This article has been sponsored by the Jones Campaign. Riit ilo Kajin Majel – Wōn in Chris Jones? View video recordings in Marshallese and English – Full Interview. Chris Jones spoke with Chikin Melele last…
With the discovery of two cases of community transmission in Yap on August 16, 2022, the Governor temporarily suspended work for all government non-essential workers and closed all schools for August 17-22 to prepare emergency…
The first week of September has seen COVID-19 surge in Yap. The Yap State Department of Health has reported that Yap has been hitting consistently high numbers of new positive cases for COVID-19, at 200…
7.29.2022 Following the kick-off events for Stroll the Atoll 2022 this past week, the youth-focused ri-Majol advocacy group Tōlemour held their second annual Youth Summit in the beautiful rooms of Crystal Bridges Museum. The Summit…
Read in Chuukese – Acheman Amafen Yosio Palikuun George On August 14th, 2022, the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) announced, with great sadness, that the Honorable Yosiwo Palikkun George, Vice President of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…