Marshall Islands UN Ambassador John M. Silk presented his diplomatic credentials to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on June 19 at the United Nations in New York City. Accompanied by spouse Mary Silk, Ambassador Silk’s presentation marks the formal start of his posting to represent RMI at United Nations Headquarters and throughout the UN system. Following […]
New RMI Ambassador John Silk was sworn into office last week Thursday. Chief Justice Carl Ingram and Clerk of Courts Ingrid Kabua performed the ceremony while Silk’s wife Mary held the Bible. There was a big turnout of VIPs, including President Hilda Heine, family and friends at the Nitijela Conference Room. Silk is scheduled to […]
Journal 8/2/1982 P1 UN group: Independence is between Marshalls and US What can the United Nations do if the Marshall Islands just declares independence? Not much, according to the UN mission visiting chairman and Trusteeship Council President Paul Paudade. “It will be just between the Marshallese government and the United States government,” replied Paudade when […]
The United Nations General Assembly voted last week to establish World Tuna Day as an internationally-recognized event. The event initiated by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) in 2011 has now gained international ratification for the annual celebration of tuna on May 2. The United Nations General Assembly voted without objection to ratify a […]
Journal 8/20/1976 P1 Nitijela passes Con-Con bill The Marshall Islands Nitijela has approved a bill which calls for the convening of a Constitutional Convention in the district this coming year. The bill, introduced by member Jina Lavin, provides $150,000 for the expenses of the measure and stipulates that 48 delegates will constitute the convention. Included […]
President Hilda Heine joined leaders from 174 other nations Friday at the United Nations in New York City to sign the climate change agreement that was endorsed at the global climate summit in Paris last December. “The world has come together today in New York to make history,” she said Friday. “Today’s signing ceremony shows […]
The Marshall Islands is one of 10 countries suspended from voting at the United Nations because it has not paid its membership fees for a number of years. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon sent a letter to the RMI and nine other nations Friday informing them that until they bring their membership dues current, they […]
