By Journal on March 3, 2016
Akiko Fujii, Alan Griffin, Catherine Phuon, Judge Stephen Pallaras, Kenneth Kedi, Mark Atterton, Nitijela
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The Nitijela held a five-day induction seminar last week that Speaker Kenneth Kedi said was “a platform” for Nitijela members to “contribute to the national dialog on key development issues and sustainable development for the Marshall Islands.” The program was co-sponsored by the Pacific Community, United Nations Development Program, UN Women’s Program, UN Human Rights, […]
By Journal on February 4, 2016
Alfred Alfred Jr., Amenta Matthew, Brenson S. Wase, Cabinet, Hilda Heine, John Silk, Kalani Kaneko, Kenneth Kedi, Mattlan Zackhras, Mike Halferty, Milton Zackios, RMI Cabinet, Thomas Heine, Tony Muller, Wilbur Heine
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The new members of the President Hilda Heine’s Cabinet took the oath of office Monday during a swearing-in ceremony administered by District Court Presiding Judge Milton Zackios at the International Conference Center. The ceremony took place following President Heine’s submission of nominations to Speaker Kenneth Kedi for appointment as Ministers of the Cabinet, pursuant to […]
By Journal on January 21, 2016
Alfred Alfred Jr., Brenson Wase, Casten Nemra VONC, Isaac Marty, John Silk, Kalani Kaneko, Kenneth Kedi, Nitijela, Tony Muller, Wilbur Heine
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ISAAC MARTY The resumption of Nitijela’s 37th Constitutional Regular Session Monday was cut short due to the introduction of a Vote of No Confidence (VONC) motion presented by opposition senators. Ebon Senator John Silk introduced the motion. The VONC document was pre-filed last week Thursday, which prompted Speaker Kenneth Kedi to recall Nitijela to receive […]
By Journal on January 15, 2016
Casten Nemra, issues, Kenneth Kedi, Kessai Note, Nitijela
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New President Casten Nemra highlighted key issues facing the country, focusing on the need to improve services to the public during his inauguration speech following his swearing in ceremony with his Cabinet Monday at Nitijela. He also declared that his first overseas trip will be to Washington, DC, and noted that he has already requested […]
By Journal on January 7, 2016
Alvin Jacklick, Casten Nemra, Christopher Loeak, Jejwarick Anton, Kenneth Kedi, Mike Kabua, Nitijela
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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 […]
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
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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 […]