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Japan backs Arno copra plan

By Journal on November 15, 2018 Aoi Ogawa, Bernard Chong Gum, Newton Lajuan, Norio Saito, Roena Allen News Archive

Japan Ambassador Norio Saito and Arno Atoll Mayor Bernard Chong-Gum signed a grant contract for “Procurement of Sea Transport for Copra in Arno Atoll” last week Friday at the Embassy of Japan. The grant is up to $135,500 through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The signing ceremony was witnessed by Irooj […]

FAO backs Ebon food programs

By Journal on April 14, 2017 Ann Hayman, Ebon Atoll, Ione deBrum, Newton Lajuan, UN FAO Feature Articles

ISAAC MARTY Have you tasted breadfruit pancakes, taro oatmeal, lime vinegar, or even banana jam? These are some of the products Ebon Atoll is conjuring to be part of RMI’s daily food fare. Ebon has been promoting local food security programs and agriculture marketing development projects since 2012 when Mayor Ione deBrum first took office. […]