Increase in women voters

Journal 11/27/1987 P3 Suicides top all diseases as leading killer in MarshallsThe Marshalls suicide problem, reported earlier in the year to be at an all time high, continues to spiral out of control. Through this week, 19 young people had committed suicide during 1987 — seven more than 1982 when suicides reached their peak and […]

Christmas time in the city

Christmas time is underway in the Marshall Islands. Stores are playing Christmas music, V7AB is playing holiday tunes, and decorations are going up all around town. So far, Majuro Atoll Local Government has the most impressive display of lights. Meantime, last week Ministry of Works employees were out adorning the street lights along Amata Kabua […]

RMI youth active at COP29

The COP29 global climate summit in Azerbaijan features a large delegation from the Marshall Islands, including a significant contingent of young people. They have been speaking on different subject panels, networking with donors and people from other countries, and representing the Marshall Islands in its outreach program at COP29.

New tax not immediate

The new tax law that was approved recently by Nitijela will not go into force for at least four-to-five months from now. Although Public Law 2024-14 Income Tax Amendment was signed and certified by Speaker Brenson Wase and Clerk Moreañ Watak on October 8, the tax change that affects withholding tax isn’t likely to take […]

World Bank $60m for MEC

The World Bank will pump $60 million into the Marshalls Energy Company for a mix of alternative energy systems for Majuro, Ebeye and six outer islands where MEC supports power operations. There is no funding in the new grant for new diesel-powered generators. The goal appears to be to provide MEC with solar power capacity […]