A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice a week. The current schedule, which is effective July 2, 2026 to January 4, 2027, is the following: Inbound to Majuro:• Monday: arrives 14:30 local time – flight ON043 from Nauru• Friday: arrives 09:20 local
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to 1996. The current President is Hilda Heine.
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to reach your hotel or the family you are staying with. The hotels have buses and taxis are always available.
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast trade winds blow for most of the year. The southern atolls generally get more rain than the northern atolls. The wet season is ‘usually’ from May to November. The Marshall Islands rarely sees big winds,
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.
You need or want a product, but you can’t work out a way to ship it to Majuro or Ebeye. You could mail the item to a friend and ask them to forward it on; sign up for a US post box mail service which costs at least $10 a
This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able to contact the right service for your needs. The guide is updated on an annual basis, at least. The following was edited on January 2, 2026 as part of my New Year’s Resolution list. Cheers,
Majuro Cooperative School is a private, secular school educating students in grades pre-K through 12th.
The Supplemental Health Plan — Insurance for Off-Island Care The Marshall Islands offers a national health insurance scheme with both basic and supplemental tiers. Basic insurance — which all Marshallese citizens are automatically enrolled in — covers hospital visits at very low co-pays and includes eligibility for referrals to off-island
What Can Majuro Hospital Treat — And When Do You Need to Go Elsewhere? For a small island nation, the level of medical care available at Majuro Hospital is substantial. Services include an Emergency Room, outpatient clinics, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, rehabilitation, and medical records. On the primary healthcare
Medical Care in the Marshall Islands Health care in the Marshall Islands is both a national priority and a national challenge. Delivered across a vast ocean territory of 29 atolls and five islands, the system serves a population of around 42,000 people through a network of hospitals, clinics, specialist programs,
Education in the Marshall Islands is provided by both public and private schools, some of which are church-run institutions, and a national college and a regional tertiary campus — all operating across the country’s 29 atolls and five islands, covering about 750,000 square miles of ocean. The Framework: Ministry of
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The outer islands are accessible via Air Marshall Islands, which as of August 2025 had a fleet of three aircraft. You can book tickets online. Read more…
In need of legal assistance? Visit the non-profit Micronesian Legal Services Corporation in Majuro or Ebeye.
The Marshall Islands court system has an expansive website, which states it “reflects the Judiciary’s continuing commitment to providing access to justice, contains a number of resources.” I have listed the key points and then embedded it so you can easily use it as a resource.
The hot radio station on Majuro is Daniel Kramer’s Power 103.5 FM, with thousands tuning in every day.
Pacific International Inc. is the Marshalls biggest construction company. It was founded by Jerry Kramer and is now owned and run by him and his family.
Learn how the government of the Marshall Islands is organized and where its various ministries and departments are located.
The non-profit Canvasback Missions, founded by Jamie and Jacque Spence, brings teams of volunteer doctors and other medical professionals to the Marshall Islands every year, and sometimes twice.
United Airlines is the primary airline that services the Marshall Islands from the north, with Honolulu and Guam being the main hubs for these routes.
The names of the Government Ministries were changed a few years ago. This is the current lineup.
If you’re in need of non-prescription medication or a doctor who can prescribe your medication, this post has your options.
The Marshall Islands is linked to the US Postal Service and as a result makes it mostly an efficient incoming service. Outgoing as of 2025 has had some issues due to changes made by the Trump administration.
All you need to know about getting or renewing your Marshall Islands Passport and the Citizenship Act of 1984.
The Marshall Islands is generally an extremely safe place for visitors. That said, there are exceptions to this rule as explained in this post about safety issues.
Telephone and internet services are looked are by the National Telecommunications Authority. They have various plans for phone and internet services.
The National Telecommunications Authority (NTA) office is in Delap. This is where you can pay for your phone connection, internet and other related items.
