The use of the rmigovernment.org website will be discontinued. The new website can be accessed by going to rmi-op.net. As the year progresses, expect more contents: information, data, pages, and so forth to be added to the new site.

RMI President Christopher J. Loeak and First Lady Lieom Anono Loeak will be departing to Honolulu, Hawaii today Wednesday, February 1st, 2012.

Intended at providing new members of the Nitijela (Parliament) how to effectively use parliamentary processes to better advance national priorities, an Induction Seminar for the Nitijela was conducted at the International Conference Center from January 25-27, 2012.

Cabinet has started facilitating a series of immediate consultations from various government ministries and agencies that is critical in the initiation of policies, programs, and services.

In his inaugural address, President Christopher Jorebon Loeak identified the areas, in which, the new administration will give greater attention to, such as in the areas of education, local capacity building, private sector, and government reform, among other priority areas, for the next four years.

President Christopher Jorebon Loeak and members of the Cabinet took the oath of office this morning during a soft swearing-in ceremony administered by High Court Chief Justice Carl B. Ingram with the

Majuro, Marshall Islands- At the Nitijela Chamber, the thirty-three members were sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice, Honorable Daniel N. Cadra, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Tofol, Kosrae - His Excellency Jurelang Zedkaia, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, joined other Chief Executives from the Micronesian jurisdictions of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the US Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, FSM States of Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Yap for their biennial meeting held in the state of Kosrae from 10-12 December 2011 in the Rose Mackelang Public Library.

Durban, South Africa – The Republic of the Marshall Islands has repeatedly called on nations of the world to deliver agreement on a second five-year commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, a process to rapidly ramp up mitigation ambition, and a mandate to quickly conclude a new parallel legal agreement in 2012 to cover those not bound by the KyotoProtocol.

Majuro, Marshall Islands-Cabinet has recently approved the Ministry of Health’s proposal to create 17 new health assistant posts, exempting the Ministry from freezing on hire,

After exposure to several internship opportunities around various RMI government ministries and agencies under a three month period, Jefferson Bobo had finalized his decision to work at the Project Management Unit (PMU) at the Ministry of Public Works.

On December 1, 2011, the Office of the Chief Secretary delivered a dengue fever briefing update to Cabinet. From the medical aspect, it was found that there were 493 dengue fever cases and 138 admissions to the hospital

Non aolep ro im rej bed ilo belakin America im Honolulu bareinwot bwe elane eor am plan non am emakit jen state non state ak jen

The Office of the Auditor-General is soliciting two Request for Proposal to interest applicants for 1) Audit Trainer/Consultant (Financial/Compliance Auditing), and 2) Audit Trainer/Consultant (Performance Auditing). See attached for more information.

On Wednesday November 23, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Dengue Fever Task Force held its’ weekly meeting at the Office of the Chief Secretary to deliver progress updates on mosquito control efforts, prevention activities, and the challenges to prevention measures pertaining to dengue.

Yokwe non aolep rivote ro an majol im rej jukjuk im amenak ilo state ko kajojo ilo belakin America im ro rej jukjuk im emnak ilo Honolulu Hawaii bwe kio emoj an wor ballot

Majuro, Marshall Islands- President’s Day, established by Act, is a public holiday in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) in honor of the birthday of the RMI’s founding father, the late President Iroijlablab Amata Kabua.

November 14, 2011- Under the Partnership for Development between the Australian Government and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) government, approximately 160 units of water catchments with fittings and guttering will be provided to the urban households in Ebeye and Gugeegue.

Springdale Arkansas- RMI President Jurelang Zedkaia celebrated the opening of a new outreach clinic that intends to primarily serve the Marshallese population but is open to any Arkansas resident. Occupying a 1,200-square-foot suite in the JTL Shop, 614 E. Emma Ave., near the Jones Center for Families, a place familiar to and frequented by the Marshallese, the clinic will improve accessibility to health service for the Marshallese community.

Accompanied by US Ambassador Martha Campbell and RMI EPA General Manager Deborah Barker-Manase, a delegation from the US Air Force Global Strike Command, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command

Majuro, Marshall Islands - Cabinet declares a State of Emergency on the Dengue Fever Outbreak in the Marshall Islands.

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC Japan) visited the RMI Ministry of Transportation and Communications (RMI MOTC) team last August 5, 2011 for continued discussion on assistance between the two governments regarding telecommunication systems development in the Marshall Islands.

In an effort to collectively and effectively combat the current outbreak of Dengue Fever, the members of Cabinet held a briefing with the Ministry of Health (MOH) which was led by Minister Amenta Matthew, MOH Secretary, Justina Langidrik, MOH Assistant Secretary, Rosbella Marty, Dr. Kennar Briand, and MOH staff.

In the spirit of friendship and to assist the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to respond to the dire need of surgeons in Majuro, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is pleased to inform the public that through coordination among the RMI Ministry of Health

With a view to promoting cultural exchange and contributing more to the local communities here in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Taiwanese Community voluntarily participated in the “International Night” organized by Assumption High School.

Today, President Jurelang Zedkaia led the ground breaking ceremony to begin work on the new Laura dock. Also present were, Ambassador George T.K. Li of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Speaker Alvin Jacklick

In celebration of the 100th National day of the Republic of China, the Embassy of ROC (Taiwan) has hosted a reception on the evening of 10 October 2011 at International Conference Center (ICC), Majuro.

First Lady's participantion at the Autism Conference which was held in New York, side events to the 66th UNGA.

