Yellow Pages
This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able to contact the right service
All you need to know about the Marshall Islands in one place! This site is for tourists, professionals, students, cruisers and researchers. Enjoy!
Featured Posts
Essential Information
How to get to and get around the Marshall Islands; access the necessities of life; choose communication options; do your banking; find medical help; understand government … and everything else that you need to know.
Fact File
Country Information
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast trade winds blow for most
Katty’s Mail Service
You need or want a product, but you can’t work out a way to ship it to Majuro or Ebeye.
Airport Info
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to reach your hotel or the family you are staying with. The hotels have buses and taxis are always available.
Resources
Natalie Nimmer
Today’s guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off an on since 2002*. Natalie with her Wotje
The Marshall Islands Journal
Subscribe to the Journal Online Subscribe at PayPal for $57 a year using the editor’s email: giffjohnson@gmail.com. Alternately, you can
The Courts
The Marshall Islands court system has an expansive website, which states it “reflects the Judiciary’s continuing commitment to providing access to justice, contains a number of resources.” I have listed the key points and then embedded it so you can easily use it as a resource.
RMI Facebook Pages
There are some great Facebook pages about different aspects of the Marshall Islands. In the hope of making them more
Environment
Dear Matafele Peinam
Marshallese poet Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner spoke on behalf of civil society during the opening ceremony of the UN Climate Summit in New
The Toll of Climate Change
Britain’s Guardian newspaper has covered climate change in the Marshall Islands numerous times over the past couple of decades. Here’s an example from 2016.
World’s Largest Shark Sanctuary
In 2011, the Marshall Islands became home to the world’s largest shark sanctuary. See the PEW video.
Selina Speaks to the World
This agreement should be the turning point in our story; a turning point for all of us. January, 2016:
The Heart of the Marshalls
Look back in time, learn about Marshallese culture. Discover extraordinary stories about the history, language, and creative endeavors including media, music, poetry, films, handicrafts, and canoes. Watch videos and read excerpts from publications.
History
Our Ocean’s Promise
The story of how the Marshall Islands went from being a bystander in commercial fishing in the Pacific to operating
The Battle for Kwajalein
The Battle of Kwajalein was fought as part of the Pacific campaign of World War II. It took place January
Traditional Fish Trap
I was taking a pleasant stroll down the center of one of the small northern islands of Majuro, when I
A Look Back in Time
Former Peace Corps volunteer Dave Moss, who grew up in Richmond California, arrived in the Marshall Islands in July, 1968
Language
The RMI Riddle
The RMI Riddle is published each week.. It is also published in The Marshall Islands Journal. I recommend you do the puzzle online, but if is possible to print it out and do it with a team or two or more. Enjoy.
Bilingual Dictionary
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to
Practical Marshallese
Learn Marshallese by studying the book Practical Marshallese by Dr. Peter Rudiak-Gould.
Language Introduction
Like most cultures, ri-Majol (Marshallese people) love it if you at least try to wrap your mouth around their language, so here are a few words and phrases to get you going.
Local Movies
The Sound of Crickets at Night
“The Sound of Crickets at Night is wonderful! I love how the film intertwines modern day Majuro with Marshallese legend.
National Anthem
Making a video of youth singing the Marshallese National Anthem was a long-held dream … It became a reality thanks
Jilel: The Calling of the Shell
Described as ‘A Global Warming Fairy Tale’, Jilel is a heartwarming, heroic story about a young Marshallese girl
Coconut Zen
Majuro Musical by Infinity April, 2018: The crew of the big red yacht Infinity this month spearheaded the making of
Eat, Sleep, Play, Cruise
Suggestions on where to sleep, eat, and shop, and how to dive and fish. Check out each of the atolls and learn the ins and outs of cruising the Marshall Islands. Imagine spending a few idyllic months in these remote locations, some inhabited, some not.
Accommodation
Eneko Island
Eneko Island is a quiet islet just 25 minutes by boat from downtown Majuro. It has a beautiful calm beach, clear water, and an all-weather picnic area. It’s a favorite weekend retreat for a day trips or overnight visits.
Bokanbotin Island
The Bokanbotin Island Getaway is a charming way to run away from town and enjoy waterfront accommodation. The mini-resort is
Vacation Rentals
Ten years or so years ago I think there was one or maybe two vacation rentals available in Majuro. Now
RRE Hotel
The Hotel Robert Reimers has a traditional Marshallese flavor, primarily due to its luxurious tropical garden and its faux thatched
Eating Out
Food Truck 692
If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692 in Delap, right across from K&K Island Pride Supermarket. $10 to $15 will get you a taste treat.
Toeak Bar
Good food with a fabulous view: That’s The Toeak Bar and Grill in Uliga. The restaurant and sports bar is on the fifth floor of the NAPA building, which is opposite the courthouse and, yes, there is an elevator to get you to the top floor.
Dar Cafe
Dar Cafe is a delightful place to catch up on emails while having breakfast or lunch. A feature is the choice of Marshallese dishes.
Enra Restaurant
The Enra Restaurant at Marshall Islands Resort is, surprisingly, one of the only venues sitting adjacent to the water. There is an air-conditioned dining room and a dock with dining tables.
Cruising
Yacht Club Burgee Swap
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club’s burgee* is now amongst the hundreds of yacht club flags that are hung in the
The Tale of SV Liberty
Ailuk Elementary School students pictured with teachers, Principal Tibon and the Mieco Beach Yacht Club Commodore Mark Stearns. Photo: Angie
Maintaining the Moorings
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club built and maintains moorings at two islands in Majuro lagoon. Read all about it!
Video: Sailing RMI with Mahili
Mike and Jennifer Gough voyaged around the Marshall Islands in the latter part of 2014. Mike subsequently produced this movie,
