By Journal on April 28, 2022
Alwal Band, Assmuption High School, Barab Edwards, Chentelle Rogers, climate change, College of the Marshall Islands, debate, Dolores deBrum-Kattil, Haruka Saito, IOM, jaki-ed, James Myazoe, Jo-Jikum, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, Life Skills Academy, Majuro Cooperative High School, Marshall Islands Conservation Society, Marshall Islands High School, Maryann Kiluwe, Paulini Maitokana, PSS, Ronna Nakamura, Salote Uzumaki, Samuel Barton, Solomon Enos, University of the South Pacific, Watak Lanwe, Wilmer Joel, Yonah Senerath, Yoshiko Capelle
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WILMER JOEL The two colleges in the country, College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) and the University of the South Pacific (USP), ignited a heated debate last week that was filled with facts and fiery exchanges. As a part of the Climate Change Week activities last Thursday at the Public School System the debate focused […]
By Journal on April 22, 2022
Assumption High School, Ben Wakefield, Cartina Henos, Cathlynn Benjamin, Climate Week, Delap Seventh Day Adventist, IOM, Life Skills, Marshall Islands High School, Mattaes Kabua, National Energy Office, Public School System, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The second annual Climate Change Week kicked off its opening ceremony and Career Day at the Public School System Conference Monday amidst spring break for the schools.“The purpose of this one-week event is to teach the youth that Climate Change is not just about sea level rise,” said National Energy Office Ben Wakefield. […]
By Journal on March 31, 2022
Ainikien Kora Forum, Australian Aid, Chewy Lin, ICC, IOM, Jeledrik Binejal, Jeremiah Knight, Kitene Alberttar, Kitlang kabua, Mejerik Club, Rebecca Lorennij, SPC, US Embassy, WUTMI
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A National Women’s Forum started this week Wednesday at the International Conference Center in Majuro. A large turnout of well over 100 people came together for the Ainikien Kora Forum (literally, the Voice of Women Forum). The major focus of the event is to “raise awareness across all key stakeholders and national decision makers about […]
By Journal on October 22, 2021
Ao Kapijuknen, Chessika Jim, Estella Matthew, IOM, IOM International Development Fund (IDF), OCIT, Tourism Division, Women-Led Domestic Tourism Pilot Program
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the Office of Commerce Investment and Tourism (OCIT) recognized two local entrepreneurs at a special ceremony late last month. Estella Matthew and Chessika Jim are the first to receive seed funding through the Ao Kapijuknen Women-Led Domestic Tourism Pilot Program. The two women went through an […]
By Journal on May 14, 2021
Barab Harris, Christian Batol, Climate Change Week Art Show, Debby Schutz, Hovell Dako, IOM, Jo-Jikum, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, Lillia Jack, Melina Riklon, MIR, Tanmayee Tanu, Timothy kabua, Tony Kabua
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Wilmer Joel Just when we thought that the first ever Climate Week had enough activities to highlight issues for the public, a climate art showcase was formed. It was an event hosted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Jo-Jikum at Marshall Islands Resort inside the Lomalo Room. A line up of talented singers, […]
By Journal on May 6, 2021
Barab Harris, College of the Marshall Islands, Debby Schutz, IOM, Jo-Jikum, National Climate Change Week, Tanmayee Pathak, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL As part of RMI National Climate Week, Jo-Jikum in collaboration with United Nations Peacebuilders and the International Office for Migration (IOM), held a Climate Security Arts Workshop for the public in the old library at the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI). Jo-Jikum’s Director Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner and the interns helped manage the event […]
By Journal on March 4, 2021
IOM, JAE, NRC, OCIT, WUTMI
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IOM is working with the Jelto Island community in Majuro Atoll to launch a Women-Led Domestic Tourism Pilot Project. It is working alongside technical partners Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce (NRC), Office of Commerce Investment and Tourism (OCIT), Women United Together in Marshall Islands (WUTMI), Jibron Ae Entrepreneurs (JAE) and other technical representatives and […]
By Journal on March 4, 2021
Bolden Elanzo Jr., IOM, MOHHS
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BOLDEN ELANZO It was an unforgettable day for the Ministry of Health and Human Services staff and leaders last month as they witnessed five functions taking place in one day at Majuro hospital. A one-hour press conference was held with MOHHS leaders urging people to get the Covid vaccine that is now available. This was […]
By Journal on August 20, 2020
Eve Burns, IOM, Jeremy Bartel, Wilbur Heine
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This was a learning moment for hospital staff, IOM, airport staff, bus drivers, police, National Disaster Management Office, and everyone else involved. This exercise started off at the airport, where in the scenario, there were hospital staff testing people who just arrived on Majuro. Nurses practiced how to ask the questions, getting samples into the […]
By Journal on July 23, 2020
Aristan Santiago, Glorine Jeadrik, Harden Lelet, Hilary Hosia, IOM, KDC, KEOC, Kitlang kabua, NEOC, Scott Paul, Tearman Jerwan
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Multiple Zoom meetings between Kwajalein Emergency Operations Center (KEOC) and National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) in Majuro under the National Disaster Management Office has enabled the Kwajalein Disaster Committee (KDC) to engage in several Covid-19 preparedness campaigns on Ebeye. With strong partnership from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ebeye branch and Kwajalein Nitibili Club, […]