Springdale Morning News-A newspaper article on First Lady's visit to Arkansas.

A Taiwan Medical Mobile Mission, sponsored by R.O.C. Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) and organized by Taipei Municipal Wan-Fan Hospital while working with RMI Ministry of Health and its Ebeye Hospital within the Kwajalein Atoll had served the people of Kwajalein Ebeye between September 13th to September 23rd, 2011.

With the joint efforts of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the ICDF Taiwan Technical Mission (Laura Farm), Ministry of Resources and Development, Women United Together in the Marshall Islands (WUTMI) and OEPPC, a workshop designed to provide intensive trainings to strengthen the horticulture skills for women living in the rural area of the Marshall Islands has been conducted from 26 September to 30 September in Laura Farm.

Minister John spoke on behalf of His Excellency Jurelang Zedkaia at the 66th United Nations General Assembly.

Washington, D.C. – On Friday, September 9, 2011 at approximately 5:15PM, Charles Rudolph Paul presented his credentials to U.S. President Barack Obama as the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Island’s third, and youngest serving Ambassador to the United States. The ceremony took place in the historic Oval Office at the White House. Mr. Paul was accompanied by Ms. Dixie Lomae.

Ambassador Jorge Manuel Domecq Fernandez of Spain presented his Letter of Credence and his predecessor’s Letter of Recall to President Zedkaia on Tuesday, 16th of August.

President Zedkaia welcomed and accepted the Letter of Credence of Ambassador Christian Meerschman of Belgium on Tuesday, 16th of this month.

A 2011 Outer Island Agriculture Training Workshop kicked off on August 8, 2011 at Laura Farm and will run three weeks until August 26, 2011.

President Zedkaia and his delegation departed yesterday Tuesday, 26 July 2011 for Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

At a courtesy visit President Zedkaia spoke with members of the National Youth Congress on Monday, 25 July 2011. The members of the National Youth Congress are attending the Capacity Building training this week and will hold its first ever National Youth Festival schedule for this Saturday, 30 July and will continue the following week.

President Zedkaia delivered the keynote address at the opening of the 32nd Annual Micronesian Endowment for Historic Preservation (MEHP) and Consultation Conference on Monday, 25 July 2011. President Zedkaia acknowledged the important role of the Micronesian Endowment for Historic Preservation

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands Acting President and Minister in Assistance to the President Ruben R. Zackhras officially opened the 11th RMI Annual Executive Leadership Conference at the International Conference Center on July 20th following the welcome remarks by the Honorable Titus W. Langrine, Mayor of Majuro Atoll Local Government.

President Jurelang Zedkaia was on hand to greet and meet with Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell and his delegation at the Cabinet Conference Room.

President Zedkaia officially opened the 22nd Annual Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors (APIPA) Conference on Monday, 4 July 2011.

First Lady, Hannah Jurelang Zedkaia, today visited the Children and Women’s Protection Division at the Ministry of Interior, Republic of China (Taiwan), and came away very impressed with the program.

By invitation of President Ma Ying-jeou, President Jurelang Zedkaia is in Taipei, capital city of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and was greeted by President Ma Ying-jeou and First Lady Ma at the Presidential Palace today in Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) prior to bilateral discussions and a formal luncheon hosted in honor of President Zedkaia and his

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands -The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, opened the One Laptop per Pacific Child (OLPC) 2 day Trial Country Workshop

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands - The First National Workshop on the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Marshall Islands kicked off this morning in the Marshall Islands Nitijela Conference Room.

Today, the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands awarded Public Benefit Citizenship to Dr. Neal Palafox in a ceremony held in the Cabinet Room before President Jurelang Zedkaia, Speaker Alvin Jacklick, members of the Cabinet, First Lady Emlain Kabua and a number of friends and associates of Dr. Palafox.

Republic of the Marshall Islands President Jurelang Zedkaia administers the oath of office to Cadet First Class Jefferson Bobo, the first Marshallese ever to graduate from U.S. armed

Ambassador Eiichi Suzuki presented his Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall for his predecessor to President Jurelang Zedkaia.

May 10, 2011, Ebeye, Republic of the Marshall Islands - Longstanding impasse between the Republic of the Marshall Islands Government and the Kwajalein Landowners has finally been resolved following close to 8 years of negotiations.

May 10, 2011: Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands – A group of 21 students participating in the USP Ebeye Literacy Program visited the Nation’s Capitol today. Their Program of Visit includes several courtesies with Nitijela members and Cabinet members, tour of government agencies and non-government agencies, Laura Farm, Alele Museum, and many more.

Ambassador Ivo Sieber presented his Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall for his predecessor to President Jurelang Zedkaia.

The celebration of this year’s Constitution of the Republic began at 9:00 A.M. with a well attended wreath laying ceremony at the Mausoleum of the Republic’s founding President late Iroijlaplap Amata Kabua.

The 2011 R.O.C. (Taiwan) Midshipman Cruising and Training Squadron (MCTS), Republic of China Navy (R.O.C.N.), also known as the R.O.C. (Taiwan) Naval Goodwill Squadron, is scheduled to visit Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands from April 10th to April 12th 2011.

EPPSO has been actively engaged in the preparation for the undertaking of the nationally pledged 2011 Census. Listed below are the major highlights of the activities

The attention of the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands has been drawn to a bizarre news item published in cbsbreakingnews.com, which alleged that the country has legalized

The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands has recently learned that the U. S. Administration (U.S. State Department) has acted favorably on a report submitted by the Government in September, 2009, regarding lost tax and trade benefits in the original Compact.

