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rmigovernment.org moving to a new site - 02-02-2012
February 02, 2012
-- 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. [read
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Induction Seminar Aimed at Strengthening Nitijela - 01-31-2012
January 31, 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. [read
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President Christopher Loeak’s Inaugural Address - 01-17-2012
January 17, 2012
-- 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. [read
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Cabinet Members Take Oath of Office - 01-10-2012
January 10, 2012
-- 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 [read
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Nitijela Elects New RMI Leadership - 01-03-2012
January 03, 2012
-- 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. [read
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President Zedkaia at the 16th Micronesian Chief Executives Summit (MCES) in the State of Kosrae, FSM - 12-13-2011
December 13, 2011
-- 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. [read
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17 New MOH Posts Approved by Cabinet - 12-09-2011
December 09, 2011
-- 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, [read
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Jefferson Bobo: A New Civil Engineer at PMU - 12-06-2011
December 06, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Kojela jen Electoral Office eo - 12-01-2011
December 01, 2011
-- 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 [read
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Office of the Auditor-General - 11-28-2011
November 28, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Dengue Task Force Updates - 11-25-2011
November 25, 2011
-- 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. [read
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President’s Day 2011 - 11-17-2011
November 17, 2011
-- 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. [read
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RMI-Australia Partnership for Development - 11-14-2011
November 14, 2011
-- 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. [read
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President Celebrates Opening of Marshallese Outreach Clinic - 11-12-2011
November 12, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Outer Islands Communication Project - 10-26-2011
October 26, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Surgeons Coming to Majuro as volunteer doctors - 10-24-2011
October 24, 2011
-- 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
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Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Laura Dock - 10-24-2011
October 24, 2011
-- 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 [read
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100th National Day of Republic of China (Taiwan) - 10-10-2011
October 10, 2011
-- 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. [read
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The second Taiwan Medical Mobile Mission in 2011 - 09-27-2011
September 27, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Intensive Training Workshop on Horticulture for Women in the Marshall Islands - 09-27-2011
September 27, 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. [read
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Ambassador Charles Rudolph Paul presents his Credentials to U.S. President - 09-14-2011
September 14, 2011
-- 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. [read
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President Zedkaia meets with National Youth Congress - 07-25-2011
July 25, 2011
-- 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. [read
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ACTING PRESIDENT OPENS 11TH ANNUAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - 07-20-2011
July 20, 2011
-- 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. [read
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President Zedkaia’s Official Visit to Taipei - 06-17-2011
June 17, 2011
-- 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 [read
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Kwajalein Land Use Agreement Reached - 05-10-2011
May 10, 2011
-- 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. [read
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University of South Pacific Ebeye Literacy Program - 05-10-2011
May 10, 2011
-- 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. [read
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RMI 2011 Census - 04-04-2011
April 04, 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 [read
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Tax and trade benefits in the original Compact - 03-07-2011
March 07, 2011
-- 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.
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Nuclear Victims and Survivors Remembrance Day - 03-01-2011
March 01, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Marshall Islands Workshop on Ratification and Implementation of the - 02-17-2011
February 17, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Kwajalein Memorial Day - 02-09-2011
February 09, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Marshall Islands Four Atoll Health Care Program Receives Continued Support - 01-26-2011
January 26, 2011
-- 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. [read
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Presentation of Credentials - 11-26-2010
November 26, 2010
-- 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, [read
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Tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 10) - 11-10-2010
November 10, 2010
-- 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). [read
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Ambassadorial Consultation Program - 10-19-2010
October 19, 2010
-- 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. [read
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JASA Corporation courtesy with President Zedkaia - 09-01-2010
September 01, 2010
-- 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. [read
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Once Upon a Child - 07-28-2010
July 28, 2010
-- An outreach project established by First Lady Hannah Jurelang Zedkaia at the hospital maternity ward on Majuro, Ebeye and all outer islands health clinics. [read
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10th Micronesian President Summit - 07-27-2010
July 27, 2010
-- 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 [read
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National Youth Week - 07-26-2010
July 26, 2010
-- 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 [read
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RMI Comprehensive Adjustment Program Advisory Group -- Final Report - 07-08-2010
July 08, 2010
-- 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.
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Public Consultation Program Summary Report -- Final - 07-08-2010
July 08, 2010
-- 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 [read
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Diplomatic Relations - 06-10-2010
June 10, 2010
-- 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 [read
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The Nature Conservancy Protecting nature. Preserving life. - 06-10-2010
June 10, 2010
-- 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 [read
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President Zedkaia meets Secretary of State Hillary Clinton - 05-14-2010
May 14, 2010
-- 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. [read
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President Zedkaia to Washington D.C. - 05-10-2010
May 10, 2010
-- 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 [read
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Youth Congress in Action - 03-30-2010
March 30, 2010
-- (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), [read
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1st Quarter of 2010 Republic of China (Taiwan) Annual Grant - 02-25-2010
February 25, 2010
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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 [read
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Admiral Walsh visits Majuro - 02-04-2010
February 04, 2010
-- 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 [read
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Universal Periodic Review - 01-26-2010
January 26, 2010
-- 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. [read
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Project for the Introduction of Clean Energy by Solar Electricity Generation System - 12-16-2009
December 16, 2009
-- 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. [read
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President to attend high level meetings on Climate Change in Denmark - 12-11-2009
December 11, 2009
-- 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 [read
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President Zedkaia meets with Marshallese community in Honolulu - 11-16-2009
November 16, 2009
-- 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 [read
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5th President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands - 11-04-2009
November 04, 2009
-- 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.
