Stick Charts
Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered among the best navigators in the Pacific. They had to be as the atolls they sailed between were great distances apart and much of the sailing was on open ocean where no land could be seen. Once canoes were 10 miles from atolls the […]
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
Breadfruit and Bwiro
Bwiro: Breadfruit Leaves vs. Tinfoil Preserved breadfruit cooked the island way, in double breadfruit leaves tied with coconut-frond string, alongside a modern tinfoil version. Tap any photo to enlarge. Photos: Giff Johnson × Photo: Giff Johnson Marshall Islands editor Giff Johnson. A bwiro fan. A healthy breadfruit sunny-side-up in Majuro Atoll. GIFF JOHNSON: Bwiro — […]
Riwut Racing
Riwut canoes are miniature canoes that zip along at incredibly high speeds. The racing of these tender vessels seems to have phases of popularity. These photos are by Westward II in Uliga in 2013. As of 2026, while we occasionally see riwut canoes and we are forever optimistic for their return en masse to Majuro’s […]
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 […]
Captain John Marshall
The Marshall Islands are named after Captain John Charles Marshall who was born in 1748 in England. At the age of ten, Marshall became an apprentice sailor and spent the majority of his life at sea. The following story about Captain Marshall, after whom the Marshall Islands is named, was put together by the folk […]
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.
Bilingual Dictionary
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart. — Nelson Mandela You can download and print the book, which features my ‘alphabet photos’. The Marshallese Dictionary is also a website. M MarshalleseDictionary Free Mobile […]
Mieco Beach Yacht Club
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 […]
Marshall Islands From Above
November, 2017: While filming for the story on the nuclear waste dump in the Marshall Islands, the ABC’s Foreign Correspondent team of Mark Willacy, Greg Nelson, and Ben Hawke amassed more visuals than they could use in the episode. So here, for your viewing pleasure today, is a compilation of the best shots they captured […]
Restrooms Review
Not all restrooms are created equal in Majuro, so here’s a rundown on where to find the best public toilets.
Nauru Airlines
A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice a week. The current schedule, which is effective July 2, 2026 to January 4, 2027, is the following: Inbound to Majuro:• Monday: arrives 14:30 local time – flight ON043 from Nauru• Friday: arrives 09:20 local time – flight ON041 (routed […]
Pumpkin Bread
Easy to make pumpkin bread: This recipe turns out fabulous. I made a lot, but you can halve the ingredients.
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! […]
Handicrafts
The Marshall Islands handicrafts are extremely artistic, long-lasting and a joy to own. The making and selling of them bring in much needed revenue, particularly in the outer islands.
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 […]
The RMI Presidents
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to 1996. The current President is Hilda Heine.
The Marshall Islands Journal
Click to read a recent Marshall Islands Journal Online. 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 pay $52 by cash or check at the Journal office in Delap (behind Flame Tree) or mail it to PO Box 14, Majuro, […]
Maintaining the Moorings
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club built and maintains moorings at two islands in Majuro lagoon. Read all about it!
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.
Marlin Burgers
When your husband catches a marlin, you end up with a lot of fishy flesh. My marlin burgers are a great way to use up a whole lot of that fish.
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.
Pumpkin Soup
You can always find pumpkin anywhere in the Marshall Islands. Here’s a delicious Thai pumpkin soup by Janet.
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
A fish landed on the deck of our yacht Seal. What did I do? Prepared it for dinner … here’s the recipe.
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
Try some smoked fish. It’s easy to make … if you have the right equipment.
Susan Makes a Mat
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.
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
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
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
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.
More RMI Riddles
RMI Riddle #1129 June 5, 2026
Mooring Project
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.
Won Hai Shien
A group of cruisers were lucky enough to have Won Hai Shien owner give us a cooking class on a Sunday, when usually it is closed. It was a great event and showcased her delicious cooking style.
Majuro Cooperative School
Majuro Cooperative School is a private, secular school educating students in grades pre-K through 12th.
Health Insurance
The Supplemental Health Plan — Insurance for Off-Island Care The Marshall Islands offers a national health insurance scheme with both basic and supplemental tiers. Basic insurance — which all Marshallese citizens are automatically enrolled in — covers hospital visits at very low co-pays and includes eligibility for referrals to off-island tertiary hospitals.For foreigners living and […]
Health Services
What Can Majuro Hospital Treat — And When Do You Need to Go Elsewhere? For a small island nation, the level of medical care available at Majuro Hospital is substantial. Services include an Emergency Room, outpatient clinics, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, rehabilitation, and medical records. On the primary healthcare side, the hospital also providesenvironmental […]
Health Overview
Medical Care in the Marshall Islands Health care in the Marshall Islands is both a national priority and a national challenge. Delivered across a vast ocean territory of 29 atolls and five islands, the system serves a population of around 42,000 people through a network of hospitals, clinics, specialist programs, and community health workers — […]
Education Overview
Education in the Marshall Islands is provided by both public and private schools, some of which are church-run institutions, and a national college and a regional tertiary campus — all operating across the country’s 29 atolls and five islands, covering about 750,000 square miles of ocean. The Framework: Ministry of Education and the Public School […]
Marshall Islands Resort
An aerial view of the Marshall Islands Resort showing its solar panel array, installed in March 2026. The Marshall Islands Resort in downtown Delap. Photo: Karen Earnshaw The Marshall Islands Resort’s solar panel array which was installed in March, 2026. The Marshall Islands Resort’s Enra Restaurant. Photo: Karen Earnshaw The Marshall Islands Resort, known as […]
Diving
Despite the fact that Majuro is the country’s largest population center, with about 35,000 residents, the waters are remarkably clear and rich in sea life (especially on the ocean sides and at the main pass, Kalalin). If you are a certified diver/s you can charter the 25-foot sports boat Wasabi with Captain Cary Evarts (caryevarts@yahoo.com or […]
USA Today on Soccer in RMI
Soccer has become a huge thing for Marshallese in RMI and the US mainland in recent years (see Official Site of the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation – The last nation on Earth without a soccer team… until now). A little bit of background is that USA Today contacted me in 2018 to compile a story […]
Razz Rocks on Bikini
In May of 2016, almost exactly 70 years after Operation Crossroads detonated an atom bomb over its lagoon, a film crew from Natural History New Zealand, Stanford University researchers, and a traveling electric violinist stepped onto the radioactive shores of Bikini Atoll. The team went to examine the long-term fallout from the twenty three atomic […]
Enemanet Island
Enemanet Island, a few miles from downtown Uliga in Majuro, is the perfect place for a picnic. The eastern end is owned by the Kramer family, who happily rent out the picnic facilities on the island so that everyone can enjoy their beautiful beach location. The family also generously allowed the Mieco Beach Yacht Club […]
Dive Permit
The Historic Preservation Office, found in the Alele Museum and Library building next to the Court House, requires all divers to pay for a one-year dive permit ($50). Even with this permit, some atolls have other fees. These include Bikini and Wotje Atolls. Visit the HPO at their site: CHPO If you’re interested in […]
Checking in to Majuro
Yachts checking into Majuro, capital of the Marshall Islands, generally agree that the process is one of smoothest in the Pacific.