Delegations representing the Government of the Marshall Islands and Government of the United States met in Honolulu, Hawaii on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, concerning the ongoing fraud investigation and criminal cases involving US federal funds.

65 years has passed since the first bomb was detonated. Code name Castle Bravo (March 1, 1954) was the strongest hydrogen bomb to be detonated by the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

President Jurelang Zedkaia received Lieutenant General Richard P. Formica, Commanding General of the United Army Strategic Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command in the Cabinet Room.

From 16-17 February 2011, the Nitijela of the Republic of Marshall Islands (National Parliament) hosted a National Workshop on Ratification and Implementation of the UN Convention Against Corruption for members of the Nitijela. The workshop was facilitated by the UNDP Pacific Centre.

President Jurelang Zedkaia and a small delegation from the National Government were in Ebeye, Kwajalein for the 2011 Kwajalein Memorial Day event where literally the whole island of Ebeye was flooded with people of all ages wearing green shirts and dresses, the atoll’s official color.

The Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Tony Babauta signed a $246,731 grant award providing support for the Four Atoll Health Care program in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The grant will provide funding to continue primary health care to members of the Enewetak, Bikini, Rongelap and the Utrik communities.

President Zedkaia departed to Washington State last week Friday, 21 January on an unofficial trip.

Majuro, Marshall Islands – Acting President Jack Ading and members of Cabinet bid farewell to H.E. Ambassador Shoji Sato. Ambassador Sato presented his credential in 2008 to then President Tomeing and has been based in Ponhpei, FSM.

President Jurelang Zedkaia, in an instrument of appointment dated January 2011, formalized the appointment of Mr. Junior Patrick as the Auditor General of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

January 03, 2011

Majuro - Today, His Excellency President Jurelang Zedkaia accepted, on behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands 2 twenty feet containers holding 200 bicycles and 1,000 sun glasses from the

Majuro, Marshall Islands (Friday, 26 November 2010) – Earlier this week President Zedkaia and Minister in Assistance Zackhras accepted the credentials of H.E. Ambassador Drahomir Stos of Slovak Republic,

The Honorable Minister in Assistance Ruben Zachras took part at the high level talks during the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 10) held in Nagoya, Japan from 27 – 29 October 2010 alongside Ministers from 193 different country parties to the convention. Minister Zachras was staffed by Mr. Joseph Tibon of Office of Environmental Planning & Policy Coordination (OEPPC).

Majuro, Marshall Islands (Tuesday, 26 October 2010) – The Honorable Joseph J. Urusemal, former President of the Federated States of Micronesia and currently the Senator of Yap State accompanied by Honorable Paliknoa Welly

RMI Ambassadors and Consul Generals designated to the United States of America, United Nations, ROC (Taiwan), Japan and Fiji are in Majuro for the Ambassadorial Consultation Program scheduled on the 18th to 22nd of October. They will meet with President and Cabinet Ministers, Speaker and Vice Speaker, with the Mayors, and other key people.

Taipei, Taiwan. The RMI First Lady, Mrs. Hannah Jurelang Zedkaia, was among speakers at the opening ceremonies of 50th Celebration and 19th Convention of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Women Association (FAWA)

The proposed grant of USD $1.76 million dollars was endorsed by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Government, Government of Japan, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday, Wednesday, September 8

In a signing ceremony yesterday, the RMI Government received USD $9.5 million dollars from the Asian Development Bank to help in the government’s public sector reform program.

H.E. Ambassador George T.K. Li, new ambassador from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to RMI, presented his letter of credentials to President Zedkaia, officially beginning his tour of duty.

President Jurelang Zedkaia met with President of JASA Corporation Mr. Yoshitaka Kitaguchi and Marshall Islands Ambassador Jiba Kabua on August 31 to discuss the possibility of programs for technology energy savings.

President Jurelang Zedkaia will be accepting the Letter of Credence from the new Republic of China (Taiwan) Ambassador George T.K. Li at the Presentation of Credential Ceremony on September 8 at 9:30 in the Cabinet Conference Room of ICC. H.E. Ambassador Li will be replacing Bruce J.D. Linghu, who has served as the former ROC (Taiwan) Ambassador to the Marshall Islands since March 2007.

Friday 6 August 2010, Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) ?C The Central Pacific Shipping Commission (CPSC) was officially launched on Wednesday 4 August 2010 in a special event organised by the

An outreach project established by First Lady Hannah Jurelang Zedkaia at the hospital maternity ward on Majuro, Ebeye and all outer islands health clinics.

Majuro - President Zedkaia departed yesterday July 27 to attend the 10th Micronesian President Summit (MPS) held in the Republic of Palau, July 29 through the 31st. President is accompanied by Chief of Staff Christopher Debrum and will join

The National Youth Week has been a front to address various issues relevant to youths today. Since 1998, the National Youth Week, one of many activities by the Youth

During H.E. President Jurelang Zedkaia’s State Visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan) earlier this month, H.E. Wang, Jin-pyng, President of Legislative Yuan

The terms of reference and scope of work for the Comprehensive Adjustment Program (CAP) Advisory Group were approved by Cabinet on April 23, 2009 (C.M.078, attached as Appendix II). The Advisory Group is hereby presenting its findings and recommendations to Cabinet in the form of a Framework for Comprehensive Fiscal and Economic Adjustment Options.

