By Journal on December 29, 2023
Bill Weza, JAL, Japan Airlines, Marshall Islands Resort
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![Will JAL still fly to RMI Will JAL still fly to RMI](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/twF-12-29-23.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Journal 12/30/1988 P6 Cabinet ceremony highlights Marshalls-Japan tiesMarshall Islands and Japan both agreed to establish diplomatic relations in a ceremony that took placed at the Cabinet last week. A three-member mission from Japan presented a diplomatic letter from Sousuke Uno, the minister of foreign affairs. Foreign Minister Tom Kijiner confirmed the new relationship. Journal 12/26/1997 […]
By Journal on November 9, 2023
climate change, COP28, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, Kino Kabua, Marshall Islands Resort, National Adaptation Plan and Sea Level Rise Policy., Pacific Community's Geoscience, Rhona Robinson, Tina Stege, United Nations General Assembly
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![The group at Marshall Islands Resort that witnessed presentation of a 3D model of the Laura area that aims help government agencies respond effectively to climate impacts. Modeling Laura flood affects](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/climate-11-10.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Projected coastal flooding can be recognized in a three-dimensional model of the Laura area that was officially handed over to the RMI government in late October, according to a release from the Pacific Community’s Geoscience, Energy and Maritime Division. The model shows the terrain on land as well as underwater and also shows the shape of […]
By Journal on May 18, 2023
Climate Vulnerability, Hilary Hosia, Johnson Eknilang, Malolo Malolo, Marshall Islands Resort, National Water Safety Plan, Wesley Lemari
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![Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector was the focus of a half-day workshop held at the Marshall Islands Resort last week. Photo: Hilary Hosia. RMI focuses on water plan](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EPA-5-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
The Marshall Islands is gaining momentum toward the establishment of a National Water Safety Plan following a half-day seminar on water safety at the Marshall Islands Resort last Thursday. The seminar invited government officials, members from the private sector and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that sell and provide water to the community. The program was […]
By Journal on February 10, 2023
Hilary Hosia, Kenneth Kedi, Kwajalein Atoll High Schoo, Marshall Islands Resort, Nitijela, Ricky Raymond, senior trip
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![After visiting a session of Nitijela January 31, Kwajalein Atoll High School students, staff and their Vice Principal Ricky Raymond posed with Speaker Kenneth Kedi in the Nitijela foyer. Photo: Hilary Hosia. KAHS students visit Nitijela](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fl-Kwajalein.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Visiting students from Kwajalein Atoll High School were praised in Nitijela Tuesday, January 31. The student group made a quick stop in Parliament as part of their weeklong senior trip to Majuro. The group was chaperoned by KAHS Vice Principal Ricky Raymond. The students performed a song for the members in attendance and had an […]
By Journal on February 9, 2023
Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services, Bikendrik Island, Delap Elementary School, Dr. Kelly Dowdall-Garberson, Hawaii, Kylie Hancock, Marshall Islands Resort, perform surgerie, Prue Palmer, RMI Loves Animals, Stephanie Dobbs
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![The visiting veterinary team handled animal needs wherever they found them, both in a makeshift surgery operation at the USP Campus, on a rural island on Majuro’s north shore, and at roadside in downtown Majuro. This photo shows the team performing a surgery for a local dog across the street from the Marshall Islands Resort Sunday evening. The team of three working on the dog, from left, is Dr. Kelly Dowdall-Garberson and vet technicians Stephanie Dobbs and Kylie Hancock. At left is Prue Palmer, one of the local support team assisting the veterinary group. ‘Amazing’ veterinary team hits town](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Aloha.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Since stepping off a plane last week Thursday February 2, a team of veterinarians have had their hands full helping sick or injured dogs and cats, as well as helping to reduce the capital’s future dog population by spaying or neutering dogs. The team from Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services in Hawaii partnered with the locally-based […]
By Journal on February 2, 2023
Arts, Billma Peter, Chewy Lin, Deborah Shoniber, DJ Yastamon, Eve Burns, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Lena Tiobech, LITA FLOOD, Marshall Islands Resort, Miss Marshall Islands Pageant, Philippines CSI, Power 103.5FM, Randon Jack, Rita Alwal to Delap Park., Ronnie reomers, Wilmer Joel
