Army Corps of Engineer MOU Contract – 4-18-2022
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Read More»For Immediate Release January 25, 2021 The United States Provides over $2 million in support Women’s Empowerment across the Freely Associated States. Majuro, Marshall Islands – The United States awarded a grant of $2,050,500 to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Micronesia for implementing projects designed to address women’s and girl’s issues …
Read More»July 4 is the day that Americans around the world celebrate our independence. Every year we have a chance to reflect on what it means to be an independent country, but this year has shown how important it is to be able to make independent decisions for the health and safety of our own citizens. …
Read More»Ambassador Karen B. Stewart is pleased to announce The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grant (AFCP) for 2020. This is an annual competition which supports projects in the categories of Cultural sites; Objects and collections of objects from a museum, site, archive, or similar institution; and forms of cultural expressions. Small Grants may range between …
Read More»Hello, everyone. My name is Karen Stewart and I am the American Ambassador to the Marshall Islands. Today, Americans are celebrating 243 years of the independence of our country. This year the Marshall Islands also celebrates forty years of its own constitution as an independent nation. Together we celebrate our commitment to liberty, democracy, and …
Read More»Thank you, MC. Madame President, First Gentleman, Speaker Kedi, Ministers, Senators, Iroij and religious leaders, Justices, members of the Diplomatic Corps, friends of the U.S. Embassy and fellow Americans, welcome. A special warm welcome to our guests from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry and Coast Guard District 14. This new Cutter based …
Read More»Ambassador Stewart opened the USAID-funded Climate Ready Project Management Course that was held at Majuro’s USP campus. The course was attended by a cross-section of government officials, NGOs, and private sector leaders. This is the fourth training course organized by USAID, through its Ready Project, in partnership with the University of the South Pacific’s Pacific …
Read More»Ambassador Stewart traveled last week to Saipan, which hosted the three-day 23rd Micronesian Islands Forum. RMI President Hilda Heine spoke at the event. Also in attendance were President Peter Christian of FSM, Palau’s President Tommy Remengesau, Guam Governor Eddie Calvo, and Northern Marianas Governor Ralph Torres. Department of Interior Assistant Secretary Doug Domenech also participated …
Read More»On March 20, 28 students from Kwajalein Atoll High School met with Ambassador Stewart, A/DCM Whiting. The students learned about the U.S.-RMI bilateral relationship and about working in an Embassy. They also met with Pranson Eliou, from EducationUSA, about the services EducationUSA provides
Read More»As former Acting Assistant Secretary for the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, International Human Rights Day holds special significance for me. I was pleased to see the various activities in the Marshall Islands during the 16 Days of Activism, some of which I participated in personally, and which the Embassy …
Read More»Meet Karen Stewart, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Ambassador Stewart looks forward to partnering with the people of the Marshall Islands to fight climate change, improve education and opportunities for young Marshallese, and stimulate economic growth.
Read More»U.S. Ambassador Thomas H. Armbruster’s closing remarks I want to begin by thanking everyone who is present and everyone who participated in this incredibly important Training of Trainers for Service Providers on Human Trafficking Workshop. I would especially like to thank the State Department’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, and the International …
Read More»US-RMI Relationship The bottom line, for me, is I remain an optimist about the future of the RMI. Before going into the challenges, we should note that this is a region at peace, where democracy functions, and where we can concentrate on health, education and economic development, rather than insecurity from terrorism and regional conflict. …
Read More»Thank you. It’s an honor and privilege to be with you here today. Today we recognize Marshallese Traditional Leaders, Senators Ricklon and Kabua, the Sam Family, Mr. Lanny Kabua, Acting Mayor Card Subille, COL Sadler and Monica, and all those serving and their families. Command SGT Maj and Mrs Gooden, Michael Woundi of the American …
Read More»The Embassy knows this is a special day. We also know words can only convey so much. We’ve always tried to honor the day in some way. Two years ago, we provided historical photos of the Nuclear Tests to the Nuclear Institute at the College of the Marshall Islands. Last year, U.S Secretary for. Arms …
Read More»Iokwe! “Wa kuk wa jimor.” I know that is sometimes translated as “We’re all in the same boat,” but if I understand my Marshallese teachers correctly, it is more like we are all responsible for this boat. We are not passively riding along together, we are making sure the boat is sea worthy, traveling the …
Read More»At the VFW Hall last night, we saw photos of Mr. Sonner and Mr. Sousa from the 1940’s. Burl Sousa’s son, Bob, said, “that’s when they thought they were ten feet tall and bulletproof. Well, Mr. Sonner and Mr. Sousa, we think you are still ten feet tall and bulletproof! We’ve read the books and …
Read More»In Honoring the Veteran, We 1stPay Tribute To The Fallen. Hon. Thomas H. Armbruster, U.S. Ambassador of the Republic of the Marshall Islands We remember the five Medal of Honor Recipients of the Kwajalein, Roi Namor, and Eniwetok battles. We remember the Marshall Islands hero Sgt. Solomon T. Sam, of the 84thEngineer Battalion who died …
Read More»Iokwe! PRESIDENT LOEAK, COMMODORE LOVELY, COMMANDER HARRIS, THANK YOU FOR THIS EVENT. FRIENDS… PRESIDENT OBAMA’S FOURTH OF JULY MESSAGE TO ALL DIPLOMATIC POSTS READS IN PART: “ON INDEPENDENCE DAY, WE CELEBRATE A SMALL AUDACIOUS GROUP OF PATRIOTS WHO, IN SIGNING A DECLARATION, IGNITED A REVOLUTION AND MADE US FREE. BELIEVING IN A DEMOCRACY THEY HAD …
Read More»Yokwe. Mr. President, Ministers, Senators, traditional and religious leaders, local government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished citizens of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap and Utrik, and honored guests – thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. Fifty-nine years ago, the United States conducted tests of nuclear weapons, critical for global safety and …
Read More»Iokwe! Today we mark the 69th Kwajalein Commemoration Day. Looking at this young and beautiful audience, I can’t see anyone who could possibly be 69 years old, but if so, we pay special tribute to you. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to pay tribute and honor the memory of who fought here, and …
Read More»MR. ZAMPERINI, AS THIS IS BEING VIDEOTAPED, I’M HAPPY TO REPORT TO YOU THAT THERE IS A GREAT CROWD OF AMERICAN PATRIOTS AND VERY DISTINGUISHED MARSHALLESE VISITORS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ALL VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS DEDICATION. MR. PRESIDENT, MINISTERS, GENERAL FORMICA, COL. BOEHME, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE’RE HERE TO CELEBRATE AN AMERICAN HERO. LOUIS …
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