By Journal on January 21, 2021
Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal, Marshall Islands Red Cross Society, Moderna vaccines, Wilmer Joel
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GIFF JOHNSON Coronavirus vaccines were rolled out to a larger segment of the Majuro and Ebeye communities starting January 18. Last week, people in the 60 and over age group were eligible for vaccines and many took advantage of this by walking into the MCH Clinic at Majuro hospital to obtain the first of two […]
By Journal on January 14, 2021
COVID-19, Frank Underwood, Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal, Mineko Mista, MOHHS, Rosabella Jennet, Vaccines
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Since the rollout of Covid vaccinations in RMI shortly before the New Year, the Ministry of Health and Human Services has vaccinated 612 healthcare workers and other “front line” employees. Meantime, the RMI’s Covid vaccination program for the public will soon be moving into high-gear, with the arrival in Majuro of 6,000 doses of the […]
By Journal on December 31, 2020
Bruce Bilimon, Carl Ingram, Covid Vaccines, Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal, Kenneth Kedi, Kotak Loeak, Palukne Johnny
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GIFF JOHNSONThe Marshall Islands became the first independent nation in the Pacific region to begin Covid-19 vaccinations as a group of high-ranking Marshall Islands leaders joined with Ministry of Health doctors and nurses to be the first to receive the United States government-provided vaccines on Tuesday.The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) delivered to Majuro […]
By Journal on December 24, 2020
Centers for Disease Control, COVID-19, Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal, Ministry of Health and Human Services, RMI Cabinet
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GIFF JOHNSONThe first batch of Covid-19 vaccines are scheduled to arrive within the next week, possibly as early as this weekend, according to RMI officials.The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is providing an initial delivery of the Moderna-developed vaccine to the RMI, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.The RMI Cabinet, Ministry of Health […]
By Journal on December 4, 2020
Jack Niedenthal, Peace Crops
Back In The Day

Journal 12/6/1983 P1 1st annual judiciary report The first annual report of the Judiciary of the Marshall Islands is out with a glowing report for the most part and recommendations for financial independence of the court. During the March 1982-March 1983 period, there were 260 cases filed in the court, 235 of which were civil […]
By Journal on December 4, 2020
Annie Chong Gum, Bruce Bilimon, Eve Burns, Fracis Hicking, Jack Niedenthal, Kyle Lemari, Marshallese Doctors
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Three newly minted medical doctors were honored at their graduation ceremony at Marshall Islands Resort on November 27. They are working at Majuro hospital. The three, Drs. Kyle Lemari, Annie Chong Gum and Francis Hicking, recently completed their studies in Taiwan.
By Journal on December 3, 2020
Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal, The Office of the Chief Secretary, World Health Organization
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GIFF JOHNSONAmata Kabua International Airport took on a festive air last Friday for the arrival of a special Fiji Airways charter flight.Virtually the entire local Fiji community was on hand to greet the plane and some were ticketed to fly back to Fiji on the return flight.The welcome was accompanied by ukulele playing, high spirits […]
By Journal on October 29, 2020
Abacca Anjain-Maddison, Dr. Frank Underwood, Jack Niedenthal, Mailynn Konelios-Lang, Marie Davis-Milne, President David Panuelo, Wilmer Joel
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Deputy Chief Secretary Abacca Anjain-Maddison, Deputy Health Secretary Mailynn Konelios-Lang and Public Health Director Dr. Frank Underwood led a public briefing last Friday about the government’s plan for repatriating Marshallese stranded outside RMI, starting with a group of 27 people scheduled to arrive this Saturday. As repatriation moves into gear, some RMI residents and leaders […]
By Journal on October 29, 2020
Alice Keju, Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Tea Party, Daisy Alik Momotaro, Darlene Korok, Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal, Jinna Keju, Mary Hicking, MOHHS, Natalie Nimmer, Nenulej "Bolal" Keju, WUTMI
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A big turnout of people, replete with creative handicraft-style hats and snazzy outfits, highlighted last week’s Third Annual Breast Cancer Pink Tea Party held at RRE’s Tide Table. Over 100 people packed into the restaurant for the breast cancer awareness program that included music, dancing, speeches, door prizes, a photo booth and high spirits. WUTMI […]
By Journal on September 18, 2020
Eve Burns, Giff Johnson, Jack Niedenthal
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GIFF JOHNSON An emergency medical situation the first week of September involving a patient from Mili Atoll with dengue fever has increased concern at the Ministry of Health and Human Services about a possible resurgence of the illness on the outer islands — in line with an uptick of cases in Majuro in recent weeks. […]