By Journal on January 9, 2020
David Kabua, Dixie, Eve Burns, Ginger kabua, Kenneth Kedi, Nitijela, Peterson JIbas, Theresa Kedi
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GIFF JOHNSON New RMI President David Kabua was elected Monday by a comfortable Nitijela majority, 20-12.The Nitijela chamber was jam-packed with a standing room-only crowd for the election as the drama of the post-November 18 election came to a conclusion with Monday’s vote. The voting itself lacked the drama of the 2016 Nitijela election that […]
By Journal on October 4, 2019
Amata Kabua, Antari Elbon, Antonio Eliu, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, Imata Jabro Kabua, Katwell Jormelu, Kenneth Kedi, Michael Kabua, Rev. Palukne Johnny
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Flags began flying at half staff earlier this week to honor the late Iroojlaplap and President Imata Jabro Kabua, who died in Honolulu last month. A large crowd turned out Tuesday at Amata Kabua International Airport to greet the US Marines aircraft that transported Kabua’s family and his remains from Honolulu. He was transported directly […]
By Journal on September 27, 2019
Air Bikini, Anderson Jibas, Brenson Wase, Eldon Note, Kelly Lorennij, Kenneth Kedi, Kessai Note, Palukne Johnny
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The KBE Local Government’s “Air Bikini” airplane arrived last Friday to much fanfare and celebration at Amata Kabua International Airport. A big group of local VIPs was on hand to welcome the plane next to the AMI hangar. The event included a blessing from UCC Rev. Palukne Johnny, speeches by Acting President Brenson Wase, KBE […]
By Journal on August 1, 2019
APIL, Association of Pacific Island Legislatures, downwinder, environment, Kelly Lorennij, Kenneth Kedi, Kiribati
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The Association of Pacific Island Legislatures met last week in Majuro, adopting a series of resolutions many of them focused on environment and renewable energy-related actions APIL wants to encourage. APIL’s membership is made up of US-affiliated islands in the north Pacific, including Hawaii, and Nauru and Kiribati. APIL expressed its support and encouragement for: […]
By Journal on May 15, 2019
Jeffery Hsiao, Kalani Kaneko, Karen Stewart, Kenneth Kedi, MOHHS, Nurses
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Nurses’ Week in the RMI kicked off Tuesday at the Ministry of Health in Majuro with a ceremony honoring our important health care providers. Numerous VIPs, including Health Minister Kalani Kaneko, Speaker Kenneth Kedi, elected leaders, US Ambassador Karen Stewart, and Taiwan Ambassador Jeffery Hsiao, joined in the festive occasion. The theme for this week’s […]
By Journal on February 28, 2019
Biram Stege, Bruce Bilimon, Evelyn Konou, Hilary Hosia, House of Iroij, Kenneth Kedi, Morean Watak
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HILARY HOSIA Nitijela senators began endorsing a plan to repeal the postal absentee ballot ban Wednesday following the presentation of a petition to restore voting for islanders living off-shore by Evelyn Konou and Biram Stege. Over 800 Marshallese citizens endorsed the petition, for which Parliament Speaker Kenneth Kedi and Maloelap Senator Bruce Bilimon publicly announced […]
By Journal on November 15, 2018
Alfred Alfred, Brenson Wase, Bruce Bilimon, Casten Nemra, David Paul, Hilary Hosia, Hilda Heine, John Silk, Jr., Kenneth Kedi
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KELLY LORENNIJ While Nitijela (Parliament) was split in half during Monday morning’s vote of no confidence, both sides reiterated one common concept: “Kien eo en jerbal ippen armij ro, kon armij ro, im nan armij ro ilo jokkwin wot juon.”* President Hilda Heine’s opening remarks were met with applause from the packed audience, resonating most […]
By Journal on October 18, 2018
Bikini, Jack Niedenthal, Jonathan Weisgall, Kenneth Kedi, Ketruth Juda, Tomaki Juda
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Flags flew at half mast this week for late Vice Speaker Tomaki Juda, who led the Bikini community for decades as mayor and senator.
By Journal on September 20, 2018
Alvin Jacklick, Bruce Bilimon, Cary Yan, David Kramer, David Paul, Kenneth Kedi, Kessai Note, Nitijela, RASAR, Rongelap, SOV
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HILARY HOSIA Arguments over a reported bribe attempt, the RMI’s “SOV” plan, and the proposed Rongelap investment zone dominated Nitijela’s first session day Monday after a three-week break for committee hearings. You could describe Monday’s session as a rugby scrum, with battling parties locked head to head and kicking the ball back and forth.
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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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 […]