By Journal on December 26, 2024
CMI Upward Bound, Pam Kaious, RMI Upward Bound, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The College of the Marshall Islands has a new director overseeing operations at the Upward Bound program. With a master’s degree in Curriculum Studies, Pam Kaious began working in May and is now in charge of managing Upward Bound’s planning, execution, and accountability in addition to making sure that all grant requirements are […]
By Journal on December 20, 2024
Dr. Dave Ackley, Francyne Wase-Jacklick, Hilda Heine, Jenrok Track and Field, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy, Marshall Islands High School, Neilani Ackley, RMI Christmas lighting, Wilmer Joel, Yastamon
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For the first time, the annual Christmas lighting hosted by Mejerik Club was at the Jeṇrōk track and field last week. Multitudes of onlookers flooded the area eager to witness the illumination of the Christmas lights. Christmas carols were sung by Majuro Baptist Christian Academy and Marshall Islands High School. Midway the program, rain came […]
By Journal on November 15, 2024
College of the Marshall Islands, Kendal Romany, Wilmer Joel
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If you thought that lectures are only given in a classroom setting in the Marshall Islands, then think again. Instructor Kendal Romany and a group of College of the Marshall Islands students took it to the oceanside during low tide and went through their class assignment. The assignment was to collect rocks and sediments and […]
By Journal on October 3, 2024
Adedayo Ogunmokun, Chewy Lin, College of the Marshall Islands, David Newnham, Elizabeth Switaj, Irene Taafaki, Jined Kibed, Kathryn Relang, Natalie Mimmer, Wilmer Joel
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An inauguration was held Tuesday for new CMI President Dr. David Newnham at Staff Sergeant Solomon Sam Basketball Court. Newnham vowed to put students first, and fulfill the vision and mission of the college. As part of the college’s tradition when installing a new president, the Board of Regents Chair Kathryn Relang and PSS Commissioner […]
By Journal on September 26, 2024
Andrew Garrod, I Talk of Dreams, Jobod Silk, Selina Leem, Tony Dujmovic, Wilmer Joel, Yolanie Jurelang, Youth Bridge Global
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GIFF JOHNSON Four Marshallese young people are featured in a new book published last month. I Talk of Dreams is the latest book of Dartmouth Professor Emeritus Andrew Garrod, who after 20 years of directing theater productions in Majuro needs little introduction. The book features a collection of articles by people whose lives he has […]
By Journal on September 19, 2024
Alele Museum, Chewy Lin, FISH4ACP, Langinbo Frank, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, MIMRA, Solynn Bajo, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Around 47 participants from Life Skills Academy, Assumption High School, Marshall Islands High School and local residents participated in an industry dialogue organized by FISH4ACP, Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, and Alele Museum at Marshall Islands Resort’s Lomalo Room last week. The discussion focused on youth employment opportunities, fishing, and Marshallese culture. Presenters […]
By Journal on September 12, 2024
Holden Nena, Lobaj Kaminaga, Majuro USP, Mircale Lang, Oyinade Ogunmokun, Taylani Lucky, University of the South Pacific Student Association, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL The University of the South Pacific Student Association hosted a discussion on mental health last week Friday with panelists focusing on a range of issues affecting local residents.The panel included Dr. Holden Nena from the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Pastor Lobaj Kaminaga, Director of CMI Counseling Oyinade Ogunmokun, and USP student […]
By Journal on August 15, 2024
Aliantha Laeo, College of the Marshall Islands, Dr. Sandra Hamilton, John Phillips, Mylast Bilimon, Rihana Boaz, STEAM camp, Trisha Lometo, Tulam Turi STEAM camp, Vilisi Boteanakadavu, Villiana William, Vinete Taake, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Thirty-six girls from the two-week Tulam Turi Girl STEAM Camp were called to honor last week with certificates at the College of the Marshall Islands. Master Sergeant John Phillips from the US Embassy told the Journal that the camp was to promote science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) for girls aged six-to-12. […]
By Journal on July 25, 2024
Emily Kamoe-Veiqati, Fiji's National Adaptation Plan, James Bhagwan, Ofa Guttenbeil-Kikiliki, Wilmer Joel, Women's Triennial Conference
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WILMER JOEL One of the topics covered at the Women’s Triennial Conference on Tuesday at the International Conference Center was the prevention of gender-based violence. Speakers were Acting Director for Fiji Ministry of Women and Social Protection Emily Kamoe-Veiqati, General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches Rev. James Bhagwan, and Director of Tonga Women […]
By Journal on June 20, 2024
Chuuk, Covid, Giff Johnson, Guam, Hilda Heine, Kiribati, Kosrae, Mattie Sasser, Micronesian games, Nauru, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Pohnpei, Tony Muller, Waylon Muller, Wilmer Joel, Yap
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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 […]