Majuro Christmas Program Feeds Hundreds
Elōñḷọk jān buki jima armej ro im rar kepooj ṃōñā ñan er ilo Christmas eo Mayor eo an Majuro Ladie Jack kobaḷọk Council member ro raar najidik taujin jima armej- ekoba ajri im rūtto jiṃor…
Island Life
Muslims in Majuro on Jesus and Christmas
Although the Marshall Islands is predominantly a Christian nation, people often wonder how the Marshallese Muslim community view the Christian Holiday. For the average Marshallese, Christmas is about decorations, gift giving, feasts and church festivities…
FSM Compact III: Citizens Don’t Know, Don’t Care
The Federated States of Micronesia and the U.S. just came off the re-negotiating table for Compact III for a while now. A new agreement has been set, and it’s good for another 20 years. But,…
Taiwan President Strengthens Diplomatic Ties across South Pacific
It was raining cats and dogs on the morning of Tuesday, December 3 in the capital city of Majuro in the Marshall Islands. The President of the Republic of China, Taiwan Lai Ching-Te was scheduled…
Neighborhood Petition for Chuukese Deportation from Guam
There has been a neighborhood petition going around on the island of Guam for sometime now. In it, the Attorney General Douglas Moylan, had said convicted felons from other islands may now be deported back…
Stranded in Majuro without a way Home: Deportee’s Story Sparks Renewed Advocacy
A Marshallese man living homeless in Majuro raised concerns for two members of the Marshall Islands Deportation Taskforce after he was discovered in poor health condition and hospitalized. The two members, Taskforce Chair and Ebon…
RMI to add Cessna Planes and pave more runways in 2025
The Marshall Islands government announced the purchase of two Cessna SkyCourier planes to add to its aviation fleet. The new planes are expected to arrive in Majuro by December 2025. The announcement was made by…
Riem Simon: More action needed on Deportation Taskforce
In her first 100 days in office, President Hilda Heine vowed to address the deportation issue that has been problematic to the Marshallese community. This resulted in the creation of the RMI Taskforce on Deportation….
Open Ocean Explorer Liz Wardley Alters Course to the Marshall Islands After 41 Days at Sea
Her circle of loyal followers refer to her as “legend, hero and pioneer among women” among a long list of attributes. This is just the kind of person world-renowned rower and sailor Liz Wardley is….
Major Drug Bust in Uliga Exposes Corruption in the National Police Department — Parliament Reacts
The first couple of days of Parliament has created a firestorm within the Marshall Islands this week following the revelation of a major drug bust that took place at the Marshall Islands National Police Department….