Let’s Talk About Prescriptions
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Riit ilo Kajin Majōl: Tōlarōki uno ko nimom Managing your medications can be hard, especially if you take several for different health issues. Here are some tips to help you stay…
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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….
Athletes from all over arrive in Majuro for the 10th Micronesian Games
About 2000 athletes and officials from all corners of Micronesia are expected to participate in the 2024 Micronesian Games in the Marshall Islands. The opening ceremony will kickoff this Saturday June 15 at the massive,…
Marshall Islands Endorses Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty at SIDS4 Conference
The Marshall Islands became the 13th country to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty at the 4th International Conference of Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) held in Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean May 27-30…
Rogers tornado: Just one of more than a thousand in the US this year
In past years, Chikin Melele has reported on increasing severe weather events and what to know to be prepared: Climate Adaptation – Tornadoes. This year in the U.S., there have been more severe storms and…
Reflecting on Climate Adaptation – Rogers Tornado
Just a couple of weeks ago, I was talking to a middle school science teacher and I mentioned that I speak Marshallese. She remembered that her class had been looking at footage of recent inundations…
Raan in Jemenei: Constitution Day in the US
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the RMI’s constitution 45 years ago, on May 1, 1979. Though still under U.S. administrative control as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the constitution provided…