By Journal on April 27, 2023
Air Kiribati, Air Marshall Islands, AUD$16.9 million ($11.4 million), Australia-Palau Connector, Australian government, Jerry Kramer, Katrina Murray, Kessai Note, Nauru Airlines, Pacific Flights Program, Papua New Guinea
News Archive
![RMI’s Aviation Task Force, chaired by PII CEO Jerry Kramer, top center, and Transportation Minister Kessai Note, to Kramer’s left, met with board chairs and CEOs from Air Kiribati, Nauru Airlines and Air Marshall Islands. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Aussies back Pacific air service](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ATF-Kiri-4-28.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Since starting its Pacific Flights Program in FY2020, the Australian government has spent over AUD$16.9 million ($11.4 million) connecting 13 Pacific countries and Australia through seven airlines facilitating over 600 flights that have moved over 45,000 people and over 4,000 tons of cargo including critical vaccines and medical supplies. It is currently assisting the Nauru […]
By Journal on December 22, 2022
A two-day diplomatic training, Australian Embassy, Brek Batley, Katrina Murray, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Health and Human Services
News Archive
![Australian Ambassador Brek Batley, standing top, responds to questions during a two-day diplomatic training in Majuro involving staff from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ministry of Health and Human Services. Aussies host diplomatic training](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Aus-12-22-22.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
A two-day diplomatic training hosted by the Australian Embassy in Majuro earlier this month was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ministry of Health and Human Services. It was hosted by the Australian Embassy at Wallaby Downs. Topics included understanding and applying international protocol, navigating different cultural settings, […]
By Journal on December 15, 2022
Anastasia Dujmovic, Australian Embassy in RMI, Brek Batley, Debbie Schutz, Joy Ratidara, Katrina Murray, Rachel Bigler, Samelda Leon, Tessie Briand
News Archive
![Australian Ambassador Brek Batley, center, DCM Katrina Murray, left, and Political Officer Samelda Leon, right, join three of the scholarship winners, from left: Anastasia Dujmovic, Joy Ratidara and Dr. Tessie Briand. Australia sends five to uni](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/aust-12-16-22.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Five Marshallese have been awarded scholarships by the Australian government. Two are scheduled to study in Australia and three will attend universities in Fiji. “Scholarships are an important part of Australia’s commitment to the long term development of the Marshall Islands,” said Australian Ambassador Brek Batley in announcing the scholarships. “We want the scholars to come back to […]
By Journal on June 23, 2022
Australian Embassy, Chewy Lin, Dance Competition, Daniel Kramer, Delap Park, Katrina Murray, Power 103.5FM, sixth anniversary dance, Sunwhite Rice, Team Tapa Nesians
News Archive
![Australian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Katrina Murray and Power 103.5FM owner dance competition organizer Daniel Kramer hold the ceremonial $900 grand prize for Team Tapa Nesians that won the radio station’s sixth anniversary dance extravaganza last Saturday night at Delap Park. Photo: Chewy Lin. Dance contest a blast](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/130.5-.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Power 103.5FM sixth anniversary Dance Competition at Delap Park did exactly what Daniel Kramer said in his speech over the weekend: Connect the community together. “I’m very happy to see that tonight represents what we created Power 103.5 for,” Kramer said towards the end of the grand show. Kramer said one of the many […]
By Journal on April 7, 2022
Australian Embassy, Brek Batley, Katrina Murray, Majuro Coop Elementary School, Torres Strait
News Archive
![Australian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Katrina Murray talks to Majuro Coop Elementary School students about the exhibit of masks from Torres Strait Islanders. The exhibit was featured in Majuro during March. Photo: Chewy Lin. Torres Strait art showcased](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Aust-4-8.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
An exhibition of twelve striking masks celebrating the rich and continuing tradition in the Torres Strait Islands was held in Majuro at the NAPA building last month. This was the first exhibition hosted by the newly established Australian Embassy. It afforded a special glimpse of the Torres Strait Islands, one of Australia’s two indigenous groups. […]