delap Dock, Ebeye Seaport, Giff Johnson, Hilary Vanderwey, Hirohisa Soma, International Organization for Migration, IOM, Japan assistance, Mercyba Balos, PALM10, RMI Ports Authority, Uliga Dock, Zoya Tayag
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A major upgrade to four points of entry into the Marshall Islands has been accomplished, strengthening preparedness against infectious diseases. The initiative supported by the government of Japan and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) partnered with multiple RMI agencies to provide substantial improvements at four main entry points: Amata Kabua International Airport, Ebeye Seaport, […]