The Acronym Jungle
While you were away, the MIJ reported that MEC had a power outage, MWSC upped the water days to seven, MISSA won a case in court, water flooded the ECC, and, FYI, I’ve switched my money from BOG to BOMI. Acronym heaven: One aspect that’s extremely likely to send you up a tree in your Read More
Cruise Ships Visit
Three cruise ships have been or will be in Majuro this month and next with passengers seeing the sights and shopping for handicrafts. The Statendam, from Rotterdam and carrying 1,600 passengers, was here on October 8, while the Bremen, which is registered in Nassau, the Bahamas, visited with its 160 passengers on Saturday, October 17. Read More
Laundries
There are numerous laundries scattered around town. Most will do the washing for you, but it’s best to work out in advance the payment. Some only charge for the cost of the machines plus soap, some have a set add-on. For yachties, probably the most handy is the RRE Laundromat next to Air Marshall Islands Read More
Fish Markets
Fresh fish from the outer islands can be found at the fish market next to Uliga Dock. Shopping at the market is win-win for you (delicious fish) and for the people on the outer islands (hard to come by dollars). The facility was built with funds from Japan and was completed in 2011. It is operated Read More
Government Ships
The Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation manages the government ships, which are used for moving people and freight, including copra, around the islands. The Shipping office is on the road leading to Uliga Dock, which runs perpendicular to the main road opposite the Court House. You can call Shipping to find out vessel movements on (692) Read More
Fresh Water Sources
Do not drink the city water unless it has been boiled first. All the stores sell bottled water, some of which is made locally and some is imported. The original fresh water maker was Pacific Pure Water, which is owned by RRE and can be found in Uliga next to Rongelap Atoll city hall. Read More
Bread with a Boost
All the ingredients for this recipe are available in various Majuro stores! The boost is Wheat germ! This is the heart of the wheat kernel and is a rich source of protein and fiber. White flour has had the germ and bran removed from the kernel, which is why using a mixture of white and Read More
Batmon Comes to Majuro
The team at Microwave Films, led by scriptwriter and cameraman Jack Niedenthal, are about to go into production for their next film: Batmon im Mook. Stand by for details or, if you’re in Majuro, watch out for Jack’s camera in action!
Where You Can Buy the Jilel DVD
You can buy a copy of the Microwave Films feature Jilel: The Calling of the Shell at the following locations: Ez Price Mart, Li’l Party Favors, Entertainment Center, Marshall Islands Resort, Bilimon’s Store, and RRE Hotel reception.
Jaki-ed Revival Program
By KAREN EARNSHAW Happy Hands: This name of one of Majuro’s successful handicraft stores describes beautifully the weavers of the Marshalls Islands. To be a skilled weaver is to use your busy hands to be creative as you sit with a happy circle of friends and at the same time earn a living, greatly improving Read More
