HILARY HOSIA Funeral services in celebration of the life of late United Church of Christ Reverend Jori Lokboj began this week following the initial wake at the UCC headquarters in Uliga Monday. In the service, Reverend Josen Teico praised Rev. Jori and his family for his lifelong service to the faith. “He even reached to […]
HILARY HOSIA Members of the United Church of Christ engaged in a lively discussion with the Post Constitution Convention Committee last Friday at the UCC headquarters in Uliga. The forum centered on the seven proposed amendments that will be up for vote in the upcoming Constitutional Convention in mid-April next year. Former Parliament Speaker Kenneth […]
HILARY HOSIA The United Church of Christ congregation in Majuro bid their final farewell to Reverend Harry Sam Monday evening prior to Harry’s departure to his resting grounds on Kwajalein. UCC core leadership President Rev. Lawson Matauto and Rev. Jeledrik Binejal presided over the service Monday at the UCC headquarters in Uliga while former Kwajalein […]
HILARY HOSIA Marshalls Christian High School has once again lived up to its reputation as one of the best entertainers in the religious community following their performance at the United Church of Christ Christmas Day celebration Monday. The school, which is a boarding school couple of miles west of Laura village, earned its reputation for […]
HILARY HOSIA Christopher Jorebon Loeak was officially crowned paramount chief following his coronation ceremony at the United Church of Christ last Saturday. Hundreds in attendance and thousands more via the National Telecommunication Authority livestream witnessed Loeak being ordained on the alter by UCC Reverend Herbert Langijota. Reverend Langijota presented a Bible and Hymn to Loeak […]
WILMER JOEL Over 2,000 youth of the United Church of Christ descended on Majuro last Sunday for the opening ceremony of a two-week youth convention in Uliga. There are chapters from across the Marshall Islands, the US mainland, Hawaii, and Guam. President David Kabua, Majuro Ladie Jack, government representatives, and well-known traditional and religious figures […]
WILMER JOEL For the 79th Majuro Day last Friday and Saturday, the playing ground for the upcoming Micronesian Games was opened to the public for the second time. “There have been many changes throughout the year in how we practice and celebrate Majuro Atoll’s Liberation Day,” said Mayor Ladie Jack during the closing ceremony. “But […]
HILARY HOSIA Miss Marshall Islands 2023 was officially launched Tuesday at the Marshall Islands Resort following a statement of support by Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce John Silk. In his remarks, Minister Silk congratulated the 21 contestants and reiterated the importance of the event, which empowers young Marshallese women and showcases the uniqueness of […]
EVE BURNS Bank of Marshall Islands proved at 40 they can party like a 16 year old. Rain and puddles did not stop BOMI from celebrating last Friday outside of the bank in Uliga. BOMI was first established in 1982, after the Marshall Islands First Commercial Bank closed down. “40 years is not easy,” former […]
Journal 7/26/1983 P1 Bible translation celebration held The Marshallese people on July 25 became the second group of people in Micronesia (Kusians were the first) who now can read the world’s best seller — the Bible — in its entirety in their own language. Copies of the Bible were presented to members of the Translation […]
