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Japan supports fire trucks

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 News

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 […]

Laureen honored by Japan

By Journal on October 17, 2024 Emperor of Japan, Hilary Hosia, Hiromi Tanaka, Japan Embassy in Majuro, Kazunari Tanaka, Laureen Joab Batol, Order of The Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays News Archive

HILARY HOSIA Laureen Joab Batol became the first Marshallese to receive the prestigious “Order of The Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays” award that is bestowed only by the Emperor of Japan. Japan Ambassador to Marshall Islands Kazunari Tanaka presented the award to Laureen during a conferring ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Delap last Thursday. Family […]