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Australia’s reliable ship

By Journal on July 13, 2023 2024 Micronesian Games, Australian Defense Vessel Reliant, Australian Embassy, droughts, freshwater, Hilary Hosia, Outer Islands, Starlink communications systems News Archive

HILARY HOSIA Australian Defense Vessel Reliant spent a few days in Port Majuro last week, offering tours to government officials and local residents.The vessel crew said it is keen on assisting in the upcoming 2024 Micronesian Games but only if requested by the Marshall Islands. The possibility of Reliant’s involvement in the summer games is […]

Bumper copra crop hits Tobolar

By Journal on April 16, 2020 Ailinglaplap, Eve Burns, Majuro, Outer Islands, tobolar News Archive

The outer islands produced a bumper crop of copra the first three months of 2020 — one of the highest three-month total tonnage deliveries ever. It shows a big turnaround from late last year when the dengue fever travel ban was in place, preventing most copra pick up.Ships brought in 2,447.60 tons of copra to […]