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MARSHALLESE FILM EXPLORES YOKWE SPIRIT
Yokwe Bartowe is the story of a young girl named Lijiamao who is kidnapped by an evil demon bird. The ancient Marshallese legend of the 'kwolej' bird dictates that its main mission in life is to create sorrow and misfortune in the world.
The new Marshall Islands' film exploring the Yokwe spirit of the Marshallese culture and people opens at K & K Theaters in Majuro on January 29.
Yokwe Bartowe, a full-length feature in Marshallese with English sub-titles, is the second for fledgling Microwave Films. It was shot on location in Majuro Atoll and Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, and in Springdale, Arkansas.
Lyel Tarkwon and Martha Horiiuchi, students at the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) in real life and in the movie, play the lead characters of Bartowe and his girlfriend. Netha Gideon returns from her role in Ña Noniep and stars as Lijimu the Sorceress, and Nica Wase stars as Madam Kwolej, the human form of the evil kwolej bird. Headlining also are Jefferson Paulis and Billma Melson as Lijiamao, Bartowe's kidnapped little sister.
These and other volunteer actors are from local organizations, including the College of the Marshall Islands, the Majuro Cooperative School, and the Women's Athletic Club (WAC).
The film was directed and produced by Jack Niedenthal and Suzanne Chutaro, with original screenplay by Niedenthal.
The film is expected to run for two weeks, and the DVD release may be in early March.
All proceeds from Yokwe Bartowe will go the Majuro Cooperative School.
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NEW AUDIO! Nitijela 31st Constitutional Regular Session 2010 PART 1
Opening Ceremony - Monday, January 04thSitting Day; 2, Tuesday, January 05thSitting Day 5 - Monday, January 11thSitting Day 6 - Tuesday, January 12thSitting Day 8, Thursday, January 14thSitting Day 10 - Monday, January 18thSitting Day 11 - Tuesday, January 19thSitting Day 12, Wednesday, January 20th |
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 Pacific Island Nations Gather to Review Development Goals
Top officials from 14 small island developing nations in the Pacific Ocean are gathering in Vanuatu today for a United Nations-backed meeting to review strides made in sustainable development. The countries will assess progress made in implementing the Mauritius Strategy, which was adopted by 125 nations in 2005 and is the only global blueprint addressing the unique development challenges of small island developing States.
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 RMI Supports Copenhagen Accord on Climate Change But Demands A Legal Treaty
RMI has conveyed its political support for the Copenhagen Accord, the rushed and controversial political agreement offered at last December’s global climate negotiations in Denmark.
But RMI, which faces the risk of losing its statehood to rising seas, also linked its support to a demand for progress this year towards the adoption of a legally-binding treaty of sufficient ambition to ensure the survival of the most vulnerable nations.
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 MIBF Looks to Recruit Marshallese Female Basketball Players Living in US
The Marshall Islands Basketball Federation is seeking expressions of interest from female basketball players living in the US to play for the RMI women's team that will compete in the Micronesian Games in Palau, August 1-10, 2010. The number of Marshallese women players to be recruited from the US will depend on the locally available talent that is identified through Micro Games tryouts that began in Majuro on February 2 and funding availability. MIBF anticipates needing at least three off-island players for the team.
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 Marshall Islands' Secured Transactions Act Will Improve Access to Finance, Says ADB
The Secured Transactions Act effective now in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), will make it easier for people to access business and consumer loans, using personal property as collateral. Under the Act, individuals using personal property as collateral to secure loans, register details of the transaction with the new Secured Transactions Registry. The Registry, located at the Land Registration Authority office is available online and may be electronically searched. ADB has supported RMI since 2005, to help establish the Registry which was prepared following local consultations.
“The Secured Transactions Act will make it easier for people to secure loans to start or grow a business, using personal property such as boats, or farm equipment,” said Mattlan Zackhras, Minister of Resources and Development (MRD) of the RMI Government.
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Marshall Islands Seeks to Boost Renewable Energy Funding
The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is considering membership in a new international agency dedicated to helping governments accelerate renewable energy projects.
RMI UN Ambassador Phillip Muller traveled to the United Arab Emerites for a January 17th meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Based on the meeting, the government is now examining the possibility of joining the agency, which may open doors for funding of additional renewable energy projects.
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Microwave Films Releases Second Marshallese Folklore Feature with Modern Focus
A new Marshall Islands' film exploring the Yokwe spirit of the Marshallese culture and people opens at K & K Theaters in Majuro on January 29.
Yokwe Bartowe, a full-length feature in Marshallese with English sub-titles, is the second for fledgling Microwave Films. As with the beloved 2009 film, Na Noniep, the new film is performed by island residents and interweaves Marshallese folklore with the challenges of today's Marshall Islands' life.
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 Headstart Employment Opportunity for Marshallese/English Speaker
Washington County would like to inform the Marshallese Community of a job opening for a Training Candidate with Washington County Head Start/ Early Head Start Child Development Center.
Part time position with opportunity for full time, full year position after successful completion of training. Must have a high school diploma and be 18 years of age. Candidate will be a trainee until on or before May 1st with opportunity to be hired full time as a teacher or teacher’s assistant after training period. Candidate must be able to speak, and read, English and be willing to learn new skills. Preference is given for bilingual Marshallese speakers. Must have reliable transportation. Experience in childcare helpful but not necessary for employment.
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Hawaii DHS to Hold Public Hearing for COFA Health Plan Changes
The Department of Human Services will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to existing rules, and the adoption of new rules of the Med-QUEST Division which will impact citizens of the Compact of Free Association nations.
Following a ruling in December by Circuit Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang, the State is required to follow procedures that will allow for pubic comment and criticism of the proposed rules regarding the level of benefits for Hawaii residents from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau.
The public hearing on the new rules will be at 1:30 p.m. on January 25, 2010 at the Lili`uokalani Building, Honolulu. Notice and Rules follow:
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 US Embassy Majuro Announces Women's Issues Grant Initiative
The United States Government is soliciting proposals for the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues’ Small Grant Initiative.
Successful proposals will offer solutions to promote women’s political, economic and social advancement in the developing countries. The mandate of the Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues’ Small Grant Initiatives is to develop and coordinate U.S. foreign policy and programs with the goal of advancing women’s political, economic, and social rights worldwide. Grants under this award are not to exceed $100,000. The deadline for grant submission is February 5, 2010.
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Marshallese Church Launches New Bible School
A Bible school in Federal Way, Washington, will open in January 2010. According to leaders of the Marshall Islands Christian Fellowship Church International, this will be the first program of its kind in America. The school is open to Marshallese pastors and those interested in training to be pastors.
Program instructors are Unification Pastor Eric Sylte, Dr. David Tuiasosopo, and Dr. Marcus, under direction of Board members Chairman Bishop Francisco Candle, Rev. Jemeluit Kabua, and Rev. Clann Marok.
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Marshall Islands: Outer Island Enewetak/Ujelang Sprints Toward the 21st Century
One of the most isolated of the Marshall Islands' atolls is now connected by phone and internet service. "Enewetak's debut call was done at approximately 3 p.m. Majuro time, between Minister Jack Ading (on Majuro) and Mayor Jackson Ading (on Enewetak)," reported Anthony Muller, CEO of the National Telecommunications Authority (NTA).
After the official call by Mayor Jackson Ading, local residents were scheduled to make free trial calls to off-island relatives, according to a NTA email to Yokwe Online this afternoon.
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