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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. 

Marshall Islands Journal publisher Joe Murphy. Photo: Karen Earnshaw

Former Peace Corps volunteer, the late Joe Murphy, created The Marshall Islands Journal nearly 50 years ago.  The editor, Giff Johnson, has been working for the Journal since the 1980s. He is often heard on Radio New Zealand and Radio Australia.
The Journal is datelined Friday but is distributed locally on Thursday while the Online version is also available for computers or handheld devices on Thursday. Contact the newspaper at marshallislandsjournal@gmail.com or on phone (692) 625-8143.

The Journal’s office is behind The Flame Tree in Delap.

The Journal accepts press releases and photographs on topics related to the Marshall Islands.
Full disclosure: The author of this site works part-time for the Journal.

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Bikini atoll called safe?

Bikini atoll called safe?

Journal 9/6/1983 P1 Both sides predict plebiscite victoryBoth supporters and opponents of the Compact of Free Association between the Marshall…
Pohnpei governor gets eye service

Pohnpei governor gets eye service

Pohnpei Governor Stevenson A. Joseph flew to Majuro to receive eye treatment and surgery at Majuro hospital from the visiting…
Japan, Sea Patrol collaborate

Japan, Sea Patrol collaborate

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted a boarding inspection exercise with the Sea Patrol Division of the Marshall Islands Police…

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Marshall Islands From Above

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Stick Charts

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MIMRA Annual Reports

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If you’re in need of a quick and tasty lunch, try The Food Truck 692

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Expert weaver Susan Jieta makes a mat. Photo: Karen Earnshaw.

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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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MIMRA

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A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice

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A Nauru Airlines plane in a hangar in Brisbane, Australia. Nauru Airlines serves Majuro twice

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

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