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Casten wins close Nitijela vote

By Journal on January 7, 2016 Alvin Jacklick, Casten Nemra, Christopher Loeak, Jejwarick Anton, Kenneth Kedi, Mike Kabua, Nitijela News Archive

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 […]

Casten Nemra new RMI President

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 News Archive

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 […]