Dialysis opens in Majuro

HILARY HOSIA Marshallese on dialysis treatment abroad now have the opportunity to return or visit home following the opening of the Majuro hospital Hemodialysis Center that took place Wednesday this week. For decades, Marshallese on referral treatment for kidney complications could not travel home because dialysis is required several times per week. “With the treatment […]

Low turnout for referendum

WILMER JOEL The national referendum and the special election for Namdrik Mayor were held simultaneously last Friday — with the main feature being a low turnout of voters at polling stations around Majuro. There were more voters in the afternoon than in the morning, according to some electoral officials at MIHS and RES who spoke […]

Super smart ajri in Majel

Journal 4/23/1982 P1 Japan, Marshalls sign bridge agreementJapan and the Marshall Islands on April 20 exchanged diplomatic notes providing for Japanese grant/aid to construct a bridge and small boat channel on Majuro Atoll. President Amata Kabua, who signed for the Marshall Islands, hailed the event for the international recognition it gives the nation. Hideo Tsuji, […]

Majuro’s fabulous murals

Have you seen all the fabulous murals featuring children and nutrition themes cropping up all around town? They are at schools, like this one painted on the side of the Majuro Cooperative High School building, and on numerous stores around the island. This is a UNICEF-supported venture to promote awareness of children and their needs. […]

Deep sea mapping in RMI

GIFF JOHNSON A deep sea mapping project will focus on the Marshall Islands as one of several islands in the region to have their ocean floors mapped later this year. The Ocean Exploration Trust is partnering with the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority on the upcoming visit of its vessel Nautilus. In addition to partnering […]