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Bikendrik Island

Bikendrik Islands is one of two luxurious places to stay on a small islands in Majuro lagoon. But this idyllic spot also comes with tales of space rockets and magnificent homemade food.

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.

The Battle for Kwajalein

The Battle of Kwajalein was fought as part of the Pacific campaign of World War II. It took place January 31 to February 3, 1944, on Kwajalein Atoll. Employing the hard-learned lessons of the Battle of Tarawa, the United States launched a successful twin assault on the main islands of Kwajalein in the south and […]

Fish for Dinner

Ready to cook the fish. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

A fish landed on the deck of our yacht Seal. What did I do? Prepared it for dinner … here’s the recipe.

The Final Years of Majuro

This is one of the great films about the Marshall Islands’ past, present and future. Created by a handful of young, inspired filmmakers, it gives a level of insight rarely achieved. — Karen Earnshaw

Traditional Fish Trap

I was taking a pleasant stroll down the center of one of the small northern islands of Majuro, when I saw this beautiful fish trap leaning against a tree. The trap is sturdy, about four feet in height, and has been repaired numerous times. What a beautiful object it is. According to Marshallese Manit: The […]

Country Information

Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast trade winds blow for most of the year. The southern atolls generally get more rain than the northern atolls. The wet season is ‘usually’ from May to November. The Marshall Islands rarely sees big winds, with the worst usually coming […]

Smoked Fish

Pieces of sailfish ready to be smoked. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Try some smoked fish. It’s easy to make … if you have the right equipment.

Susan Makes a Mat

Expert weaver Susan Jieta makes a mat. Photo: Karen Earnshaw.

Expert weaver Susan Jieta very kindly made a ‘jainai’ (fresh coconut frond mat) and allowed me to photograph the steps she took to create this natural fiber mat that can be used for sitting on for using as a place to store goods.

MIMRA Annual Reports

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Each year MIMRA publishes its annual report which covers all aspects of the government organization for that Financial Year.

National Anthem

Making a video of youth singing the Marshallese National Anthem was a long-held dream … It became a reality thanks to six young ladies who kindly performed the Marshall Islands National Anthem for this website. So here’s a big kommool tata to Andrea deBrum, Tolynn Lait, Unaisi Kuilamu, Jasmine Langrine, Mine David, and Bosseline David! […]

Mieco Beach Yacht Club

The first race of the Mieco Beach Yacht Club. From left are Roxanne, Kaimana, and Seal. Photo: Grant James

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is designed to be a social and informational group for cruisers and like-minded people ashore. The weekly Tuesday night dinners are a major part of the “glue” that keeps everyone in touch with what’s going on in Majuro and the outer islands of the Marshall Islands. See the club’s website […]

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. You could mail the item to a friend and ask them to forward it on; sign up for a US post box mail service which costs at least $10 a month; ask the vendor to […]

Jack Niedenthal Films

The Marshall Islands movie Zori gives you an insight into villages of Majuro

Jack Niedenthal is the Marshall Islands film-maker and within the films he is a teller of stories, woven from Marshallese legends and his imagination. He generously made the film free a few years ago. Enjoy!

Yellow Pages

Beautiful aerial shot of Majuro Atoll. Photo: Jamison Logan.

This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able to contact the right service for your needs. The guide is updated on an annual basis, at least. The following was edited on January 2, 2026 as part of my New Year’s Resolution list. Cheers, Karen

Mooring Project

Candice Guavis with one of the Enemanet mooring buoys. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club began working on a mooring project for Enemanet and Eneko Islands in Majuro in 2006. Nearly 20 years later the moorings at Enemanet Island are still in good shape and used by yacht club members.

Marshalls Billfish Club

The Marshalls Billfish Club hosts regular monthly tournaments and two premier competitions each year: The July Tournament and the All Micronesia Tournament, a.k.a. the All Mike.

Natalie Nimmer

My Remembering RMI guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off and on since 2002*.  Natalie with her Wotje “Mama and Papa”, Wine and Lincoln Lakjohn. Natalie Nimmer with her friend and colleague Majuro Coop School Jill Pagels. Natalie Nimmer with long-time friend Randy Sylvester at a 2018 beach party to celebrate […]

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.

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.

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Airport Info

After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to

Country Information

Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast

MIMRA Annual Reports

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of

Beautiful aerial shot of Majuro Atoll. Photo: Jamison Logan.

Yellow Pages

This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able

The front entrance to Majuro Hospital in Delap, next to the Capital Building.

Health Insurance

The Supplemental Health Plan — Insurance for Off-Island Care The Marshall Islands offers a national

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Bikendrik Island

Bikendrik Islands is one of two luxurious places to stay on a small islands in

Beautiful aerial shot of Majuro Atoll. Photo: Jamison Logan.

Yellow Pages

This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able

Food Truck 692

If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692

Toeak Bar

Good food with a fabulous view: That’s The Toeak Bar and Grill in Uliga. The

Enemanet Island

Enemanet Island, a few miles from downtown Uliga in Majuro, is the perfect place for

RRE Hotel

The Hotel Robert Reimers has a traditional Marshallese flavor, primarily due to its luxurious tropical

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Expert weaver Susan Jieta makes a mat. Photo: Karen Earnshaw.

Susan Makes a Mat

Expert weaver Susan Jieta very kindly made a ‘jainai’ (fresh coconut frond mat) and allowed

National Anthem

Making a video of youth singing the Marshallese National Anthem was a long-held dream …

Natalie Nimmer

My Remembering RMI guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off and

The RMI Riddle

The RMI Riddle is published each week.. It is also published in The Marshall Islands

Featured Posts

Marshalls Billfish Club

The Marshalls Billfish Club hosts regular monthly tournaments and two premier competitions each year: The July Tournament and the All Micronesia Tournament, a.k.a. the All Mike.

Diving

Despite the fact that Majuro is the country’s largest population center, with about 35,000 residents,

Dive Permit

  The Historic Preservation Office, found in the Alele Museum and Library building next to

MIMRA

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It looks after all aspects of commercial fishing in the nation, bringing in substantial revenue. Director Glen Joseph believes in transparency at all levels, commissioning in-depth, magazine-style annual reports every year.

Moona Kitesurfs @ Beran

Beran Island in Ailinglaplap is the capital of surfing in the Marshall Islands. It’s managed by Indies Trader, a company owned by Australian Martin Daly.

Reef researcher Sara Cannon and Cary Evarts with a huge tuna.

Researching our Reefs

Marine scientists are regular visitors to the Marshall Islands. Their specific research topics vary, but most choose the Marshalls because our reefs are so accessible … plus those that aren’t so accessible, on the remote outer islands, are truly unique.

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Candice Guavis with one of the Enemanet mooring buoys. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Mooring Project

The Mieco Beach Yacht Club began working on a mooring project for Enemanet and Eneko

Enemanet Island

Enemanet Island, a few miles from downtown Uliga in Majuro, is the perfect place for

Checking in to Majuro

Yachts checking into Majuro, capital of the Marshall Islands, generally agree that the process is

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Airport Info

After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to

Country Information

Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast

MIMRA Annual Reports

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of

Featured Posts

Airport Info

After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to

Country Information

Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast

MIMRA Annual Reports

The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of