By Journal on March 8, 2024
70th anniversary of the Bravo test, Bravo test, College of the Marshall Islands, Giff Johnson, Hilda Heine, Jo-Jikum, Jobos Silk, March 1, MIR, Nuclear Art, Susan Jieta
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An impressive array of works of art were on display at Marshall Islands Resort last week as part of the week of activities leading up to Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day last Friday. The Nuclear Arts show was organized by the youth organization Jo-Jikum. It featured multiple paintings and poems by young people, as well as […]
By Journal on November 10, 2022
374-foot dome, China, Compact negotiations, Enewetak, Hosted visit, Joseph Yun, Kitlang kabua, MIR, nuclear testing, Runit Dome, US Special Envoy, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL US Special Presidential Envoy Joseph Yun and his delegation set foot on the Runit Dome in Enewetak for the first time last Friday. Minister Kitlang Kabua and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade hosted this visit. “We live in fear, fear of the bombs, guns, and nuclear,” were the words in a […]
By Journal on June 9, 2022
Angela Saunders, co-educational volleyball, female legend murals, Inspiring Women’s Advancement Through Collective Action, Jeffrey Hsiao, MIR, RMI Women’s Forum, Roxanne Cabral, Taekwando
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EVE BURNS Many gathered this week at the Marshall Islands Resort Lomalo Room to witness the progress of the projects being supported by the “Inspiring Women’s Advancement Through Collective Action (IWA).” International Office for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the US Embassy has been funding the project. This project has been ongoing for the past […]
By Journal on May 14, 2021
Barab Harris, Christian Batol, Climate Change Week Art Show, Debby Schutz, Hovell Dako, IOM, Jo-Jikum, Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, Lillia Jack, Melina Riklon, MIR, Tanmayee Tanu, Timothy kabua, Tony Kabua
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Wilmer Joel Just when we thought that the first ever Climate Week had enough activities to highlight issues for the public, a climate art showcase was formed. It was an event hosted by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Jo-Jikum at Marshall Islands Resort inside the Lomalo Room. A line up of talented singers, […]
By Journal on March 12, 2020
Jemi Nashion, Mayors, MIR, MOCIA
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Minister of Culture and Internal Affairs Jemi Nashion is implementing a new accountability system to be used by local governments. A key feature of the new system requires collective decisions from all council members as opposed to previous practice where the mayor and clerk often make final decisions. A forum with the mayors, which took […]
By Journal on April 4, 2019
Brenda ALik, Guam, Hilary Hosia, Micronesia, MIR, PATA, Phonpei
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HILARY HOSIA A brief welcoming statement from Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism Director Carlos Domnick kick started the first Tri-Annual Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Micronesia Chapter meeting at Marshall Islands Resort Tuesday. The weeklong conference has the biggest turnout in PATA history, even bigger than the recent meet in Guam as stated during […]
By Journal on October 19, 2017
David Kramer, Ebeye Hotel, Hirobo Obek, Hirobo Obeketang, Marshall Islands Resort, MIR, Reginald White
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HILARY HOSIA Marshall Islands Resort signed a two-year contract with Marshall Islands Development Bank to run the Ebeye Hotel last Friday at the MIDB headquarters. MIDB board members and MIR management team were present for the signing ceremony. MIDB board members praised MIR for accepting the bid, which took two years to materialize. “One of […]
By Journal on August 11, 2017
Albert Albertar, Alson Kelen, Gordon Note, Kone Jubar, Kottar Ta, Majuro Urok Club, Marshall Islands Resort, MIR, Peter Robert, Waan Aelon in Majol
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HILARY HOSIA Marshall Islands Resort celebrated its 21st anniversary Saturday with a full day of festivities, including the famed “Kone Jubar” or Iron Man race. Ten canoes signed up for the Kone Jubar competition. Each canoe had a team of two, with the exception of a bigger canoe that required three men to sail. To […]
By Journal on August 11, 2016
Hirobo Obeketang, Liona Kimij, Marshall Islands Resort, MIR
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HILARY HOSIA Not a day goes by that Marshall Islands Resort doesn’t captivate the eyes of every passersby — both visitors and locals alike — as it maintains a known standard for its neatness. Although there are a lot of hard working individuals behind the scenes at MIR, the nation’s resort, one stood out for […]