Cardiologist to Hold Clinics
Taiwanese cardiologist Sung Li-Chin, an attending physician at Shuang Ho Hospital in New Taipei City, will be holding a clinic on work days between April 6 and May 2 at Majuro Hospital (see included Ebeye dates below). It is recommended that if you have cardiovascular disease (see below), you should go to the hospital outpatients to get a Read More
Janet’s Thai Pumpkin Soup
Janet’s Thai Pumpkin Soup Janet Nixon of the yacht Navire joined our pumpkin party with the most delicious Thai pumpkin soup. Pumpkin is grown all around the Marshall Islands and all her other ingredients are available in Majuro. 4 cups peeled pumpkin pieces 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Read More
Taiwan Visa-free for Marshallese
August 2018: The Marshall Islands has signed a visa-free entry agreement with Taiwan. The deal was written during a week-ong visit to Taiwan by President Hilda Heine. The two countries also agreed to joint maritime patrols and are negotiating collaborations in other areas. The RMI is one of Taiwan’s six Pacific allies.
National Government
The Constitution of the Marshall Islands entered into force on May 1, 1979, at which time the parliament chose Iroij Amata Kabua to be the country’s first president. In 1983, the Marshall Islands signed a Compact of Free Association with the United States, which entered into force in 1986. Under the Compact, the country is Read More
Nitijela members
The people voted in as Members of Parliament in the Marshall Islands Nitijela are as follows: (source RMI Election 2023 The following are the current Ministers of Cabinet as of January 9, 2024: Minister in Assistance to the President and Environment: Bremity Lakjohn Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Kalani Kaneko Minister of Finance, Banking, Read More
Marshall Islands Mayors
December 21, 2023, the unofficial mayoral winners according to www.rmielection.com: Ailinglaplap: Riming Ring Ailuk: Dancy Alfred Arno: Baji Danny Aur: Hesa Kaious Ebon: Almenson Naisher Enewetak: Jackson Ading Jabat: Heinkey Lomwe Jaluit: Alington Robert Kili/Bikini/Ejit: Tommy Irujiman Jibok Kwajalein: Hirata Kabua Lae: Telmong Kabua Lib: Winlan Sheet Likiep: Nicholas deBrum Majuro: Ladie Jack Maloelap: William Read More
The Bilgewater Band
There’s always a few musicians in the cruiser fleet … and 2016 is no exception. I shot this video of The Bilgewater Band at a mini-concert held at RRE Hotel. The performers are Don Moore of Windryder, David Mason of Navire, and Larry Jones of Tribute.
Fishing Ships in RMI
January, 2016: Due to the hard work of the many regional fisheries individuals and groups, and especially the people at PNA (Parties to the Nauru Agreement), Majuro lagoon is now packed with purse seiners and their accompanying transshipment vessels. Of course there are upsides and downsides to this story, but overall the fact that Majuro is Read More
Taiwan Navy Ships Visit
March, 2016: Three Taiwan Navy vessels will be in Majuro from March 23 to 25 as they voyage from their home port to Central America. Known as the ROC Naval Goodwill Squadron, the ships are the flagship Pan-Shi and two frigates, the Kung-Din and the Cheng-Ho. They have on board 730 officers, midshipmen, and sailors. Read More
Translate this Site
I have just added a Google Translation plugin to the Marshall Islands Guide. If you would like to read it in another language, click on the ‘Translate this Site’ dropdown menu on the left hand side of any page or post (under the clock) and select a language. Sadly, the list does not include Marshallese… Read More
