By Journal on August 23, 2019
Atlan Anien, Chuji Chutaro, Nitijela
Back In The Day
![Chuji silenced by Speaker Chuji silenced by Speaker](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TW-front-8-23-19.jpg?resize=165%2C240&ssl=1)
Journal 8/20/1982 P1 MIFCB to reopen Monday The Marshall Islands First Commercial Bank is due to reopen on August 23, according to Manager Jeffery Yieh. The bank was closed for over a week due to a run on the bank and delays in cash transfers. P1 Nitijela passes plebiscite resolution Mili Senator Chuji Chutaro at […]
By Journal on August 15, 2019
Amata Kabua, Compact of Free Association, Fred Zeder, Nitijela, Tony deBrum
Back In The Day
![RMI-US negotiations stall RMI-US negotiations stall](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TW-front-8-16-2019.jpg?resize=165%2C240&ssl=1)
Journal 8/16/1982 P1 Zeder reported making last try on Compact US Ambassador Fred Zeder will arrive soon in a last ditch effort to resolve Marshalls-US differences on the Compact of Free Association and the conduct of a plebiscite, President Amata Kabua told Nitijela August 13. Foreign Secretary Tony deBrum explained that there was a stalemate […]
By Journal on March 15, 2019
Atbi Riklon, Bruce Bilimon, David Kabua, Ingrid Kabua, Jejwarick Anton, Nitijela, Tanya Lomae, Tony Aiseia
Feature Articles
![Nitijela Public Accounts Committee joined with Judiciary representatives after the public hearing on the Judiciary audit. Seated, from left: Deputy Clerk of Courts Tanya Lomae, PAC Chairman Senator Bruce Bilimon, and Chief Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua showing the flow chart provided by the Judiciary to the PAC Committee. Standing, from left: Senators Eldon Note, David Kabua, Atbi Riklon, Tony Aiseia and Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton. Judiciary impresses Nitijela PAC](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Fl-PAC-3-15.jpg?resize=555%2C280&ssl=1)
Had the Nitijela audit public hearings been a basketball championship game, the Judiciary System would’ve been named “MVP” — most valuable player. The Judiciary team, led by Chief Clerk Ingrid Kabua, literally controlled how their audit report played out following a never-before used stunt: Ingrid provided the panel with a drawing that depicts the cash […]
By Journal on March 7, 2019
Atbi Riklon, Bruce Bilimon, Jejwarick Anton, Nitijela, Public Accounts Committee, Tony Aiseia
News Archive
![Nitijela Public Accounts Committee in action this week reviewing audits. From left, Senators Atbi Riklon, Alfred Alfred, Jr., Tony Aiseia, Vice Speaker Jejwarick Anton, and Chairman Bruce Bilimon. Photo: Hilary Hosia. Nitijela likes MIDB taxi scheme](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Niti-public-hearin-3-8-19.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA The Nitijela audit panel conducting public hearings for government and state owned enterprises this week is following a new method: they are looking beyond the numbers and zeroing in on how to improve services. The Public Accounts Committee is chaired by Maloelap Senator Bruce Bilimon, a longtime employee at the Ministry of Finance […]
By Journal on January 18, 2019
Bikini, Enewetak, Nitijela, nuclear weapons testing, Rongelap, thyroid tumors, Tom Kijiner
Back In The Day
![RMI angry at US decisions RMI angry at US decisions](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/TW-front-1-18-19.jpg?resize=165%2C240&ssl=1)
Journal 1/19/1982 P6 Rep Seiberling hopes for Compact in ’83 US Representative John Seiberling told the welcoming crowd at the Majuro airport that 1982 is too early for completion of a Compact of Free Association. He added that he hoped the matter would be placed on the 1983 congressional agenda. Seiberling is chairman of the […]
By Journal on January 3, 2019
Eominta, Isaac Zackhras, Kessai Note, Litokwa Tomeing, Nanie, Nitijela, Rothie Zackhras, Ruben Zackhras, Sharon, Wise
News Archive
![Then-Senator Ruben Zackhras (right) with colleague former President and Senator Litokwa Tomeing at Nitijela in 2013. Both were elected to the first Nitijela in 1979. Ruben made his mark on RMI](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ruben-1-4.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Ruben Zackhras, a member of the first RMI Nitijela and one of the longest-serving elected leaders in the history of this country, died in Hawaii Wednesday this week. He was 71. Zackhras had been battling cancer for months, though he continued to carry out his duties as ambassador to Fiji until recently.
By Journal on October 12, 2018
cmi, College of the Marshall Islands, Ebeye, Nitijela
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![New budget gives CMI a huge boost New budget gives CMI a huge boost](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/TW-front-10-12-18.jpg?resize=165%2C240&ssl=1)
Journal 10/16/1981 P2 $24M budget for FY1982 The Nitijela Appropriation bill for FY1982 proposed by Minister of Finance Atjang Paul (Ailinglaplap) shows an anticipated $24.7 million for the fiscal year beginning October 14. Revenue comes from four sources: local revenues, US grant general funds, special US agency grants, and foreign aid from Japan. Paul commended […]
By Journal on September 20, 2018
Alvin Jacklick, Bruce Bilimon, Cary Yan, David Kramer, David Paul, Kenneth Kedi, Kessai Note, Nitijela, RASAR, Rongelap, SOV
News Archive
![Majuro Senator David Kramer asks who received an envelope and where is the information on the SOV? Photo: Hilary Hosia. SOV, RASAR dominate Nitijela](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/david-kramer-niti-9-21.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
HILARY HOSIA Arguments over a reported bribe attempt, the RMI’s “SOV” plan, and the proposed Rongelap investment zone dominated Nitijela’s first session day Monday after a three-week break for committee hearings. You could describe Monday’s session as a rugby scrum, with battling parties locked head to head and kicking the ball back and forth.
By Journal on August 23, 2018
2018 Micronesian Games, Hilda Heine, Kalani Kaneko, Nitijela, Team Marshall Islands, Wilbur Heine
News Archive
![Athletes, coaches and administrators for Team RMI that competed at the Micronesian Games in Yap last month join with Nitijela members in a recognition ceremony Monday in the chamber. Photo: Hilary Hosia. RMI athletes, coaches honored](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Nit-Micro-Game-8-24.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Team Marshall Islands — athletes, coaches and facilitators from the 2018 Micronesian Games in Yap — received a standing ovation from Nitijela leaders Monday morning following an introduction from long time National Olympic Committee executive board member and Minister of Works, Infrastructure and Utilities Tony Muller. Speaker Kenneth Kedi said no one ever received a […]
By Journal on August 16, 2018
Brenson Wase, David Kabua, David Kramer, Hilda Heine, Kalani Kaneko, Nitijela, Tony Aiseia, Wilbur Heine
News Archive
![Majuro Senator and Minister of Finance Brenson Wase emphasizes a point during Nitijela debate. Photo: Hilary Hosia. RMI: No problem to host ’22 Games](https://i0.wp.com/marshallislandsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nitijela-8-17.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1)
Nitijela’s first business day of the current session, August 7, saw members focus on the RMI’s proposed SOV digital currency, plan to host the Micronesian Games, and possible reduction in the 50 cent per pound copra price. Exchanges during the first question and answer session of the new session included: • Wotho Senator David Kabua […]