Front pages from 1983, 1992 and 2012.
Journal 7/29/1983
P11 Another French nuclear test
The Australian government has lodged a strong protest with the French government following another nuclear test at Moruroa Atoll.The explosion was the third tis year and the 55th since underground testing began at the atoll in 1975.
P12 Kojela (Translated from Marshallese)
This is the listing for pastors assigned to the outer islands for the term of 1983-1985: Ebon Rev. Abata Jokeadrik; Namdrik Rev. Benje Iseah; Kili Rev. Harry Rakin; Jaluit Rev. Tarbo Mea; Ailinglaplap Rev. Hiram Langidrik; Jebat Rev. Stephen Latrik; Namo Rev. Kanki Amlej, Ellip Rev. Naptali.
P12 AMI makes second flight
Air Marshall Island has made its second international from Majuro to Funafuti, Tuvalu with a stop in Tarawa, Kiribati. Nauru Phosphate Company chartered the plane to replace laborers at Funafuti.
Journal 7/31/1992
P1 AMI Hono. Service gets a new lease
Air Marshall Islands will be continuing its Honolulu DC-8 service with a new operating agreement with an Arrow Air jet, according to AMI’s commercial director acting GM David Tejada.
P1 Weed growing legal and profitable
A series of talks, slide shows and demonstrations on seaweed growing last week has sparked enough interest among the Cabinet, outer islands mayors, and government agency heads to push the initiation of the project in the Marshall Islands, said the head of the Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority Danny Wase.
P6 What it means
One of our staff was taking a photo of the rolls of cable in front of Marshalls Broadcasting Co. On the side of the cable were the initials UMDA and our staff member’s son asked, “What does UMDA mean?” “United Micronesian Development Associates,” came the reply. “OK,” said the son, “And I know what MBC means.” “What’s MBC mean?” Said the father suspiciously. “Oh, it means ‘Mon Bwera and Clora.’”
P17 Peace Corps evaluates RMI role
Peace Corps has launched a review of its program in the Marshall Islands that could affect the future of the more than 25-year-old program. Marshalls Peace Corps Director Keekee Minor said she’s seen dissatisfaction among volunteers over their assignments in part because they feel they are not well utilized. Half of the current group were early terminations, meaning they left before their two-year contract was completed.
Journal 8/3/2012
P1 First Ladies in London
First Lady Michelle Obama joined First Lady Lieom Anono Loeak at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday in London.
