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 […]
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.
RRE Hotel
The Hotel Robert Reimers has a traditional Marshallese flavor, primarily due to its luxurious tropical garden and its faux thatched bungalows. There are four types of rooms, two of which are upstairs alongside the restaurant. Of these, most have verandahs and views of the lagoon. In the garden, there is a row of small (but […]
Chewy Lin Films
Chewy Lin is a well-known man around Majuro town who always has a camera with him, be it a still camera or a video camera. He shares his videos and some of his best work is shown here.
Vacation Rentals
Ten years or so years ago I think there was one or maybe two vacation rentals available in Majuro. Now there’s a load of options, including places to stay on nearby atolls, including Arno. Below are links to the some of the vacation rental sites. At first glance it would appear that Airbnb is the […]
Bokanbotin Island
The Bokanbotin Island Getaway is a charming way to run away from town and enjoy waterfront accommodation. The mini-resort is listed on… OCIT (the Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism) at https://www.ocit.mh/ab/ao-kapijuknen-businesses/bokanbotin-island-getaway Airbnb at https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1469240538686584847?search_mode=regular_search&adults=1&category_tag=Tag%3A8678&check_in=2026-01-01&check_out=2026-01-06&children=0&infants=0&pets=0&photo_id=2263869197&source_impression_id=p3_1767222788_P3wpcfIWQxGvSZ6c&previous_page_section_name=1000 Where to Stay Whatever your budget you’ll be able to find the right accommodation, be it a hotel with all […]
Annie’s Bakery
Annie’s Bakery in Delap, on the western end of the Marshall Islands Resort, is a popular cafe. They serve up delicious sweet and savory baked goods and their birthday and event cakes are a specialty. Di Briscoe enjoyed a yummy cake from Annie’s Bakery for her birthday on New Year’s Eve 2025. Photo: Karen […]
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.
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.
