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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,

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

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!

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Natalie Nimmer

Today’s guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off an 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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Musician Clanny ‘CC’ Clement.

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

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Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner speaks to the world's leaders about climate change at the United Nations.

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

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Still from The Undiscovered Country.

The Undiscovered Country

   The Undiscovered Country is a documentary film that explores the Marshall Islands, focusing on the clash between tradition and modernity. It examines the impact of globalization, cultural imperialism, and climate change on the Marshallese people, who have preserved a unique palette of colors that denote identity and duty.

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The Professor’s Plays

For many years Dartmouth College’s Professor Andrew Garrod produced absolutely marvelous plays in Majuro. Taking part in the plays was, for the students, a game changer.

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Nuclear Savage

‘Nuclear Savage: The Islands of Secret Project 4.1’ … A must-watch film by Adam Horowitz. “…how U.S. scientists turned a Pacific paradise into a radioactive hell, using Marshall islanders as human guinea pigs for three decades to study the effects of nuclear fallout on human beings.”

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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

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Musical Marshallese

Marshallese-born twins Julia and Emma Churchill performed at the Marshall Islands Resort’s Melele Room and stunned the crowd with their fabulous music.

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The Baker nuclear explosion at Bikini Atoll on July 25, 1946.

Radio Bikini

Radio Bikini is a 1988 American documentary about the nuclear tests performed around Bikini Atoll during Operation Crossroads in 1946, and their effects on the indigenous population and American servicemen involved in the testing.

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The Bilgewater Band. Photo Karen Earnshaw

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.

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Tom Armbruster

Today’s Remembering RMI guest writer is former US Ambassador to the Marshall Islands TOM ARMBRUSTER who served in this position from August 2012 to May 2016. My favorite place in the Marshall Islands was anywhere underwater. The first time I saw a shark I knew I had to take my

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Kathy’s Latest Masterpiece

 August, 2017: In her new poem ‘Anointed’ Marshallese poet and activist Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner explores the nuclear testing legacy of the Marshall Islands through the legends and stories of Runit Island on Enewetak Atoll. The poem was written and performed by Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner, the video was directed by Dan Lin,

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Climate Justice

The Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean are sinking because of climate change. Litokne Kabua, a 17-year-old climate activist, is part of a global youth movement fighting to save his own home and the rest of the world. Watch the video.

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Fr. Fran Hezel, SJ

Today’s guest writer for Remembering RMI is Fr. FRAN HEZEL, SJ, who has been a regular visitor to the Marshall Islands since 1965. My first visit to Majuro in 1965 was memorable. On Sundays Fr. Len Hacker would hop in his bus to pick up the Sunday mass-goers and bring

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The Marshall Islands Journal

Progress on new press

Progress on new press

Journal 6/7/1983 P1 MCHS has outer island settingThe Marshall Islands oldest post-elementary school, Marshalls Christian High School, held its graduation…
World Bank injects $9m

World Bank injects $9m

The World Bank announced Tuesday this week that it has approved an additional $9 million in financing to help the…
CMI’s audit countdown

CMI’s audit countdown

GIFF JOHNSON The latest audit of the College of the Marshall Islands — the fiscal year 2023 audit — was…

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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 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

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

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.

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MIMRA Annual Reports

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

Country Information

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

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

Airport Info

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

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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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

Bikendrik Island

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

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

Today’s guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off an on since

The RMI Riddle

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

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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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Featured Posts

MIMRA Annual Reports

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

Country Information

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

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

Featured Posts

MIMRA Annual Reports

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

Country Information

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

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