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Executive Order NO. 2009-02 - 10-27-2009
October 27, 2009
-- 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, [read
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40th Pacific Islands Forum - 08-01-2009
August 01, 2009
-- 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, [read
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U.S. Charge d’ Affairs - 06-19-2009
June 19, 2009
-- 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’ [read
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E-Governemnt Project-ROC(Taiwan) and RMI - 06-08-2009
June 08, 2009
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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 [read
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Ministry of Education: Employment Announcement - 05-28-2009
May 28, 2009
-- 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. [read
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30th Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands - 05-01-2009
May 01, 2009
-- 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 [read
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France Ambassador presents Letter of Credence - 04-21-2009
April 21, 2009
-- 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. [read
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PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIAL: Spain and RMI Ties - 04-06-2009
April 06, 2009
-- 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. [read
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Marine Surveillance and Law Enforcement around the Three Micronesian Nations - 04-02-2009
April 02, 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.
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ROC (Taiwan) 1st quarter of 2009 Annual Grant - 03-13-2009
March 13, 2009
-- 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. [read
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RMI Observes World Cancer Day - 02-04-2009
February 04, 2009
-- Majuro, February 4, 2009 – The Marshall Islands joined for the first time today international observance of World Cancer Day. [read
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Ministry of Health fights Influenza - 01-10-2009
January 10, 2009
-- 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. [read
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RMI receives gift of ‘Love from Taiwan’ Rice - 01-07-2009
January 07, 2009
-- 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. [read
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Nitijela Opens 30th Constitutional Regular Session - 01-05-2009
January 05, 2009
-- 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. [read
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Ministry of Health - Health is a Shared Responsibility - 12-04-2008
December 04, 2008
-- 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 [read
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ROC (Taiwan) Annual Grants - 11-10-2008
November 10, 2008
-- 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, [read
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United States Department of Energy (DOE) - 10-22-2008
October 22, 2008
-- 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 [read
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RMI-USP Open Day 2008 - 10-17-2008
October 17, 2008
-- 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 [read
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ROC (Taiwan) Annual Grants - 10-15-2008
October 15, 2008
-- 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. [read
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Special grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the RMI Government for the restoration of Air Marshall Islands (AMI) flight services. - 08-19-2008
August 19, 2008
-- 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. [read
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VISIT OF COL. CLARKE, USAKA COMMANDER, KWAJALEIN ATOLL - 08-12-2008
August 12, 2008
-- 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.
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Nitijela 29th Session August 11, 2008 - 08-11-2008
August 11, 2008
-- 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. [read
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Mayor of Taichung City visits Marshall Islands - 07-30-2008
July 30, 2008
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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. [read
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ROC (Taiwan) Annual Grants - 07-17-2008
July 17, 2008
-- 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) [read
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USAKA Briefing on Transformation - 07-17-2008
July 17, 2008
-- 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. [read
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President Tomeing and Delegation return to the Marshall Islands. - 06-06-2008
June 06, 2008
-- 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. [read
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The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) - 05-19-2008
May 19, 2008
-- 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, [read
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9th Micronesia Chief Executives’ Summit - 05-16-2008
May 16, 2008
-- 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- [read
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MINISTER ADING LEADS RMI DELEGATION TO 41ST ANNUAL ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, MADRID, SPAIN - 05-15-2008
May 15, 2008
-- 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. [read
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ROC (Taiwan) 2007 Annual Grants - 05-15-2008
May 15, 2008
-- 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, [read
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ROC (Taiwan) 2008 Annual Grants - 05-15-2008
May 15, 2008
-- 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 [read
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May Day 2008: President Tomeing's Message - 05-01-2008
May 01, 2008
-- 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. [read
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RMI Delegation Visit to Samoa - 04-20-2008
April 20, 2008
-- 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. [read
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Congratulations to the new Ambassadors - 04-18-2008
April 18, 2008
-- 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
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DOI assist with Ebeye Stabilization Project - 04-17-2008
April 17, 2008
-- 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. [read
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CMI Groundbreaking, Dedication, and 15th Foundation Day - 04-11-2008
April 11, 2008
-- 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- [read
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Visit of U.S. Congressman Eni F. H. Faleomavaega to the Marshall Islands - 03-31-2008
March 31, 2008
-- 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. [read
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Executive Order NO. 2008-01 - 03-31-2008
March 31, 2008
-- 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
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Close Up 2008 - 03-28-2008
March 28, 2008
-- 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. [read
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands Government shows concern over the USAKA Transformation scheme. - 03-18-2008
March 18, 2008
-- 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.
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Postmaster General of the Republic of the Marshall Islands - 03-12-2008
March 12, 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. [read
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands Government shows concern over the USAKA Transformation scheme. - 03-11-2008
March 11, 2008
-- 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.
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Republic of China (Taiwan) Annual Grants - 03-06-2008
March 06, 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.
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RMI Government dismayed by abrupt USAKA Reduction in Force - 03-04-2008
March 04, 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. [read
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Groundbreaking Ceremony: New office for Marshall Islands Retiree Association. - 02-26-2008
February 26, 2008
-- 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.
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Marshall Islands Rugby Club - 02-26-2008
February 26, 2008
-- 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.
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President Litokwa attended the Kwajalein Liberation Day - 02-14-2008
February 14, 2008
-- 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. [read
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29th Constitutional Regular Session Inauguration of President and Cabinet Members - 01-18-2008
January 18, 2008
-- 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.
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The United People’s Party and Aelon Kein Ad formed Government - 01-10-2008
January 10, 2008
-- 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
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RMI Online Launched - 10-09-2006
October 09, 2006
-- Majuro Monday October 9, 2006—Marshall Islands President Kessai H. Note announced the Government’s new website, www.rmigovernment.org, to the Nitijela and public Monday morning during the regular Nitijela session. [read
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