Month: May 2013

Pohnpei Completes Major Renovation Of Hospital – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=308] By Rolynda Jonathan A planned $1.2 million dollar renovation on the Pohnpei State Hospital has been completed with major work done. 22 soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 6th Engineering Battalion and 30 Pohnpeian construction workers completed the renovation in early April 2013. The workers along with the U.S. soldiers replaced the old roof …

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Marshall Islands Calls For Improved Relevance Of The Pacific Plan – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=306] By Rolynda Jonathan The Republic of the Marshall Islands is calling for improved relevance of the Pacific Plan for Smaller Island States. Marshall Islands officials made the call during the recent consultation meeting with members of the Pacific Plan Review Team. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Kino Kabua called for more focus on education, …

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Aid To Relieve Drought Stricken Areas In The Marshalls – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=304] By Rolynda Jonathan Local and international agencies are rushing to provide aid to drought stricken remote islands in the Marshalls following a rapid assessment of the impacts. Thousands of residents in northern islands have been forced to ration water as most have run out of drinking water with ground well water unsafe to …

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Palau’s Arts And Culture Director Dismissed – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=303] By Rolynda Jonathan Palau’s Arts and Culture Director Dwight Alexander has been dismissed from duty for alleged mismanagement and inexcusable neglect of duty. A four-page letter addressed to Alexander, here outlines his alleged mismanagement of the national parks services projects. Alexander who received the termination letter on April 30th told OTV that he …

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Marshall Islands Gets Aid From Australia – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=295] By Rolynda Jonathan The Marshall Islands have sought international assistance as the country’s northern parts continue to experience severe drought conditions. The Australian Government announced that it would be providing $100, dosage 000 US dollars for emergency supply of desalination units. The units, which are similar to reserve osmosis machines, can produce drinkable …

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MEC Face Challenges In Campaign To Address Illegal Power Use – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=301] By Rolynda Jonathan An aggressive campaign to address illegal power hook up in the Marshall Islands has sparked negative feedbacks from the community. Since enforcing its new campaign in February, view the Marshalls Energy Company (MEC) has received death threats from disconnected customers. MEC’s General Manager David Paul says, ailment “Quite a few …

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New Agreement To Help The Pacific Achieve Renewable Energy Targets – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=300] By Rolynda Jonathan A new $2 million dollar agreement signed at the Pacific Regional SIDS DOCK meeting in Fiji, dosage is set to help Pacific Island countries achieve renewable energy targets. Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Director General David Sheppard who signed the agreement says, unhealthy “the Pacific contributes only …

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Palau's Salary Reduction Bill Passed In The OEK – VIDEO

[hdvideo id=299] By Rolynda Jonathan The Olbiil Era Kelulau, pilule Palau’s legislative body has passed a bill proposing to reduce the salaries of the government’s top officials. On May 3rd, information pills the Senate approved the bill, which proposes to amend the Uniform Compensation Act to reduce salaries of the Senators and Delegates. Although approved …

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