(Marshalls District
KILI
KILI Island, the home of the ex-BikiniMarshallese, was inspected on
9-10 January, after arrival by U.S.S. ROQUE (AG-137) from Jaluit atoll.
There is no U.S. administrative official on Kili. A U.S. Navy chief petty
officer is living there until his task of supervising construction of the
native village is completed. Population numbered 180. There had been two
births, no deaths, since arrival on the island 2 November 1948. Inspection
was made of the island and of the village, which has been sited in the
approximate center of the northwestern shore of the island. Progress in
construction has been excellent and is described under the heading of Re-
habilitation, below. The island is a "low", lush one, and the islanders
interviewed were happy with their choice of a new home.
A.
Administrative programe
(a)
Self-government.
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The Chief, King Judah, has brought his people to a realization of the value of their new home, and expressed appreciation for the Navy's care and services in building their new
village.
(b)
Health and sanitation.
(1)
A native health aide, trained at the Majuro dispensary,
assisted by a nurse's aide, provides regular health services.
Records were in excellent form, and medical supplies were
adequate. The general nutrition of the people appeared to
be good. Improvement in dental care is recommended. (See
page 10 of the Report.)
(2)
Sanitation was very good.
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(c)
Catchment cisterns should be
Education.
A public elementary school, with one trained native
teacher, is attended by 32 pupils. The new school building
is adequate in construction and size.
The children were
alert, appeared studious, and wore American-style clothes.
The native teacher appeared to be competent.
(d)
Religion.
A church was- under construction at the time of the inspectione
(e)
Economic development.
Copra has not yet been organized as an industry, but un-
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