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 […]
By Journal on June 13, 2024
Alice Elanzo, Areyochi deBrum, Arlington Tibon, Assembly of God, Hansen Kaisha, Mercy Bomade, National Institution for Youth Education of Japan, Rita Elementary School, Rose-Wena Tawaj, Wilmer Joel
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Eighty-two students from the sixth grade at Rita Elementary School who were promoted to middle school status received certificates and awards last Friday under the theme: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:12). Out of the four sections, two students emerged with the top grade point average. The students are […]
By Journal on June 6, 2024
Aaliyah Kahn, Amari Kabua, Arabella May Dela Llana, Emosi Maitokana, Jamee Taala, Jasmiann Ebol, Jin Kai Lin, Julius Muertuge, Madeline Eknilang, Norlynn Lewis, Robinson Jack, Rosa Limenwa Ben, Viola Shepherd, Wilmer Joel, Zheiu Yan
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This graduation season saw proud parents, family members, and friends witnessing graduates from secondary schools to colleges in Majuro receiving their diplomas, certificates, awards, and degrees. As is customary in commencement ceremonies, graduates received academic awards or credentials, speeches from the salutatorian and valedictorian, turning tassels from right to left signifying alumni status, songs, and […]
By Journal on May 30, 2024
Alington Tibon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, David A. Bednar, David Bednar, Finua Hakofa, Iotua Tune, John Kendall, Laie Hawaii Temple, Lucy Kendall, Mali Tune, Mary Cook, Maxine Meurs, Megan Hakofa, Peter Meurs, Quentin Cook, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL A high-level visitor from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has not been to the Marshall Islands since 2011. This reality was brought home during Apostle Elder Quentin L. Cook’s two-day visit to Ebeye and Majuro last week.Cook is the second apostle from the Quorum of the Twelve to visit the […]
By Journal on May 24, 2024
Adult Basic Education Program, Assumption High School, College of the Marshall Islands, Delap Seventh Day Adventist, Ennibur High School, Jaluit High School, Jason Sam, Kwajalein Atoll High School, Laura High School, Life Skills Academy, Majuro Baptist Christian Academy, Majuro Cooperative School, Marshall Islands High School, Marshalls Christian High School, Meyar Laukon, Meyar Margaret Laukon, Northern Islands High School, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL Putting together a graduation ceremony requires careful planning and preparation. Graduates and ushers at the College of the Marshall Islands gathered for the first graduation rehearsal last Friday. Meyar Margaret Laukon, associate dean of equity and engagement, and Jason Sam, coordinator of fitness, recreation, and sports, oversaw the practice. Each usher was assigned […]
By Journal on May 23, 2024
Jaluit, Kazunari Tanaka, Majuro Atoll Local Government, Randy Jack, Wilmer Joel, Wotje
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Japan Ambassador Kazunari Tanaka handed over two excavators, two wheeloaders, one dump truck, and one high-pressure cleaning truck to the Ministry of Public Works, Utilities and Infrastructure, and the Wotje, and Jaluit local governments. The machines that were given out, according to Ambassador Tanaka, are part of the program for social and economic development, which […]
By Journal on May 3, 2024
Gloria Wu, Hilda Heine, Jess Gasper Jr., Joe Bejang, Kalani Kaneko, KBE, Kili-Bikini-Ejit, Pan-Shi AOE-532d, Steve Hsia, Taiwan Midshipmen Cruising and Training Squadron, Taiwan-RMI, Wangtien Yao-Tsung, Wilmer Joel
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“I’ve never felt like a VIP before,” a partygoer said during the reception dinner onboard the Taiwan flagship Pan-Shi AOE-532d Tuesday at Delap Dock. The statement was made after the teenager was applauded by a squadron of uniformed mariners as he entered the reception area on the flight deck. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]
By Journal on May 2, 2024
Ebeye, Graduate School USA, Majuro, minimum wage, Wilmer Joel
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Here is a startling figure. Of the 5,318 households in Majuro and Ebeye, 909 of these have no wage earner. The recent Technical Note by the Graduate School USA that focuses on the minimum wage reports on a recent RMI household survey and says the proposed basis for adopting an increased minimum wage is based […]
By Journal on April 18, 2024
anniversary month, Assumption High School, Christopher Dooley, College of the Marshall Islands, Elizabeth Switaj, Jennifer Seru, Kaili Masek, Layla Tibon, Life Skills Academy, Majuro Cooperative High School, Rosalinda Sumaong, Wilmer Joel
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WILMER JOEL High school students were invited to an open house at the College of the Marshall Islands last Tuesday to kick off the College of the Marshall Islands’ anniversary month. CMI President Dr. Elizabeth Switaj told the Journal that one of the main purposes of the event is “to reach out to high school […]