The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) requested ADB assistance to develop effective response measures to the global financial and economic crisis. In response, ADB provide a Technical Assistance

At the invitation of H.E. President Ma Ying-jeou and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), H.E. Jurelang Zedkaia and First Lady Hannah Jurelang Zedkaia are to lead a delegation

Reports provided by the Ministry of Finance



Tax and Revenue Reform and Modernization Commission Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshall Energy Company's Comprehensive Recovery Plan FY2010-2012

From November to December 2009 the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) undertook a Technical Assistance Project to inform a proposal for a loan

Majuro, Friday 18 June 2010 - President Zedkaia and delegations to the 13th Micronesia Chief Executives’ Summit (MCES) and to the State Visit in Republic of China (Taiwan) departed early Monday morning.

Majuro, Friday, 18 June 2010 - The Joint RMI-US Trust Fund Committee has selected Mercer as its new Investment Adviser and

Majuro, Tuesday, 15 June 2010 – The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has a long-standing diplomatic relationship with Japan, and has received tremendous bilateral assistance

Majuro Thursday 10 June 2010 - India Ambassador-designated to the Republic of the Marshall Islands H.E. Yugendra Kumar, and the Indonesia Ambassador-designated to the Republic of the

Majuro, Thursday 10 June 2010 - Mr. Russell Leiman the Managing Director of Asia-Pacific Region of the Nature Conservancy, along with Speaker Noah Ideaong met with President Jurelang Zedkaia and with several Ministers during a courtesy and a briefing to seek the government’s support. Also presented during the courtesy and the

Washington, D.C. - Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Areas, Anthony Babauta today presented the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Iroij Jurelang Zedkaia, a draft copy of the Interior Department’s Office of Insular Affairs’ 5-Year Review of the Compact of Free Association with the RMI.

Foreign Minister John Silk accompanied by Ambassador Banny deBrum, Chief of Staff Mr. Christopher deBrum, Secretary of

President Zedkaia met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. This is President Zedkaia’s first visit to Washington D.C. as President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. President Zedkaia was accompanied by Foreign Minister John Silk, Ambassador Banny deBrum, Chief of Staff Christopher deBrum, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ms. Kino Kabua.

President Zedkaia and delegation departed Majuro, Marshall Islands on May 10, for Washington, D.C. The President will be meeting with several Congress and Senate members to discuss various issues such as Senate Bill S.2941 on the Supplemental Nuclear Compensation Act of 2010. A hearing is scheduled for May 19, 2010. President Zedkaia has

Assistant Secretary of Department of Interior for Insular Affairs Anthony Babauta is in the Republic of the Marshall Islands for a four day visit. Mr. Babauta is scheduled to meet with key government

(Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands)Twenty-four young men and women from outer islands including youth from Majuro and Ebeye are participating in the 5th Marshall Islands Youth Congress 2010 host by Youth Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs. At the International Conference Center (ICC),

(Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands) President Ma, Ying-jeou and a 90-member delegation comprised of ROC (Taiwan) officials and staff, the Formosa Indigenous Song and Dance Troupe, and media group arrived Majuro for a five and half hour State visit.

(Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands) At the invitation of H.E. Jurelang Zedkaia, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, H.E. Ma Ying-jeou, President of the

(Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands) Ambassador Bruce J.D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of TWO MILLION and SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND U.S. DOLLARS to the Honorable John M. Silk, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands – During a two hour stop over in Majuro en route to Hawaii, Admiral Patrick Walsh, the Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet along

(Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands) – RMI has conveyed its political support for the Copenhagen Accord, the rushed and controversial political agreement offered at last December’s global climate negotiations in Denmark.

General Employment Announcement-Auditor General

With financial assistance and support of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner from Human Rights, the Pacific Regional Rights Resource Team and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, a Government and Non Governmental Organization Forum/Training on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is scheduled to be held in Majuro on 1-5 February 2010 at the International Conference Center.

In a letter to President Obama, President Jurelang Zedkaia requested that Section 1736 of H.R. 3962 be retained in the final bill.

Jej jillok ilo etta im kamolol Anij Jemed Ilan kin yokwe im kejbarok eo An ioodwoj aolep im ioon Republic in an Marshall Islands.

16 December 2009, Majuro- Two agreements, namely the Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement between the Governments of Japan and the Republic of the Marshall Islands regarding the ¥530 Million (YEN) to contribute to the Implementation of the Project for the Introduction of Clean Energy by Solar Electricity Generation System were signed today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

President Jurelang Zedkaia and delegation departed Wednesday, December 09, 2009 to attend the High-level segments on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark. President is accompanied by First Lady Hannah Jurelang Zedkaia, and Chief of Staff Christopher deBrum. A team of negotiators from the Republic of the Marshall Islands departed last week to Copenhagen, Denmark to attend the negotiations leading up to COP15 which will be held from the 16th to the 18th of this

President Jurelang Zedkaia departed for Honolulu on Friday, November 13, 2009. He met with the Marshallese community the next day to discuss and listen to their concerns on issues regarding the Medical Care provided to Marshallese citizens in Hawaii. Other issues and

Monday, November 2, 2009 Majuro - Iroij Jurelang Zedkaia of Majuro Atoll, was sworn in as the Fifth President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, on Monday, November 2, 2009 in the Nitijela of the Marshall Islands General Assembly Hall.