The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority is working on a long-term project to place Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) off many of the outer islands to attract ocean-going pelagic fish such as marlin, tuna and mahi-mahi and make it easier for the islanders to catch these fish.
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
How do you grow vegetables in a place without good soil? Or without space for big gardens? And what if water is sometimes scarce — for example in many of the outer atolls?According to Tanner Smith and Don Arkin at the Wellness Center, the answer just may be “aeroponics.” In
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.
A great eating out treat can be found at the Wellness Center at the Majuro Hospital complex in Delap. The focus of the food is healthy, to match the goal of its founding organization, Canvasback Missions. The Wellness Center in Majuro was established, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health
It’s a hot, tiring job, but the making of copra is one of the few ways Marshallese on the outer islands can make money.
Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered among the best navigators in the Pacific. They had
This is one of the great films about the Marshall Islands’ past, present and future. Created by a handful of young, inspired filmmakers, it gives a level of insight rarely achieved. — Karen Earnshaw
Bwiro: Breadfruit Leaves vs. Tinfoil Preserved breadfruit cooked the island way, in double breadfruit leaves tied with coconut-frond string, alongside
Riwut canoes are miniature canoes that zip along at incredibly high speeds. The racing of these tender vessels seems to
A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast
The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) is the fisheries agency of the Republic of
You need or want a product, but you can’t work out a way to ship
This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able
Majuro Cooperative School is a private, secular school educating students in grades pre-K through 12th.
If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692
Not all restrooms are created equal in Majuro, so here’s a rundown on where to
The Marshall Islands handicrafts are extremely artistic, long-lasting and a joy to own. The making
Good food with a fabulous view: That’s The Toeak Bar and Grill in Uliga. The
Bikendrik Islands is one of two luxurious places to stay on a small islands in
This is the nuts and bolts guide to finding things in Majuro and being able
A group of cruisers were lucky enough to have Won Hai Shien owner give us
An aerial view of the Marshall Islands Resort showing its solar panel array, installed in
This is one of the great films about the Marshall Islands’ past, present and future.
Riwut canoes are miniature canoes that zip along at incredibly high speeds. The racing of
My Remembering RMI guest is NATALIE NIMMER who has lived in the RMI off and
The Marshall Islands are named after Captain John Charles Marshall who was born in 1748
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his
November, 2017: While filming for the story on the nuclear waste dump in the Marshall
Making a video of youth singing the Marshallese National Anthem was a long-held dream …
The Marshall Islands handicrafts are extremely artistic, long-lasting and a joy to own. The making
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is designed to be a social and informational group for
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.
Despite the fact that Majuro is the country’s largest population center, with about 35,000 residents,
Soccer has become a huge thing for Marshallese in RMI and the US mainland in
The Historic Preservation Office, found in the Alele Museum and Library building next to
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.
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.
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.
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is designed to be a social and informational group for
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club built and maintains moorings at two islands in Majuro lagoon.
A fish landed on the deck of our yacht Seal. What did I do? Prepared
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club began working on a mooring project for Enemanet and Eneko
Enemanet Island, a few miles from downtown Uliga in Majuro, is the perfect place for
Yachts checking into Majuro, capital of the Marshall Islands, generally agree that the process is
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club is a social and safety non-profit organization. They held a
The yacht Windryder was dismasted on its way from Majuro to Hawaii. Here’s the tale…
Photo: W. Robert Moore, National Geographic Society Historically, Marshallese are considered among the best navigators
This is one of the great films about the Marshall Islands’ past, present and future.
Bwiro: Breadfruit Leaves vs. Tinfoil Preserved breadfruit cooked the island way, in double breadfruit leaves
Riwut canoes are miniature canoes that zip along at incredibly high speeds. The racing of
A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast
A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice
The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to
After flying into Amata Kabua International Airport you have a number of transport options to
Climate: The year-round average daily temperature is 80.4 degrees Fahrenheit. While generally hot, cooling northeast