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Despite the weeklong inventory that the library undertook last month, there are still many more books unaccounted for. In an attempt to ease the problem, the library will be holding a “Book Give Away” every Friday until every offered book is sold. The library will be selling outdated and other book…

Although Sayed-Khaiyum could not reveal any other information about the businesses, he said there have been a number of casino entrepreneurs that have shown their interest. “We will provide more information on the issue in due time,” Sayed-Khaiyum added. Late last year, the government tendered an E…

Marshall Islands Fisheries Minister Mattlan Zackhras said a “paradigm shift” has taken place in the tuna industry as islands are demanding a greater share of the fishing pie requiring the treaty to be “updated to take into account the many changes that have occurred” over the past several years. U.…

• Justin Yilubwag, representing Kanifay municipality, and • Cyril Yinnifel, representing Dalipebinaw municipality. Chief Tharngan directed the state leadership and the general public to the two new council members for any matters involving their respective Municipalities. The other members of the c…

Ambassador Banny deBrum died Thursday in Honolulu at age 54 after an extended illness. “Ambassador deBrum was one of the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ most dedicated public servants,” said Foreign Minister John Silk Friday. “He was one of a kind, a true statesman, and that makes his passing all…

The U.S.-Pacific fisheries treaty expires in 2013, and will be the focus of discussions between the Forum Fisheries Agency and the U.S. State Department from Monday to Wednesday next week in Majuro. The treaty has been in place since the late 1980s and allows up to 40 U.S.-flagged purse seiners acc…

The certified winning candidates for the four-year and two-year seats in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia are, from each respective, states: CHUUK Manny Mori (Incumbent), four-year at-large; Florencio (Singkoro) Harper, two-year ED.1 – Mortlocks region; Roger S. Mori (Incumbent), …

United and Continental will provide a one-time mileage bonus to members of Mileage Plus and OnePass who contribute to American Red Cross. Members who give a minimum of $50 will receive 250 bonus miles and those who contribute $100 or more will be rewarded with 500 bonus miles. United Continental Ho…

Susaia was among 1,800 women which included national, provincial and municipal leaders, diplomats, United Nations representatives, foreign experts, and other overseas guests including the first lady of Sri Lanka,  Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who took part in the celebration of the 100th International Woma…

The hotel will open after a seven-month delay with initial plans to have a soft opening last year in August. SSS Manhao Hotel Manager Rohit Kant said a 30-member contingent will arrive from China for the official opening. Kant said stage one of the $20 million development will be completed by the e…