Brenda voted in as new President of Chamber
The Marshall Islands Chamber of Commerce elected a women-dominated board of directors at its annual elections meeting Tuesday at the Marshall Islands Resort. MIVA General Manager Brenda Alik-Maddison (pictured) was elected President of the business organization… See more
US helps climate action
Ambassador Martha Campbell presented a check for $28,492.29 to Chief Secretary Casten Nemra (pictured) as the first installment of a $100,000 grant to fund a two-year Senior Climate Change Advisor position within the RMI government. The newly-created position is part of a broader effort by the United States to help Pacific island nations adapt to climate change. In addition to the Senior Climate Change Advisor position in the RMI, the United States is providing $21 million over the next two years to the Pacific region to support activities associated with adapting to climate change. The $100,000 grant, provided through the Department of State’s Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, will fully fund the senior technical advisor position for two years. Last month, the RMI selected Steve Why for the position, and he began working in the position on January 10.
US sweetens offer to fish
After telling Pacific island fisheries negotiators last November that their demands for higher fees were “not realistic”, the US government in January increased its offer of fishing fees from $45 million to $54 million and then to $58 million a year. Pacific island negotiators — representing all of the Forum Fisheries Agency members, including the RMI — last month rejected the US pitch as still too low… See more
Loeak to meet with Hawaii Governor
President Christopher Loeak (pictured) and First Lady Lieom Anono Loeak were to depart to Hawaii Wednesday night, with a return expected on Tuesday next week. Accompanying Loeak will be Minister in Assistance Tony deBrum and RMI staff. The delegation expects to meet with Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie as an initial contact to open discussions about issues concerning Marshall Islanders living in Hawaii.
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This RMI government vehicle (right) was parked and locked blocking the road to the Ministry of Education next to the Women’s Training Center in Delap last Saturday. After seeing it, this gang of strong guys tried to pick it up to move it out of the way, but it turned out to be too heavy for them. It remained in place until later in the day when someone returned, moved it to the fence by the training center, and again parked and locked it. From left, below: Jeffery Rison, Linton Baso, Winton Boon, Alson Kelen and Mentil Laik.
Photo: Giff Johnson. |
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