By Journal on November 26, 2020
Alson Kelen, Giff Johnson, Hilary Hosia, Waan Aelon in Majel
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GIFF JOHNSONIn the consultant-dependent world of the Marshall Islands, the Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) program stands out.“Everyone who works at WAM is Marshallese,” said Director Alson Kelen in a recent interview. “WAM is about training,” he said. “It’s what we do.” While the program has relied in the past on […]
By Journal on May 21, 2020
Alson Kelen, Eve Burns, Geselleschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Henrick Ricther-Alten, Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation, MIMRA, MOHHS, PSS, Rob Denney, Waan Aelon in Majel
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EVE BURNS Waan Aelon in Majol (WAM) is working on new locally-designed catamarans and outrigger canoes to improve the movement of copra and people within atolls An ongoing challenge for copra collection in remote atolls is the time needed for government field trip vessels to stop at multiple islands within one atoll to collect copra. […]
By Journal on October 17, 2019
Biwij John, Eve Burns, K&K, Marshall Islands, Rosana Ali, Thomlino Langidrik, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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EVE BURNS Nineteen students graduated last week Friday from Waan Aeloñ in Majel (WAM) vocational/ life skills training. It was a hot, beautiful day and many parents and friends came to witness the achievements that of the students and the awards they received. Biwij John blessed the event with the opening prayers. Rosana Ali, one […]
By Journal on September 12, 2019
Alson Kelen, Kelly Lorennij, Thomas Langidrik, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM, Wellness Center, WUTMI
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KELLY LORENNIJ The Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) vocational and life skills program is set to graduate a batch of trainees next month. During their open house last Thursday, WAM showcased the handcrafted work of past and present trainees in full display including coconut graters, tables, pounders and riwut-style canoes. WAM Director Alson Kelen was […]
By Journal on January 25, 2019
Anfernee Kaminaga, Chewy Lin, Danity Laukon Alson Kelen, Mattlan Zackhras, MISA 4, nuclear film, Nuclear legacy, Tony deBrum, Waan Aelon in Majel
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MISA 4 the Pacific, an association led by Marshallese studying at the University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University, both in Fiji, aims to spread awareness of the RMI’s nuclear legacy in the South Pacific.
By Journal on October 4, 2018
Ailinglaplap, Airine Keju, Alson Kelen, Ebon, Elisana Emos, jaki-ed, Jawin Jerilong, Jennifer Hawley, K&K Island Pride, Mejit, Molly Helkena, Susan Jeita, Susanta Jieta, University of the South Pacific, USP, Waan Aelon in Majel, weavers, Wilbur Heine
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The University of the South Pacific Majuro Campus launched 50th anniversary celebrations Tuesday with a gala graduation event that recognized 33 graduates of various programs. Minister of Education Wilbur Heine hosted a dinner immediately following.
By Journal on May 31, 2018
Alson Kelen, Dennis Momotaro, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Kanchi Hosia, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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HILARY HOSIA The official handover of a new crane truck from the Embassy of Japan to Waan Aelon in Majol (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) Friday revealed a positive aspect about WAM: exemplary maintenance. In his remarks, Japan Ambassador Hideyuki Mitsuoka said he was amazed at the state and condition of the vocational training center […]
By Journal on May 3, 2018
Alson Kelen, David Allen Harvey, Floyd Takeuchi, Save Filolita Filemoni, Waan Aelon in Majel, WAM
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GIFF JOHNSON A series of photo shoot opportunities brought a Hawaii-based professional photographer to Majuro last month. Following a visit to the College of Micronesia in Pohnpei to open an exhibit of photographs of Micronesia, Floyd Takeuchi spent several days in Majuro taking photos of three seemingly unconnected subjects: actress and student Save Filolita Filemoni, […]
By Journal on February 1, 2018
Alson Kelen, Bill Graham, Bruce Kijiner, Dave Moss, Hilda Heine, Jamurlok Kabua, Milton Zackios, Rhea Moss-Christian, Sadako Makato Ysawa Moss, Waan Aelon in Majel
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An administration of oath ceremony was held January 26 in the Cabinet conference room to formally swear in the three members of the Marshall Islands National Nuclear Commission. As provided in the law passed by the Nitijelã last year establishing the Commission, its primary duty is to develop a detailed strategy and plan of action […]
By Journal on November 9, 2017
Alson Kelen, Hideyuki Mitsuoka, Waan Aelon in Majel
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Japan Ambassador to the RMI Hideyuki Mitsuoka and the Director of Waan Aelon in Majel (WAM) Alson Kelen signed a contract last week for a “Project for Improvement of Transportation for Training Materials for Waan Aelon in Majel.” The grant of $65,050 is funded through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The […]