By Journal on June 13, 2019
Arno, Hilary Hosia, Jejwarick Anton, Torrak Anton
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![Torrak is Arno’s copra king Torrak is Arno’s copra king](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Arno-6-14-19.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Like most outer islands, everybody knows everybody in Arno, Arno. But, unlike most outer islands, Arno is known for its massive haul of copra production. Speaking of copra, one individual is known throughout Arno as the king of copra and he goes by the name Torrak Anton. On any given day, Torrak can be seen […]
By Journal on March 15, 2019
Atbi Riklon, Bruce Bilimon, David Kabua, Ingrid Kabua, Jejwarick Anton, Nitijela, Tanya Lomae, Tony Aiseia
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![Nitijela Public Accounts Committee joined with Judiciary representatives after the public hearing on the Judiciary audit. Seated, from left: Deputy Clerk of Courts Tanya Lomae, PAC Chairman Senator Bruce Bilimon, and Chief Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua showing the flow chart provided by the Judiciary to the PAC Committee. Standing, from left: Senators Eldon Note, David Kabua, Atbi Riklon, Tony Aiseia and Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton. Judiciary impresses Nitijela PAC](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Fl-PAC-3-15.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Had the Nitijela audit public hearings been a basketball championship game, the Judiciary System would’ve been named “MVP” — most valuable player. The Judiciary team, led by Chief Clerk Ingrid Kabua, literally controlled how their audit report played out following a never-before used stunt: Ingrid provided the panel with a drawing that depicts the cash […]
By Journal on March 7, 2019
Atbi Riklon, Bruce Bilimon, Jejwarick Anton, Nitijela, Public Accounts Committee, Tony Aiseia
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![Nitijela Public Accounts Committee in action this week reviewing audits. From left, Senators Atbi Riklon, Alfred Alfred, Jr., Tony Aiseia, Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton, and Chairman Bruce Bilimon. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Nitijela likes MIDB taxi scheme](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Niti-public-hearin-3-8-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA The Nitijela audit panel conducting public hearings for government and state owned enterprises this week is following a new method: they are looking beyond the numbers and zeroing in on how to improve services. The Public Accounts Committee is chaired by Maloelap Senator Bruce Bilimon, a longtime employee at the Ministry of Finance […]
By Journal on June 28, 2018
Carl Ingram, Hilary Hosia, Jejwarick Anton, Kenneth Kedi, Luren, Mike Halferty, President Hilda Heine, Senator Jack Ading, Thomas Heine
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![Enewetak Senator Jack Ading (left) takes the oath of office as the new Minister of Justice, Immigration and Labor from Chief Justice Carl Ingram as Ading’s wife Luren holds the Bible. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Mike out, Jack in](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/swear-6-29.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
President Hilda Heine removed Senator Mike Halferty from her Cabinet last Thursday. The removal of Halferty took the form of a memo from the President titled: “Revocation of appointment and vacation of office by Minister.” The brief memo signed by the President stated that by the power vested in her by the RMI Constitution, “I…do […]
By Journal on February 8, 2018
Dennis Momotaro, Hilda Heine, Jejwarick Anton, Walter Elbon
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![President Hilda Heine and First Gentleman Tommy Kijiner, Jr. (right) joined in the ceremony for new Cabinet Minister Dennis Momotaro, who is pictured with his wife, Daisy Alik-Momotaro, a senator for Jaluit in Nitijela. Photo: RMI President’s Office. Dennis newest Cabinet minister](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fl-Dennis-Minister-2-9.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Witnessing the occasion were President Hilda Heine, Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton, members of the Cabinet and Nitijela, diplomatic corps, members of the Public Service Commission, and other government officials, family members, and friends. President Heine congratulated Minister Momotaro on behalf of the government. Momotaro said although there are challenges, he is prepared to carry out […]
By Journal on December 14, 2017
Carl Ingram, David Paul, Emperor Akihito, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Jejwarick Anton, Karen Stewart