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![With Power 103.5FM DJ Yastamon, left, holding court, the Miss Marshall Islands contestants had the opportunity to respond to his questions and each other. What struck fans most on this competition is the sisterhood vibe that resonated from the girls in their interview Monday with DJ Yastamon at Marshall Islands Resort’s Lomalo Room. Photo: Eve Burns. Miss Marshalls hits high notes](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Miss-Majol-2023.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
WILMER JOEL The long-anticipated Miss Marshall Islands (MMI) pageant has finally arrived to the delight of thousands of Marshallese people. The second of its kind since 2019, it is the talk of the town and the trend on social media. The 20 contestants are operating on a tight schedule for eight days with two days […]
By Journal on January 27, 2023
CMI’s SSG Solomon Sam Memorial Sports Court, federal Pell grants, food, Hilary Hosia, Hotel Robert Reimers, Lucky Star Store, Marshall Islands Resort
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![A group of CMI students at Lucky Star Store next to CMI to get their lunch, which is now factored into their tuition allowance. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Food on CMI agenda](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/kids-CMI.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Positive changes are happening at the College of Marshall Islands in Majuro — one of which is the availability of meal plans for student residents of the newly refurbished dorms at the main campus in Uliga. Part of the upgrade after relocating from the Marshall Islands Resort and Hotel Robert Reimers Enterprises this month is […]
By Journal on December 1, 2022
Antari Elbon, Brenson Wase, Cathleen Zedkaia Alfred, Hilary Hosia, Joe Bejang, land lease agreement, Landowners okay water use, Laura freshwater, Marshall Islands Resort, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Mudge Samuel, renewed, Tony Muller
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![Landowners Mudge Samuel and Cathleen Zedkaia Alfred with Internal Affairs Assistant Secretary Antari Elbon at the Laura water lens signing ceremony. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Landowners okay water use](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Laura-land-owners-12-1-22.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Continued use of Laura freshwater lens will be available to the general public following renewed land lease agreement between Majuro landowners and government officials Tuesday at Marshall Islands Resort. Seven landowners representing the seven land parcels where freshwater is often pumped into the Majuro reservoirs were present for the signing ceremony, which was presided by […]
By Journal on November 24, 2022
Barry Jekkar, CMI National Apprenticeship, College of Marshall Islands, Eddie Reiher, Elegance Spa, Hilary Hosia, Marshall Islands Resort, Mary Pablo, National Training Council, Scott Ijai, SSG Solomon Sam Memorial Sports Court
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![CMI student Scott Ijai talked with Green Energy Solutions representative Eddie Reiher during the CMI and National Training Council-sponsored National Apprenticeship fair held at the SSG Solomon Sam Memorial Sports Court earlier this month. Joining them was Delap Councilman Barry Jekkar, right. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Job fair attracts hundreds](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CMI-11-24-2022.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
College of Marshall Islands (CMI) student Scott Ijai was one of hundreds of students who participated in the CMI National Apprenticeship event last week at the CMI Staff Sergeant Solomon Sam Sports Center. The event was staged like a job fair for college and high school students under coordination by CMI and the National Training […]
By Journal on November 11, 2022
Compact negotiations, Enewetak, Hilary Hosia, Joseph Yun, Kenneth Kedi, Marshall Islands Resort, Nuclear legacy, Roxanne Cabral, Runit Dome, Theresa Kedi
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![US Compact chief negotiator Ambassador Joseph Yun was greeted on arrival at Nitijela November 3 by Speaker Kenneth Kedi, his wife Theresa and a team of Nitijela staff singing welcome songs. The welcome of Yun, who is followed here by US Ambassador Roxanne Cabral, was a demonstration of the cordiality of the interactions between the US and RMI during Yun’s visit. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Yun’s first visit to Majuro](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Fl-Nitijela-compact-11-11.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
On arrival at Nitijela Thursday for a courtesy call with Speaker Kenneth Kedi soon after arriving in a US government jet, US Special Envoy for Compact negotiations Joseph Yun and his team were greeted Marshallese style with singing and leis in the Nitijela lobby, an island welcome for the visitors who were plied with handicrafts […]