Kallan Phillips

Australia Day marked in Majuro

Australia Day marked in Majuro

The Australian Embassy in Majuro hosted its annual Australia Day function this past Friday at the Marshall Islands Resort. The event was attended by traditional leaders, President Hilda C. Heine, First Gentleman Tommy Kijiner, members of the Cabinet, the Nitijela, representatives of the Diplomatic Corps, Australians and friends of the Australian Embassy. Following speeches, guests […]

Oz band delights students

Oz band delights students

The Australian Andrew Gurruwiwi Band visited multiple Majuro schools in addition to public performances when it was in Majuro last month. The “very successful” visit included performances at the College of the Marshall Islands, Laura Elementary/High School, Majuro Cooperative School, Delap Elementary School, Life Skills Academy and Majuro Middle School, said Kallan Phillips, the second […]

Minions get boost from Australia

Minions get boost from Australia

The Majuro Minions group, which regularly sponsors volleyball clinics and competitions for children, will benefit from a new three-year funding agreement with the Australian Embassy in Majuro. “We’ve been partnering with them through our Direct Aid Program for the last two years, and seen them do excellent work to empower children and teenagers, and target […]