Kenneth Kramer

Start made on ‘resilient’ facility

Start made on ‘resilient’ facility

WILMER JOEL Ground was broken for a new “resilient” multi-functional facility on Tuesday at the Mokeo Weto where NTA headquarters is located. The facility is part of the Urban Resilience Project funded by the World Bank. The World Bank’s Resident Representative for the North Pacific, Omar Lyasse, said the project will house “critical components of […]

Kenneth to the rescue

Kenneth to the rescue

Journal 5/11/1982 P1 Utrik to go PVSenator Donald Matthew announced recently that Utrik Atoll has received a favorable response from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for cost sharing on a photo voltaic (solar) power system for his community. The 16 kilowatt system would provide for lighting, refrigerators, and a few community washing machines. The […]

Micro Games action hits fever pitch

Micro Games action hits fever pitch

The International Conference Center at the heart of Majuro is expected to showcase the most advanced and cutting-edge technology ever used in the sports arena in the Marshall Islands. Technical team from the National Telecommunication Authority has been busy the past few days installing computers and wires in preparation for the Micronesian Games. One gadget […]

Kenneth wins first Atjang

Kenneth wins first Atjang

The Marshalls Billfish Club gave out numerous awards and trophies at its banquet at the RRE stage area last Wednesday. The well-attended event saw many anglers recognized for their fishing talents. Long-time local fisherman Kenneth Kramer won his first Atjang Paul Memorial Trophy — given to the fisherman each year who exemplifies sportsmanship. Wally Milne, […]

Captains Tom, Ronnie win MBC

Captains Tom, Ronnie win MBC

Captain Tom Jack, fishing on Mon Ujoj, caught the biggest marlin of the 39th annual Marshalls Billfish Club tournament last weekend, a sizable 308 pounder.Quite a few other marlin were caught, but they were all relatively small.Captain Ronnie Reimers fishing on Kirtake won the total pounds title with 485 pounds for his four marlin, the […]

Ronnie wins 5th Miss Christa

Ronnie wins 5th Miss Christa

The Miss Christa 5th Memorial Double Up fishing derby last Saturday included the carry over from the recent Catch-5 derby. The event, run by Marshalls Billfish Club, featured many fishermen but no one won the Catch-5, which has now been rolled over to the July two-day fishing tournament. A bottom fishing tournament run by Majuro […]

Kenneth, Terry get National Olympic Committee nod

Kenneth, Terry get National Olympic Committee nod

The Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee extended the terms of five of its seven executive members, including President Kenneth Kramer and Secretary General Terry Sasser, at its every-four-year election last week at the Marshall Islands Resort. Nine sports federations affiliated with the National Olympic Committee (NOC) were eligible to cast votes in the election of […]

Richson’s Olympic dream run

Richson’s Olympic dream run

KATY ATKINSON and SIMON THOMPSON, The Reporters’ Academy Richson Simeon, 18, broke his personal best sprint time as he recorded a time of 11.81 seconds in the Men’s 100m at the Olympic Stadium in Rio last week. After his moment under the spotlight, Simeon mulled over his race: “There weren’t many expectations on me today, […]