By virtue of the authority vested in the Office of the President, I Ruben R. Zackhras, Acting President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands,

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) wishes to inform the general public of the Republic of the Marshall Islands that a flag-raising

Majuro,MH October 6, 2009- H.E. President Litokwa Tomeing and H.E. Ambassador Bruce J.D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presided over the “papaya handover”, and were joined

Majuro, MH October 7, 2009- Following the oil price shock of 2008, and the realization that oil prices will increase again in the medium to long term, it was decided by the RMI government to develop a

I bring the greetings and best wishes of the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

President Litokwa Tomeing departed last Friday, September 18, 2009 to attend the 64th United Nations General Assembly. President Tomeing is also scheduled to attend other

President Tomeing contributed $3,000 dollars to the Marshalls Billfish Club in support and as major sponsor of the 17th Budweiser All-Micronesia Fishing Tournament on Wednesday, September 9, 2009.

(September 1, 2009 Majuro, Marshall Islands) – The Republic of the Marshall Islands will be hosting the 2nd Annual Pacific Climate Change Roundtable (PCCR) and Associate Meetings starting from October 19th through the 23th, 2009. Both meetings will be held at the

The 40th Pacific Islands Forum (40th PIF) was held on August 5 and 6, 2009 in Cairns, Australia. Member countries Australia, the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia,

The government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands hosted the 11th Micronesian Chief Executive Summit (MCES) and the 9th Micronesian Presidents’ Summit (MPS) in Majuro which was held back to back from the 13 through the 17 of July 2009.

Majuro, June 18, 2009 – H.E. Ambassador Omar Metwally Mohamed T. Metwally of the Arab Republic of Egypt - presented his Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall of predecessor to President Tomeing

Majuro, June 18, 2009 - Mr. Knut Ostby, United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative presented his

Majuro, June 18, 2009 - U.S. Charge d’ Affairs Douglas Morris paid a farewell courtesy visit to President Tomeing on June 16, 2009 , officially ending his post as the Charge d’

Majuro, MH-
The Ministry of Resources and Development (MRD) through the Ministry of Pubic Work’s Project Management Unit (PMU) is soliciting interested bidders to submit a letter of interest for the following project:

Majuro, MH- Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has donated to RMI Government 20 sets of computers, one printer, one projector, one 100” screen, one set of laboratory broadcasting system and other auxiliary equipments with total value about

Majuro, MH – The Australian government in coordination with the Bureau of Meteorology (Aus), the Attorney-General’s Department (Aus), SOPAC, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands government conducted a ‘tsunami workshop’ last week May 25 to the 27 and comprised of various representatives from both the public and private

Positions will remain open until occupied. Contact the Public Service Commission and the Ministry of Education for more information. We encouraged both local and abroad graduates, and prospective applicants to apply.

“Celebrating Our Achievements: Moving on to the Next Level,” is this year’s theme for the College of the Marshall Islands (C.M.I). Acting President and Minister in Assistance Ruben R. Zackhras delivered his remarks on behalf of President Tomeing at the 16th

Monday 11 May, 2009 Majuro - At the Cabinet Conference room, ICC Delap, Ambassador Robert John Kaiwai from New Zealand presented his letter of credence to President Litokwa Tomeing joined by members of the Cabinet.

Monday 11 May 2009 Majuro - Rear Admiral Liu Chih-Pin and officers of the 2009 ROC naval ship squadron were accompanied by ROC Resident Ambassador Bruce Linghu during a courtesy call to President Litokwa Tomeing this morning.

President Tomeing, First Lady Arlin Tomeing, and government leaders joined former First Lady Lejla Emlain Kabua and close family members and friends, at the final resting place of Late Iroijlaplap President Amata Kabua at Bukien Lebo Weto to pay tribute

The Joint-Communiqué establishing formal diplomatic ties between the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Czech Republic was signed today in Majuro between RMI’s Foreign Minister John M. Silk and the Czech Republic’s top Diplomat in Manila

President Litokwa Tomeing and the new Minister in Assistance to the President (MIAP), the Honorable Ruben Zackhras called a special briefing session on Friday April 24, 2009. Present during the briefing were representatives from the 16 portfolios or offices and agencies under the office of the President.

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of TWO MILLION AND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS ($2,750,000.00)

April 21, 2009, Majuro – Today, at a presentation of credential ceremony at the Cabinet Conference Room at International Convention Center, Delap, Majuro, the French ambassador, Thierry Borja de Mozota presented his credential to President Litokwa Tomeing.

H.E. Ambassador Robert Gerard Brinks Kingdom of the Netherlands Ambassador-designate to the Republic of the Marshall Islands presented his Letters of Credence and Letters of Recall of his predecessor to President Tomeing. President Tomeing warmly accepted the Letters of Credence and Letters of Recall and congratulated the Ambassador on his new post.

April 6, 2009 Majuro - Spanish ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands, H.E. Luis Arias presented his credential signed by His Majesty Juan Carlos I, the King of Spain to President Litokwa Tomeing on Monday April 6, 2009.

Majuro, MH – Thursday April 02, 2009 The Sasakawa Peace Foundation in partnership with the United States Coast Guard is on a fact finding mission in the three Micronesian nations, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. The mission will be looking at the current status of the sea surveillance capacity in the Micronesian sea area.

Ambassador Bruce J.D. Linghu presented a check in the amount of US$2,750,000.00 to Hon. Jack Ading on March 13, 2009 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conference room. The amount is for the first quarter of the 2009 Annual Grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan). Hon. Christopher J. Loeak and other RMI officials were present to witness the donation ceremony.

