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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 […]

Younger candidates take vote lead

By Journal on November 26, 2015 Bruce Bilimon, Caios Lucky, David Kramer, David Paul, Donald Capelle, Hiroshi Yamamura, Jeban Riklon, Jiba Kabua, Kalani Kaneko, Michael Konelios, Mike Kabua, Minister Tony deBrum, Phillip Muller, Rien Morris, RMI election, Sherwood Tibon News Archive

Voters want change and new directions for the RMI, two winning candidates told the Journal this week. “The people have spoken and they want change,” said incumbent Majuro Senator David Kramer, who is being returned to office with 2,477 domestic votes in the Majuro electorate. “They want a new government and that is evidenced by […]