By Journal on May 29, 2025
Australia Aid, Chewy Lin, Claret Chong Gum, FIBA Oceania, Holden Nena, Marshall Islands Basketball Federation, Miss Marshall Islands, Sisterhoops4Health
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A program using basketball development as a platform for health awareness among young people aged eight to 15 has been ongoing in Majuro and ran its second of three clinics last weekend at the ECC gym in Delap. Called Sisterhoops4Health, the program is a three-part event that utilizes basketball as a platform to raise awareness […]
By Journal on March 20, 2025
Chewy Lin, Claret Chong Gum, Miss Marshall Islands, Miss Pacific Islands, Moemoana Schwenke, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Claret Chong Gum has taken the role of Miss Marshall Islands to new heights under her two-year reign. The Journal had a brief interview with Miss Marshall Islands during the opening of International Women’s Day in Jenrok, where she reflected on the role and how it transformed her. “It has been two years, […]
By Journal on January 2, 2025
Bee Ajji, Claret Chong Gum, Gisele Niedenthal, Jack Niedenthal, Mailynn Konelios-Langinlur, Majuro 5-Oh, Miss Marshall Islands, Netha Gideon, Rajah Lord, Roger Muller, Vivian Koroivulaono
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GIFF JOHNSON What does the right zori of Miss Marshall Islands, a plate of fried chicken and rice, and a Tumto Gang member have to do with securing a return of the stolen crown of Miss Marshall Islands? If you watch the latest release of Microwave Films’ Majuro 5-Oh, Episode 2, you’ll find out that […]
By Journal on February 16, 2024
Amata Kabua International Airport, Chewy Lin, Claret Chong Gum, Isaac Zackhras, Miss Marshall Islands, Nauru Airlines, Paul Wilson, Steve CC Hsia
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Miss Marshall Islands Claret Chong Gum returned to Majuro last Friday to much fanfare and an exuberant greeting. First, Amata Kabua International Airport firefighters gave the Nauru Airlines plane a water cannon honor. This was followed by diplomats, relatives and friends waiting to greet her on the tarmac outside the VIP lounge at the airport. […]
By Journal on June 16, 2023
Billma Peter, Chewy Lin, Miss Marshall Islands
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The famous now-former Miss Marshall Islands Billma Peter received her Master’s degree in Health Administration from Taipei Medical University last week. And who best to take her photo and share to the world of social media than her best friend and RMI’s Mr. Everywhere Chewy Lin! Chewy traveled halfway around the world to surprise her, […]
By Journal on February 9, 2023
Andrea Muller, Barab Edwards, Billma Peter, Carnie Reimers, Christina Kaious, Claret Chong Gum, Ellep Alexis Jacob, Gloria Lorica deBrum, Kenny Glanry, Laddik in Alwal Band, Leiani Andrike, Likiep Carnie Reimers, Lorraine Kramer, Lyneovy Jatios, Mejit Ruhiyyih Aho, Miss Jaluit, Miss Marshall Islands, MMI Grand Coronation, Namo Theda Bresh, Peggy Trevor, Ramona Obeketang, Solomon "Solé" Jibas
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WILMER JOEL Miss Jaluit Claret Chong Gum of the Rikpikareej clan was crowned the new Miss Marshall Islands by former MMI Billma Peter last Saturday at a packed event in ICC that was viewed by thousands. In addition to the crown she also attained multiple awards including the People’s Choice award, Miss Peran (courage), and […]
By Journal on October 27, 2022
Angelina Heine-Reimers, Carlos Domnick, John Silk, Miss Majel, Miss Marshall Islands, OCIT, Yolanda Zedkeia
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EVE BURNS The long awaited Miss Marshall Islands pageant has finally taken its first step. Last week Thursday, the Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism (OCIT) held a signing ceremony for the contestants at Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele Room with a great number of witnesses and supporters on hand. The contract they signed stated that […]
By Journal on May 12, 2022
Billma Peter, Eve Burns, jaki-ed, Miss Marshall Islands, Susan Jieta, University of the South Pacific, USP
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EVE BURNS Expert weaver Susan Jieta, 52, was interested in weaving from an early age. “I started learning how weave when I was in seventh grade,” she said. “My mom weaved and each time she left her weaving I’d run and practice.” Susan is from Mejit Island. “Marshallese handicrafts were always something I liked to […]
By Journal on May 7, 2021
42nd Constitution Day, Alson Kelen, Billma Peter, Hirobo Obeketang, Laura Settlers, Melvin Majmeto, Miss Marshall Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands
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The 42nd Constitution Day Saturday May 1 brought everyone to an atmosphere of pride and celebration. The program started with an outrigger canoe race with Hirobo Obeketang, Alson Kelen, and Melvin Majmeto officiating the race. This was followed by a parade from Delap Formosa to Delap Park. Included in the parade were members of the […]
By Journal on April 10, 2020
Christopher Loeak, Jina David, Jo-Jikum, Marshall Islands, MICS, Miss Marshall Islands
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“As Miss Marshall Islands I hope to accomplish making this movement a law by banning all single-use plastics and eliminating the amount of waste that comes back into our shores,” said Billma Peter, the RMI’s first ever Miss Marshall Islands. She told the Journal that this coalition is compromised of a group of youth with […]