Zeon Nam-jin Republic of South Korea Ambassador – designate to the Republic of the Marshall Islands presented his letter of credence to President Litokwa Tomeing on February 12, 2009.

Majuro, February 4, 2009 – The Marshall Islands joined for the first time today international observance of World Cancer Day.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is taking an active role in preventing the spread of influenza (flu) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The influenza vaccine was first administered to the MOH personnel as a cautionary measure to ensure those administering the vaccine will not contract the flu.

Majuro, Marshall Islands, January 7, 2009 - The Government of the Marshall Islands gladly received a goodwill donation of “Love from Taiwan” Rice from the Republic of China, Taiwan.

The 200 metric tons of rice (6,667 30kg bags in ten 20ft containers) was received by Foreign Minister Tony deBrum Tuesday, January 6 at a handover ceremony at the Delap Dock.

Majuro Marshall Islands, January 7, 2009 – The Ministry of Health this morning opened an oral health care workshop for more than 25 dental and health care personnel and special needs educators.

Majuro, Marshall Islands, January 5, 2009 – Parliament opened for the 30th Constitutional Regular Session this morning.

Addressing the occasion, His Excellency President Litokwa Tomeing reiterated his administrations promise of well being for the people of the Marshall Islands through its Armij Mokta (people first) policy.

Minister of Finance, the Honorable Jack Ading, accepted, on behalf of the government, a timely monetary assistance from the Republic of China (Taiwan) on December 31, 2008, during a brief ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The two-week of intensive learning how to cook and to keep the body and sugar level at an healthy rate provided especially to members of the Nitijela (Parliament) ended last week Friday, November 22, 2008.  At the same time, the two-week diabetes wellness program was to

President Tomeing officially opened the joint offices of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and invited UNIFEM and other agencies to join the offices as well.

Majuro, Marshall Islands (November 14, 2008) – H. E. President Litokwa Tomeing on November 14 declared the month of November as RMI National Diabetes Month.

Majuro, Marshall Islands (November 11, 2008) -Ambassador Christian Ludwig Weber Lortsch, the new representative of Federal Republic of Germany to the Marshall Islands, presented his credentials to President Litokwa Tomeing.

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS (US$720,000.00) to Kino Kabua,

Majuro, Marshall Islands (November 10, 2008)- European Union Ambassador Wiepke Van Der Goot presented his credentials to H.E. President Litokwa Tomeing as the new EU representative to the RMI.

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of THIRTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS (US$30,000.00) to Hon. Tony deBrum, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Hon. Jack Ading, Minister of Finance

United States Department of Energy (DOE) officials, led by Mr. Glen S. Podonsky, Energy Department’s Chief Health, Safety and Security Officer, and DOE's Medical and Logistical Support Program Team, met with President Litokwa Tomeing. The purpose of

The RMI-USP Joint Higher Education Program held its Open Day 2008 today at its Delap campus. Government Officials, Diplomatic Corp., students from various schools on Majuro, and community took part in celebrating the event. Every year this spectacular

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of TWO MILLION US DOLLARS (US$2,000,000.00) to Hon. Tony deBrum, Minister of Foreign affairs and Hon. Jack Ading, Minister of Finance at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 15, 2008 at 15:00 PM.

Japan’s new ambassador to the RMI presented his credentials to the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. President Tomeing and

As citizens and friends of the Republic of China, Taiwan, at home and around the world celebrate the Double Ten holiday this week, the people and Government of the

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) appreciates greatly that the Nitijela of the Republic of Marshall Islands has unanimously

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President Litokwa Tomeing concluded a busy week in New York with a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on September 25th, in which he called upon the UN to stage an urgent global “war” in addressing climate change

The delegation, consisting of Senator Kung, Senator Liao and Senator Chien of the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan, is a representative of Taiwan’s Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) whose goals are to promote the well being Taiwan’s indigenous peoples and to interact with relative Austronesian countries in the Pacific.

Government officials met on August 21st with members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and USAID for a briefing on the Transition of US disaster assistance management for the RMI from FEMA to USAID.

On the 14th of August, the Cabinet has approved and endorsed the recommendation from the national Disaster Committee to extend the State of "Economic" Emergency for additional 30 days.

Download copy of Proclamation and Orders for State of (Economic) Emergency.

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS (US$900,000.00) to Hon. Tony deBrum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Jack Ading, Minister of Finance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands at Long Islands Hotel on August 15, 2008. The said amount is a special grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the RMI Government for the restoration of Air Marshall Islands (AMI) flight services. The Ceremony was witnessed by staffs of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other RMI representatives.

At Long Islands Hotel on August 15, 2008, Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) awarded Marshallese recipients of this year’s Taiwan Scholarship for a period of five years (from 2008 to 2013). The Ceremony was witnessed by Hon. Tony deBrum, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Jack Ading, Minister of Finance, Hon. David Kramer, Minister of Justice, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Education and Scholarship Office of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

August 11, 2008 Majuro, MH - Col. Clarke, who recently took command of USAKA on July 31st, 2008 visited President Litokwa Tomeing. During his visit with President Tomeing Col. Clarke took the opportunity to discuss his mission and plans during the period of which he will be the Commander of USAKA. Col. Clarke has plans to visit Roi-Namur, and others as well as the people.

August 11, 2008 Majuro, MH - Nitijela, 29th Session, August 11, 2008. President Litokwa Tomeing delivered his statement addressing various issues such as State of Emergency Fuel Crisis, the USAKA Transformation, LUA,177-Agreement and so forth. Provided below, President Tomeing statement to Nitijela and the People of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The English version will be posted shortly.

