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.
Culture
Language Introduction
Like most cultures, ri-Majol (Marshallese people) love it if you at least try to wrap your mouth around their language, so here are a few words and phrases to get you going.
Marshall Islands Timeline
Look back in time at the history of the Marshall Islands by year. The timeline was kicked off by the BBC and continued by this site’s author, Karen Earnshaw.
Historic Dive Sites
Years ago, World War II buff Matt Holly made a number of historic dive sites in the Marshall Islands’ atolls. These were mostly done in the late 1990s for the RMI Historic Preservation Office, but still have some relevance. Click on the relevant pdf to start the download. Matt Holly
Traditional Navigation Chant
The late Lijon Eknilang, a master navigator from Rongelap Atoll, performs a traditional Marshallese navigation chant. To learn more about Marshallese canoes and traditional navigation, visit the Waan Aelon in Majel site.
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,
Arno Documentary
La Mancha Media — a California nonprofit corporation — was in the Marshall Islands in March 2018 to continue its goal of filming worthwhile projects around the world. The team published its RMI ‘episode’ on May 24, 2018.
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. The slideshow of photos are by the crew of Westward II alongside the Uliga reef. “This particular toy canoe is fast, surfing on the waves in
Our Ocean’s Promise
The story of how the Marshall Islands went from being a bystander in commercial fishing in the Pacific to operating the world’s busiest tuna transshipment port, two fish processing facilities, a purse seine vessel net repair yard, and a fleet of locally-flagged and -based fishing vessels is documented in a
Arrival of Missionaries
An interesting look at the arrival … and departure … of the first missionaries in the Marshall Islands.
Dar Dancers
After years of wowing the crowds with their Polynesian performances, the Dar Dancers are embracing their own culture and have a number of stunning Marshallese routines that include Marshallese flags and amimono fans. The group performed at the recent state dinner for the ROC President Tsai Ing-wen. The dancers’ leader, Salome Andrike, said
Marshall Islands Seal
The official seal of the Marshall Islands was approved in 1986. Follows is what is symbolizes: The centerpiece is the Angel of Peace with outstretched wings. Around the angel from the top and moving clockwise are the following… First, is the 24-point star representing the 21 municipalities of the Republic.
Enen Kio (Wake Island)
An aerial shot of Wake Island. The marina is to the left of the runway. Photo: Unknown Wake Island Lodge. Photo: Karen Earnshaw Cary Evarts with the Wake Island transport known as a Mule. Photo: Karen Earnshaw A squad of coconut crabs being looked after near the Wake Island water
A Look Back in Time
Former Peace Corps volunteer Dave Moss, who grew up in Richmond California, arrived in the Marshall Islands in July, 1968 to work as a teacher. First he taught at Rita Elementary and then moved on to Marshall Islands High School. He shared a house with Ron Levy, who worked with
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
The Presidents’ Teacher
The woman who taught three RMI Presidents including Dr. Hilda Heine.
The Acronym Jungle
Acronym heaven: One aspect that’s extremely likely to send you up a tree in your first week in Majuro is the locals’ love for acronyms, many of which turn conversations into a pile of mumbo-jumbo. A case in point would be the following conversation: Bloke A: “I just got in
Canoes of the Marshalls
Waan Aelon in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) is based in Delap, just west of the Marshall Islands Resort. The grassroots non-profit, non-government organization known as WAM trains Marshall Islands youth based on the traditions of the Marshallese canoe as well as basic English and math. Sail on a
1970s Majuro
A look back in time thanks to Eldred ‘Al’ Fewkes, who came to Majuro to give a helping hand to Pacific Industrial Inc. boss Jerry Kramer. The photographs from this era give you a sense of the era and how much things have changed today.
Amelia Earhart in the Marshall Islands
This photograph found by former US Treasury Agent Les Kinney in the US national archives that gave new credence to a popular theory about the disappearance of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart has now been found to have been taken two years earlier, in 1935, and published in a book in
The Marshall Islands Journal
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
The World Bank announced Tuesday this week that it has approved an additional $9 million in financing to help the…
CMI’s audit countdown
GIFF JOHNSON The latest audit of the College of the Marshall Islands — the fiscal year 2023 audit — was…
Featured Posts
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
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.
