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The RMI Presidents

In early 2024 Hilda Heine was returned for a second time as President of the Marshall Islands.

The Presidents of the Marshall Islands:

Late Iroojlaplap and President Amata Kabua 1979-1996
Late Iroojlaplap and President Imata Kabua 1997-2000
President Kessai H. Note (first commoner to be president) 2000-2008
Late President Litokwa Tomeing 2008-2009 (oldest president)
Late Iroojlaplap and President Jurelang Zedkaia 2009-2012
Iroojlaplap and President Christopher J. Loeak 2012-2016
President Casten N. Nemra 2016 (youngest president)
President Hilda C. Heine 2016-2020 (first female president)
President David Kabua 2020-2024 (son of the first president).
President Hilda C. Heine 2024-

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President George Bush of the United States greets President Amata Kabua of the Marshall Islands upon his arrival at the East-West Centre in 1991. From the RiMajolOnline archive

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The RMI Presidents

The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to 1996. The current President is Hilda Heine.

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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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The RMI Presidents

The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to

Airport Info

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

Country Information

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MIMRA Annual Reports

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The front entrance to Majuro Hospital in Delap, next to the Capital Building.

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Beautiful aerial shot of Majuro Atoll. Photo: Jamison Logan.

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Susan Makes a Mat

Expert weaver Susan Jieta very kindly made a ‘jainai’ (fresh coconut frond mat) and allowed

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Researching our Reefs

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Mooring Project

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Enemanet Island

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The RMI Presidents

The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to

The RMI Riddle

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

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Fact File

Featured Posts

The RMI Presidents

The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to

Airport Info

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

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

Fact File

Featured Posts

The RMI Presidents

The first President of the Marshall Islands was Amata Kabua, who served from 1979 to

Airport Info

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

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