WILMER JOEL A new Early Childhood Development office opened last Wednesday at the Ministry of Cultural and Internal Affairs. ECD Project Director Dr. Pablo Stansbery said the opening of the office was “a new day of delivering services for young children.” The new office, which is a wing of the MOCIA main building in Uliga, […]
WILMER JOEL Emotions were running high as the Ralik-Ratak men’s softball championship game got underway on Monday between Lae and Namo. The highly-anticipated game began with a tense atmosphere, as both teams traded five consecutive tie scores. Frequent strikeouts, fly outs, and groundouts kept the score deadlocked, leaving the outcome completely uncertain with Lae ahead […]
WILMER JOEL An emerging social media star is making waves on TikTok with his comedic content and engaging videos. Matthew Jor, of the Ri-Kwajalein clan, has become a popular influencer on the platform, with over 5,200 followers and 81,800 likes. Most of his followers, according to him, are female and Marshallese residing in the islands. […]
WILMER JOEL The culmination of cultural week rounded off with a first-of-its-kind event featuring 10 high school students displaying traditional attire, telling stories, and performing dances and songs last Friday hosted by the Alele Museum and Public Library. The “Jined Kiped” showcase highlighted legendary Marshallese women renowned for their beauty and prowess. The participants represented […]
WILMER JOEL The spirit of manit (culture) was palpable nationwide last week. It was that time of year where everyone got together to venerate Marshallese culture through numerous forms of expression. Throughout the week, locals were adorned in a variety of stylish and traditional outfits and accessories, adhering to each day’s assigned wear. Marshallese music […]
GIFF JOHNSON Tuesday morning, while the fire still burned at Nitijela, the RMI Cabinet held an emergency meeting at the MIMRA headquarters conference room to discuss its response. By mid-afternoon, President Hilda Heine had issued a short statement posted to the President’s Office Facebook page describing the situation and the government’s next steps. President Heine […]
WILMER JOEL US Ambassador Laura Stone attended the turnover of two housing projects under the US Department of Agriculture and the Marshall Islands Development Bank in Jenrok and Delap earlier this month. Ambassador Stone praised the efforts of the housing program, stating that they demonstrate the partnership between the Marshall Islands and the United States. […]
A graduation ceremony was held in Wotje on May 27 in honor of six individuals who completed their diplomas and degrees from the College of the Marshall Islands — including the first student on Wotje to receive her BA degree. College President Dr. David Newnham, in his address, referred to graduates as the heart of […]
WILMER JOEL* One of the issues I would like to address — which I have deep concern over — alongside Her Excellency President Hilda Heine is the growing challenge of outmigration. But the outmigration I speak of today is not just about people leaving our islands — it’s about our best minds, our brightest talents, […]
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 […]
