By Journal on May 5, 2022
Constitution Day, David J. Hurley, David Kabua, Jeffery Hsiao, Joe Biden, Lujaron, Prasnson Eliou, PSS, Tsai Ing-wen, Waylon Muller, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The annual commemoration of the founding of the RMI Constitution that was established on May 1, 1979 went ahead Monday this week with a parade and speeches, followed by music, games and a canoe race. The Constitution embodies free governance, independence, and democracy that has stood the test of time for 43 years […]
By Journal on February 24, 2022
Brian Schatz, Christopher Coons, Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003., Jacky Rosen, Joe Biden, Marshall Islands High School, Martin Heinrich, Mazie Hirono, Patrick Leahy, RMI’s and FSM’s Supplemental Education Grants, SEG, Tammy Duckworth, Wilmer Joel
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Four US Senators called on the Senate’s Appropriations Committee chairman to include over $23 million in the upcoming fiscal year budget for the RMI’s and FSM’s Supplemental Education Grants (SEG). The appeal was made earlier this month to Appropriations Chairman Senator Patrick Leahy by Hawaii Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, and Senators Christopher Coons […]
By Journal on November 25, 2021
American Legion Post 22, FSM, Giff Johnson, Health Benefit, Joe Biden, Kalani Kanek, Military, Palau, RMI, US Compact, US House of Representatives of HR3730, US Veterans Administration
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GIFF JOHNSON Veterans from the Marshall Islands and the other freely associated states, all nations aligned with the US through Compacts, must travel at great personal expense to take advantage of health benefits they earned by their service in the US military. The practical impact of this situation is that most Marshallese veterans are completely […]
By Journal on June 3, 2021
Ainrik George, Chewy Lin, Hirobo Obeketang, Joe Biden, John Silk, Memorial Day, Pamela Rubon, Roxanne Cabral
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WILMER JOEL As a proclamation by US President Joe Biden proclaimed Memorial Day on May 31, 2021 for those in the American Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service their countries, a memorial day event was held at the Marshall Islands Resort (MIR), with the raising of the flag as the start […]
By Journal on April 8, 2021
David Kabua, Joe Biden, Kennth Kedi, Lerooj Margaret Labaun, Nitijela, Virtual Climate Summit, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Nitijela kicked off its Monday session with a wide range of reports from the President and Cabinet ministers. The members returned to session for one day after a several week break for public hearings and other activities. Joining the Nitijela leaders were the officers and representatives of the Taxi Drivers Association who met […]