UH-CMI partner for degree program

The College of the Marshall Islands and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health signed a memorandum of understanding last week that will open opportunities for students to achieve a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work. Theresa Kreif and Emma Reimers-Kurashige, both social workers with master’s degrees […]

RMI returns to HR Council

The Marshall Islands was elected to its second two-year term on the United Nations Human Rights Council during a UN General Assembly vote last week. According to the Reuters news agency, the Asia-Pacific group was the only competitive race for the Human Rights Council. There were five seats available to this group and the RMI […]

Kwaj missile interception

Journal 10/9/1987 P1 Kabua: The next 10 yearsPresident Amata Kabua today declared the goal of self-reliance in a policy statement delivered to the close of Nitijela. His impassioned call to his fellow leaders in Nitijela asked that they rise above politics and self-interest for this goal. Journal 10/8/1999 P1 Kwaj missile right on targetA prototype […]

Jaluit, Lae win 3×3 tourney

HILARY HOSIA Mimo Jacklik and Malachi Aneo were named Most Valuable Players during the closing of the 42nd Bank of Marshall Islands 3×3 basketball tournament at the Educational and Cultural Center last week. The two were chosen for their leading scores in their respective division: Mimo scored 53 points playing for the champions Team Jaluit in […]

Japan, Marshall Islands boat builders maintaining age-old traditions

EVE BURNS* Ama Town, Japan – Separated by nearly 2,400 miles, a Marshall Islands program and an American in Japan are working to rebuild and maintain a thousand-year old boat building tradition.  Howard Rice is a renowned boat builder and maritime enthusiast known for his dedication to preserving traditional boat-building techniques while embracing innovative designs. […]