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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 Marshall Islands Journal

Subscribe to the Journal Online Subscribe at PayPal for $57 a year using the editor’s email: giffjohnson@gmail.com. Alternately, you can pay $52 by cash or check at the Journal office in Delap (behind Flame Tree) or mail it to PO Box 14, Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960. Read a sample issue

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Majuro Courthouse in Uliga. Photo: Marshall Islands Journal

The Courts

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.

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RMI Facebook Pages

There are some great Facebook pages about different aspects of the Marshall Islands. In the hope of making them more accessible to those interested in all things RMI, I have gathered some of the best below. To view recent items in the pages, click on one of the pages and

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Don’t Ever Whisper

Don’t Ever Whisper tells the powerful story of a woman from a tiny Pacific island who championed the cause of nuclear weapons test survivors when others were silent, and who later implemented unparalleled community health programs and services that gave hope to a generation of troubled youth. Don’t Ever Whisper

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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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A Dream of Atolls

Described as a “love letter to the islands of his birth,” “A Dream of Atolls” is writer-photographer Floyd K. Takeuchi’s first book about the Marshall Islands comprised solely of photos taken by the veteran journalist. “A Dream of Atolls” is a large coffee table style book that features 26 of

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German journalist Simon Riesche with Jo Jikum youth. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Marshall Islands Fixer

If you’re a journalist, consultant, or tourist and would like a fixer (facilitator) for the time you are in the Marshall Islands capital, Majuro, I’m your person! A journalist, photographer, and graphic designer, I have worked in Majuro since 1998 and I’m a Marshallese citizen. I have worked with a

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Bonny Taggart

Today’s guest writer for Remembering RMI is Bonny Taggart, who sailed into Majuro with husband Ken on December 9, 2007. They left the Marshall Islands on October 7, 2016.  Bonny Taggart organized a Christmas party for the kids of Delap in 2009. There are so many memories from my nine

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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