Tony Muller

END expansion sought

END expansion sought

GIFF JOHNSON As the first Extraordinary Needs Distribution payment for 11 atolls and islands looms next month, Nitijela is considering legislation that would make all 24 local government jurisdictions eligible for END payments. Bill No. 56 is titled the “Ejjelok Ad Act 2025” and aims to expand the definition of the END program under the […]

Tuna $$ supports Arno

Tuna $$ supports Arno

The Majuro-based tuna supply company Pacific Island Tuna presented $100,000 to the Arno community late last month to support implementation of Arno Atoll’s Management Plan to strengthen local coastal conservation. A check handover ceremony was held at the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority conference room bringing together national and local leaders. These included Minister Tony […]

Palau honors RMI

Palau honors RMI

Palau’s National Olympic Committee, during a dinner in Palau last Sunday, praised Marshall Islands NOC President Tony Muller for a well-run Micronesian Games in 2024. During the Games Dinner attended by all 23 countries and territories competing in the Pacific Mini-Games in Palau for the past two weeks, NOC President and Minister of Natural Resources […]

Start made on ‘resilient’ facility

Start made on ‘resilient’ facility

WILMER JOEL Ground was broken for a new “resilient” multi-functional facility on Tuesday at the Mokeo Weto where NTA headquarters is located. The facility is part of the Urban Resilience Project funded by the World Bank. The World Bank’s Resident Representative for the North Pacific, Omar Lyasse, said the project will house “critical components of […]

3 island tuna deal signed

3 island tuna deal signed

GIFF JOHNSON For decades, the Marshall Islands and other Pacific Islands struggled with how to generate more revenue from the commercial tuna industry. Now, a three-nation agreement signed Monday in Honiara, Solomon Islands, could be the latest game-changer for Pacific fisheries cooperation. Beginning in the 1980s, island nations for the first time began selling licenses […]

Huge marine sanctuary established

Huge marine sanctuary established

The RMI’s first national marine sanctuary was officially established Tuesday evening at a signing ceremony at the International Conference Center. President Hilda C. Heine joined with Iroojlaplap Boklon Zackious, Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce Tony Muller, Utrok Nitijela Member Hiroshi Yamamura, and Utrok Mayor Tobin Kaiko in signing documents to establish the RMI’s first […]

High-wattage opening for Micro Games

High-wattage opening for Micro Games

GIFF JOHNSON The Micronesian Games kicked off in Majuro Saturday June 15 with a gala celebration that featured sports delegations from the 10 islands in the sub-region parading in uniform with flags and banners along a newly opened track field, a rarely performed traditional stick dance of the Marshall Islands, a Marshall Islands flag dance, and […]

It’s show time!

It’s show time!

GIFF JOHNSON There are no more “tomorrows” — the Micronesian Games are here! Athletes, coaches and officials are now living at the MIHS Micro Games Village, the Games food crew is turning out thousands of meals daily at the Village, and the RMI opening ceremony team is gearing for the big kickoff event this Saturday […]

Micro Games action hits fever pitch

Micro Games action hits fever pitch

The International Conference Center at the heart of Majuro is expected to showcase the most advanced and cutting-edge technology ever used in the sports arena in the Marshall Islands. Technical team from the National Telecommunication Authority has been busy the past few days installing computers and wires in preparation for the Micronesian Games. One gadget […]

NRC backs animal program

NRC backs animal program

KAREN EARNSHAW The Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce and the local non-profit organization RMI Love Animals have re-signed a Memorandum of Agreement to continue the partnership between the organization and the ministry. This includes a significant contribution of $30,000 for vet-related needs. RMI Love Animals’ advisor Prue Palmer told the Journal that “under the […]

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