WAM’s Role
Waan Aelon in Majel, aka WAM or The Canoe House, plays a key role by training groups of young Marshallese who lost their way in the education system and providing them with vocational and English-Math skills.
Practical Marshallese
Learn Marshallese by studying the book Practical Marshallese by Dr. Peter Rudiak-Gould.
Churches & Religion
The Marshall Islands hosts a large number of religions and a majority of people attend church or temple on a regular basis.
Taking a Taxi
Taxis are the easiest way to get around downtown Majuro, between Uliga and Delap. They also travel as far as Laura, but if you’re headed over the bridge, best to inquire about the cost of getting to your destination.
RMI Ship Registry
The Marshall Islands is the third largest ship registry in the world behind Liberia and Panama. It is administered by International Registries, Inc. on behalf of the Marshall Islands.
Fresh Water Sources
It’s recommended you don’t drink the city water. All the stores sell bottled water, some of which is made locally and some is imported. The original freshwater maker was Pacific Pure Water, which is owned by RRE and can be found in Uliga next to Rongelap Atoll city hall. It sells fresh water in small […]
Jaki-ed Revival
The jaki-ed (clothing mats) revival program was championed by Dr. Irene Taafaki at the University of the South Pacific and Maria Fowler. Their efforts included weaving instructions, weaving circles, apprenticeships, and auctions of the mats. The book Clothing Mats of the Marshalls details the revival.
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.
Lawyers
Find a lawyer in Majuro, Marshall Islands.
Immigration
The best way to find out everything about immigration and visas, etc, is to go to the website for Marshall Islands Immigration: https://rmiimmigration.org/ A couple of key forms are below, but more are available on the Immigration site.
Moonlight Tunes
December 2014: A great way to discover some old and modern Marshallese music is to listen to ‘Moonlight Leta Volume I: Musical Transitions.’ Originally a 23-track CD, it was produced by Moonlight Recording Studios and its parent, the Marshall Islands Music & Arts Society (sample tracks below thanks to permission given by Scott Stege). The […]
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 York City in September 2014. Watch the clip from the United Nations below and then check out her blog at https://jkijiner.wordpress.com/ Kathy is a poet, writer, journalist and teacher. In recent years she has given […]
Meaning of Atoll Names
Definitions of the names of the various atolls is hard to pin down, but my list was created after conversations with many people “in the know”.
Office Supplies
Need office supplies or a computer repair store. Here’s your guide.
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.
Medical Help
For a small island, the available medical treatment available on Majuro is substantial at Majuro’s hospital in Delap. There is also one private doctor: Dr. Alex Pinano.
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.
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.
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.