Majuro, MH - The Hon. Mayor Jason Hu of Taichung City, Taiwan and delegation arrive today in the Marshall Islands. Hon. Mayor Jason Hu, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Marshall Islands 9 years ago.

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of FOUR MILLION ONE HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO US DOLLARS AND ELEVEN CENTS (US$4,149,522.11)

Col. Stevenson Reed Commander of USAKA/RTS briefed the president with information concerning the ongoing USAKA/RTS transformation activities on Kwajalein Atoll and the impacts these activities have on the RMI workforce and the US workforce.

Braving record-high summer temperatures in New York, RMI Minister of Health Ms. Amenta Matthew addressed the 192 member nations of the UN General Assembly during a High-level meeting on June 10th, with the honor of speaking for the region on behalf of the Pacific Small Island Developing States.

Washington, D.C. – Minister of Foreign Affairs Tony A. deBrum recently concluded his first official visit to the US capitol. Minister deBrum re-established contacts with key leaders in the US Government and pursued several major initiatives critical to RMI-US relations.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Tony deBrum and incoming United Nations Ambassador Phillip Muller signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding at the first Italy-

Majuro, MH Friday 06, 2008 – President Tomeing, and First lady, accompanied by Ambassador Ben Graham arrive safely to the Marshall Islands. President and delegation were greeted by Acting President Dennis Momotaro, Government Officials, and the Diplomatic Corps in the VIP lounge at the Amata International Airport.

The Minister in Assistance to the President, the Hon. Christopher J. Loeak returned to Majuro last Sunday after attending a three-day meeting of the Council of the University of the South Pacific in the Kingdom of Tonga.

President Tomeing and delegation are in the Republic of China (Taiwan) to attend the Inauguration of the 12th President H.E. Ma, Ying-jeou President of Republic China (Taiwan)

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (http://www.spf.org), a non-profit organization based in Japan, represented by Mr. Jiro Hanyu, Vice Chairman, Mr. LAU Sim Yee, Ph.D., Senior Project Advisor, and Ms. Reiko Hayakawa, Project Coordinator are here in the Republic of the Marshall Islands to engage in dialogue with RMI Officials, Ministries, Agencies,

Majuro, MH May 16, 2008- The 9th Micronesian Chief Executives Summit (MCES) brought together in Koror (Palau) leaders from the Republic of Palau (ROP), the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), the Territory of Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and its states of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae, from 23-25 April 2008. The purpose of the Summit was to reaffirm the commitments of the respective leaders on behalf of their people and governments, to re-

Madrid, Spain – On Tuesday May 6, 2008, the Honorable Jack J. Ading, RMI Minister of Finance, met with the President of the Asian Development Bank, Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda, during the 41st annual ADB meeting held in Madrid, Spain.

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SIX US DOLLARS AND FORTY-EIGHT CENTS (US$252,696.48) to Hon. Tony deBrum,

Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of TWO MILLION FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT US DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-NINE CENTS (US$2,481,728.89) to

Majuro, MH May 12, 2008 – Human Papillomavirus (HPV), most common sexually transmitted virus in which some types can cause cervical cancer in women and can also cause other kinds of cancer in both men and women. Other types of HPV can cause genital warts in both males and females.

Jeramon non aolep armij in Majol ilo ad kemem-e 29 yio in an Republic in ad mour im kien e kij make. Rainin, jej jab kemem-e wot Republic in ad, ak jej bareinwot kautiej im kamolol Anij Jemed Ilan kin ailin jidrik kein ad im manit eo ad, eo im ekar kien e mour kein ad ilo jokne im ainemon jen etto. Bar juon alen, jeramon non aolep im Anij en kojeramon Republic in ad.

Digicel Pacific Limited, a mobile telecommunications network based in the Caribbean’s, extended an invitation to the Office of the President, and the Ministry of Transportation and Communication to visit Samoa Digicel, one of their sites in the Pacific region. The site visit / fact finding mission, was a follow up to several meetings and presentations made by Digicel to the RMI Government that started in early 2007.

Ambassador at Large, Mr. Tom D. Kijner
Ambassador to the United Nations, Mr. Phillip H. Muller
Ambassador to Japan, Mr. Jiba B. Kabua
Ambassador to Washington D.C., Mr. Benjamin M. Graham

After a series of recent consultations with the US counterpart, we are pleased to announce that $2.3 million has been identified to provide immediate asistance towards the Ebeye Stabilization Project.

Majuro, MH April 11, 2008 – Prior to the Official Foundation Ceremony, the College of the Marshall Islands held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Classroom Block 2 followed by the dedication of the new Tolemour Building, Science and Nursing Building. The Tolemour Building is a two-

Majuro, Marshall Islands April 09, 2008- Acting President Christopher Loeak welcomed H.E. Ambassador Richard James Rudy to the Marshall Islands. H.E. Ambassador Richard James Rudy has presented his credentials, and this trip is more of a familiarization to meet with the new members of the

President Tomeing met with Congressman Eni F.H. Faleomavaega to discuss several issues on the 177 Program, USAKA transformation activities, and the Nuclear Tribunal Claims. Congressman Eni F.H. held panels with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 177 Health Care Program, Ministry of Health Services, Education, Four Atolls, and the Nuclear Claims Tribunal, etc to get first hand knowledge. Nuclear victims were invited to testify infront of the panel.

