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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 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,

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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

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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

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The family reunion was emotional. Photo: Hilary Hosia for the Marshall Islands Journal

Marshallese-Born, Texas-Raised

Over the years many, many Marshallese babies have been adopted by American families, but not so many these days. Here’s one family’s story of their adopted son and his visit to his place of birth.

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What to Pack

What to pack lists are always useful: Print it out and tick the items off as you pack (first crossing out any you don’t want/need). I’ve added a bunch of comments as to why I’ve included some items in the list. Travel Documents Airline Tickets, itinerary and passport/s: Each must

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A glorious sunset photo of Majuro taken in Delap and looking towards Laura. Photo: Jamison Logan.

Logan’s Lens

Many people have taken beautiful photos of the Marshall Islands. Here’s a glimpse of some of the photos by Jamison Logan.

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Growing Vegetables

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

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Do you know where this thatched house was located?

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.

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The Marshall Islands Journal

RMI has good IDEA

RMI has good IDEA

Of all of the US jurisdictions in the Pacific Islands, the RMI is the only so-called “non-State” to be rated…
Mathlynn wins gold medal

Mathlynn wins gold medal

Journal 6/17/1983 P1 Marshall Islands Fishing TournamentThe members of the winning billfish boat in the First Marshall Islands Fishing Tournament…
PSS team graduates with MAs

PSS team graduates with MAs

KAREN EARNSHAW Wearing their brown gowns and big smiles were four representatives of extraordinary Marshallese at the University of the…

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Ready to cook the fish. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Fish for Dinner

A fish landed on the deck of our yacht Seal. What did I do? Prepared it for dinner … here’s the recipe.

The Final Years of Majuro

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

Traditional Fish Trap

I was taking a pleasant stroll down the center of one of the small northern islands of Majuro, when I

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Country Information

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

MIMRA Annual Reports

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

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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Country Information

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

MIMRA Annual Reports

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

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

Country Information

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

MIMRA Annual Reports

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

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