Addressing Criticisms of the COVID Response in Majuro
Let me take a moment to make a personal reflection before reporting on covid news from Majuro. When the covid pandemic shut down schools and work and closed borders two and half years ago, I…
Articles by Melanie Carbine
Majuro Copes with COVID19 Spread as Pohnpei and Kosrae Near End of Outbreak
As of August 10, 2022, more than 150 active cases have been confirmed in Majuro and scattered cases are being reported in Ebeye. There are reports of illness on some outer islands but these are…
Even With Borders Closed, Majuro Now Faces Community Spread of COVID19
On August 8th 2022, RMI President H.E. David Kabua confirmed the first cases of community transmission of COVID19 in Majuro. It is not clear the source of contact. RMI borders have been closed since March…
ACOM Pacific Islander Diabetes Prevention Program (2017-2021)
This lifestyle change program reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (and 71% for people over the age of 60) and reduces risks of heart disease and stroke. ACOM lifestyle coaches, Fressana…
Stroll the Atoll
These coconut “smoothies” or lukwor was made with fresh ui, or coconut sprout, and freshly grated lime. Elukkun ennoi! Bubu Shine recounted the story of how ametoma was created in Jaluit by Marshallese women to…
A Summer Like Never Before at The Jones Center!
Riit ilo Kajin Majel: https://chikinmelele.com/lale-worst-case-scenario-ilo-jones-center-eo/ The Jones Center is activating its Springdale campus in exciting new ways this summer by hosting an interactive survival-challenge exhibition and an outdoor music and movie night especially for children…
COVID-19 Test Kits
Jab kōttar n̄an am en̄jake am nan̄inmij. Ebbōk kein am make kakkōlkōl n̄an COVID-19 ilo ejelo̗k wōn̗en. Bōki jān Consulate Opeij eo an Majel, 800 E Emma Ave Ste 1 Springdale AR ak Opeij eo…
FSM President Panuelo Addresses Community Spread of COVID-19 Cases in Pohnpei and Kosrae
On July 28th, 2022, FSM President Pauelo spoke regarding the current crisis resulting from community spread of COVID-19 currently in Pohnpei and Kosrae. The FSM COVID-19 Update reported over 2700 cases on July 27th and…
Climate Adaptation – Fire Season
The Southwest and Intermountain West are known for hot weather and even seasonal fires. They have also been experiencing a prolonged drought that has had dramatic effects on the western landscape. 2022 has been the…
Climate Adaptation – Heat Waves
This summer has once again brought an onslaught of heat waves that seems to be becoming less and less surprising each year. Increased average temperatures, heat waves and heat-related illness topped the concerns for the…