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![Breaking the sake container, known as kagami biraki, from left: US Ambassador Karen Stewart, Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Chief Justice Carl Ingram, Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton and Minister David Paul. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Celebrating Japan emperor’s birthday](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/j-emperor-12-15.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Japan Emperor Akihito turns 84 this week. Every year, Japanese citizens and their political allies spread across 230 embassies and consulates globally observe the imperial birthday this month, while an official birthday will be hosted for the 123rd ruler in the imperial palace in Japan. Acting Foreign Minister and Minister in Assistance to the President […]
By Journal on October 28, 2016
Amenta Matthew, David Kramer, Eldon Note, Ewao Elanzo, Jejwarick Anton, Junior Patrick, Leander Leander, Maybelline Bing, Maynard Alfred, public accounts
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![The Public Accounts Committee launched nine days of hearings Tuesday. From left: Bikini Senator Eldon Note, Utrik representative Minister Amenta Matthew, Ailuk Senator Maynard Alfred, Chairman Likiep Senator Leander Leader, Jr., Majuro Senator David Kramer and Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Feisty hearings for Public Accounts](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/public-accounts-10-28-1.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA The Public Accounts Committee launched nine days of hearings Tuesday at the Nitijela Conference Room with the Auditor General and Ministry of Finance first up on the agenda. Based on rapid inquiries from members of the committee chaired by Likiep Senator Leander Leander, Jr., the session heated up minutes after starting. But as […]
By Journal on January 7, 2016
Alvin Jacklick, Casten Nemra, Christopher Loeak, Jejwarick Anton, Kenneth Kedi, Mike Kabua, Nitijela
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![New President Casten Nemra (right) and new Speaker Kenneth Kedi greet each other following the Nitijela election Monday January 4, as Nitijela Chaplain Rev. Enja Enos looks on. Photo: Giff Johnson. Casten wins close Nitijela vote](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/kedi-casten-1-8.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Nitijela elected the youngest and only the second commoner as President Monday morning. By a narrow vote, new Senator Casten Nemra (left), 44, defeated seven-term parliament veteran Alvin Jacklick, 17-16, demonstrating how evenly divided the 33-seat chamber is. Nemra’s election reflects brilliant maneuvering in the lead up to Monday’s election by members of the […]
By Journal on January 4, 2016
Alvin Jacklick, Casten Nemra, Christopher Loeak, Daisy Alik Momotaro, Daisy Momotaro, Daniel Cadra, David Kabua, David Paul, Dr. Hilda Heine, Jeban Riklon, Jejwarick Anton, KEA, Kenneth Kedi, Michael Kabua, Nitijela, RMI President, Tony deBrum
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![Newly elected President Casten Nemra spoke briefly to the nation at parliament following his election Monday. Photo by Hilary Hosia. Casten Nemra new RMI President](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-pres-casten-nemra.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Marshall Islands parliament elected its youngest President, and only the second commoner to hold the head of state position, Monday morning in Majuro. The narrow vote for newcomer Casten Nemra, 44, who defeated seven-term parliament veteran Alvin Jacklick, 17-16, demonstrates how evenly divided the 33-seat chamber is. Nemra’s election on his first day in the […]
By Journal on December 10, 2015
Alfred Alfred, Bruce Bilimon, Casten Nemra, David Paul, Giff Johnson, Jejwarick Anton, Jr., Sherwood Tibon
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![Senators-elect who are part of the Solid Six bloc say voters delivered a clear message for change with their votes in the November 16 national election. Pictured, the Utrik absentee polling station in Uliga, Majuro on voting day. Photo: Hilary Hosia. ‘Solid Six’ aim to drive new government](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Solid-Six-12-11.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
GIFF JOHNSON One fact apparent from the impending shakeup in Nitijela membership — as 14 seats out of 33 will change hands on January 4 — is that with so many new senators, neither the current government nor the opposition KEA group will control a majority of 17 needed to elect a president and form […]