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RMI marks Bravo 70th

RMI marks Bravo 70th

WILMER JOEL
Bold remarks were made at the 70th anniversary of the Bravo hydrogen bomb test on Nuclear Victims’ Remembrance Day at CMI last Friday. Local and regional dignitaries delivered speeches during the memorial ceremony after a parade from Alele Museum to CMI. US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Lance Posey said that the legacy of Cold War-era […]

Arno blasted by waves

Arno blasted by waves

In addition to Roi-Namur Island and islands in Ailinglaplap, several islands in Arno Atoll were blasted by high waves during the flooding January 20. Bikareej and Rearlaplap were particularly hit with ocean inundation, that tossed rocks, coral and debris onto the islands and damaged many houses and other facilities on the islands. The RMI government […]

US funds sewer fix

US funds sewer fix

WILMER JOEL A $10.8 million grant agreement was reached between the US and RMI governments last Friday to fix Majuro’s sewage outfall system. The US Department of Agriculture is the lead investor in partnership with the Asian Development Bank for this grant. The US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Lance Posey told President David Kabua, Minister Jack […]

Diversity festival hits high note

Diversity festival hits high note

If there is one commodity in good supply in Majuro it’s “diversity.” This was demonstrated at an IOM-sponsored Diversity Festival during September that promoted “Gender Empowerment” and celebrated multi-cultural social cohesion in RMI. During the two weekends prior to September 28, IOM sponsored a ‘Diversity Sports Festival’ to encourage not only girls to participate in […]

From ashes to action

From ashes to action

A year ago Waan Aelon in Majel lost its building to a fire. Last week, WAM broke ground for a new building that will be constructed with the help of Majuro Atoll Local Government, the United States and Australian governments, Council of Indigenous People of Taiwan, K&K Island Pride Supermarket, Iroojlaplap Mike Kabua, MISCo and […]

US donates books, dollars

US donates books, dollars

The United States government, in partnership with the Asia Foundation, delivered books to four local organizations late last month. The books are from the Asia Foundation as part of the Foundation’s contribution to the USAID-supported Pacific Regional Initiative. The Pacific Regional Initiative strives to counter trafficking in persons by focusing on prevention, protection, prosecution, and […]