RMI active at COP29

From President Hilda Heine to a large contingent of Marshallese youth, the Marshall Islands has been actively participating in the global climate summit, COP29, in Azerbaijan since late last week. Marshall Islands youth representative at COP29 Jewan Jamore spoke at the Global Centre for Climate Mobility side event at the the Climate Summit in Azerbaijan […]

‘Enra’ program deluged with applicants

HILARY HOSIA If you are concerned whether you will miss out on the “Enra” registration because you are off island temporarily, well, great news: Registration will continue at Marshall Islands Social Security Administration office after the current initial two-week registration period ends. The Enra program is also known as the Universal Basic Income system, which […]

EU’s expanding RMI links

GIFF JOHNSON The European Union and the Marshall Islands have a strong and nuanced relationship that goes far beyond aid provided to this nation, the European Union ambassador told the Journal on her first visit to Majuro last month. Ambassador Barbara Plinkert has been the EU’s representative to the RMI and multiple Pacific Island countries […]

US warns no $$$ in 2024

Journal 11/13/1987 P1 Ebeye surgeon honoredEbeye’s chief surgeon Dr. Serano Salvador received the highest honor bestowed upon surgeons by being awarded a fellowship by the American College of Surgeons. P7 Marshallese inducted into servicesLate last month, a group of 40 young people from the Marshalls and Federated States of Micronesia were sworn in at a […]

Meet Dr. Delson

A new Marshall Islands doctor was welcomed into the medical community for service to the RMI last week. Dr. Delson Benjamin was honored for completing his internship training program, which followed his graduation from medical university in Taiwan. He is the 12th doctor to graduate from Taiwan’s Ishou University.He was recognized by Health Secretary Francyne […]