By virtue of the authority vested in the Office of the President, I, LITOKWA TOMEING, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, do hereby proclaim the period from March 31, 2008 through April 06, 2008 as a time of national mourning in observance of the death of


Honorable Kunio D. Lemari

WASHINGTON, DC – On March 26, 2008, a group of high school students from the Marshall Islands visited the RMI Embassy to the United States as part of this year’s annual week-long “Close-up Program”. Twenty students, accompanied by two teachers from the Marshall Islands High School and the Kwajalein Atoll High School, had been in Washington the past week, and have been taking part in various educational activities.

Majuro, March 14, 2008 – The Republic of the Marshall Islands Government has established an Action Planning Committee (APC) to review and monitor the effects and impacts of the transformation activities on Kwajalein as they unfold. The Action Planning Committee will be responsible for coordinating all information relating to the effect of USAKA transformation activities and their impact on Marshallese employees, examining and monitoring the effect of USAKA transformation activities on the RMI workforce, assessing all viable options for mitigation and ameliorations, establishing priorities in regard to effective intervention strategies, and providing reports of recommendation to the President and Cabinet no later than April 30, 2008.

Majuro, March 12, 2008- The Board of the Directors of the Marshall Islands Postal Service Authority is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Heran Bellu as the new Postmaster General of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Mr. Bellu brings to the Authority many years of experience in management, professionalism, computer technology, customer service, accounting and the implementation of Anti Money Laundering (AML) procedures.

Majuro, March 11, 2008 – The Republic of the Marshall Islands Government has established an Action Planning Committee (APC) to review and monitor the effects and impacts of the transformation activities on Kwajalein as they unfold. The Action Planning Committee will be responsible for coordinating all information relating to the effect of USAKA transformation activities and their impact on Marshallese employees, examining and monitoring the effect of USAKA transformation activities on the RMI workforce, assessing all viable options for mitigation and ameliorations, establishing priorities in regard to effective intervention strategies, and providing reports of recommendation to the President and Cabinet no later than April 30, 2008.

Majuro, MH March 6, 2008 Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan)- Ambassador Bruce J. D. Linghu of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a check in the amount of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND US Dollars (US$1,500,000.00) to Honorable Tony deBrum, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Honorable Jack Ading, Minister of Finance at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 6th, 2008.

Majuro, (March 3, 2008). Barely 50 days have passed since the new government settled into its first term of office when it was given notice by the United States of a USAKA Transformation scheme which will have direct and immediate adverse impact on Marshallese employees in Kwajalein Atoll. In his briefing of the President and Cabinet last Thursday, the USAKA/RTS Commander, Col. Stevenson Reed, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to RMI, Clyde Bishop, laid out the details of the scheme and the impact of what he called ‘transformation activities” of USAKA.

Majuro, MH February 18, 2008 The Marshall Islands Retiree Association held a Groundbreaking Ceremony on February 15, 2008, to break grounds for a new office complex. The new office will be located behind the Alele Museum and adjacent the Court House. The Mashall Islands Retiree Association Office is funded by the Government of Japan.

Majuro, MH February 26, 2008 – President Litokwa Tomeing and Minister-in-Assistance presented a check in support of the Marshall Islands Rugby Club (MIRC). The Marshall Islands Rugby Club will leave for Guam this week to compete in the True GRIT Guam Rugby Invitational Tournament held March 1st and 2nd. Last year the rugby club came in second and this year the rugby club is going all the way for first place.

Majuro, MH February 13, 2008 – President Litokwa Tomeing departed Saturday February 9, 2008 to attend the Kwajalein Liberation Day. The residents of Ebeye welcomed and greeted President Litokwa Tomeing and delegation on their second trip to Kwajalein with leis provided by Leroij Seagull James-Kabua, and music by the students from Kwajalein.

Majuro, MH February 05, 2008- President Litokwa Tomeing appointed Mr. Filimon M. Manoni as the Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the 2007 General Election. Members of the Commission are as follows; Chairman Filimon M. Manoni, Reverend Enja Enos, Jack Niedenthal, Maria Fowler, and William Gordon.

Majuro, January 29, 2008--------- President Litokwa Tomeing today welcomed Taiwan’s Vice President Annette Lu to the Republic of the Marshall Islands stating that the presence of the vice president illustrated to the Marshallese people, and the World, the value which Taiwan attaches to the close and friendly relationship.

Majuro, MH January 14, 2007-The Republic of the Marshall Islands 29th Constitutional Regular Session reconvened with a packed audience on Monday morning. President-elect Litokwa Tomeing and the 10-member Cabinet were sworn into office by the Honorable Carl Ingram, Chief Justice of the High Court. President Tomeing, the nation’s 4th President, gave a moving speech on the state of the Republic, highlighting some major issues confronting the new admininstration.

January 10, 2008 Majuro, MH-The United People’s Party and Aelon Kein Ad defeated the 2 term ruling party United Democratic Party on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. The newly elected are H.E. President Litokwa Tomeing, Honorable Speaker Jurelang Zedkaia, and Honorable Vice Speaker Alik Alik. The results of the Monday election are as follows for: Speaker: Honorable Speaker Jurelang Zedkaia 18 votes; Senator Alvin Jacklick 15 votes Vice Speaker: Honorable Vice Speaker Alik Alik 17 votes; Senator Kaiboke Kabua 16 votes President: H.E. President Litokwa Tomeing 18 votes; Former President Kessai H. Note 15 votes