Banks
Bank of Marshall Islands: This bank is the main source of loans to residents. It is located in Uliga, next to the post office and opposite RRE Hotel. The bank’s long-time President is Patrick Chen. All banking services are available. bankmar@ntamar.net (692) 625-3636 Bank of Guam: Located in the Island Pride Supermarket building in Delap. Read More
Meaning of Atoll Names
The English spelling of the word ‘marshall’ (as opposed to the American spelling of one ‘l’) means an officer connected to public security or, as a verb, to gather together a group of people. The islands are named after the British captain John Marshall, of the HMS Scarborough, who charted much of the island group Read More
Shopping Tips
Despite the fact that just about everything you buy in Majuro is either shipped or flown in from either the US, Asia (particularly Taiwan or China), Australia or New Zealand, you will find that the prices of most goods are relatively competitive with ‘mainland’ prices. There are highs and lows, though. For example, one of the best food Read More
Books: 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 is the stirring account of Read More
Checking in to Majuro
Dock your dinghy at the Shoreline
The following is not the official protocol, but merely a suggested way of clearing into the Marshall Islands. Please note that the Immigration division requests that you notify them by email well in advance of arrival (rmi_majuro@immigration.gov.mh). The Marshall Islands capital is one of the easiest places in the Pacific to clear in, with everything Read More
Eating Out Guide
For a relatively small city, Majuro has a tremendous range of restaurants and cafes to suit all budgets and tastes. All the main hotels sport up-scale eateries, while smaller eateries and Asian restaurants can be found almost every few hundred yards in the downtown area. As well, you will find sidewalk barbecues with local women Read More
Tide Table at RRE Hotel
This US bar/restaurant style venue has long been a popular spot for locals and tourists The menu is extensive, but specialties are the burgers and fish ‘n chips. The soups are usually very good. The Tide Table has theme nights, including Mexican on Tuesdays. Conference Room: The Kibedrikdrik Room is the fanciest conference room on Read More
Mooring Locations
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club’s free moorings, which were created thanks to a grant from the United Nations Development Program, are at Eneko Island (No. 1 … called Enegu on the chart) and Enemanet Island (No. 2). The Yacht Club also has a mooring off the Marshall Islands Resort (No. 5), but this costs $1 a Read More
Mieco Beach Yacht Club
Become a Mieco Beach Yacht Club Member Individual memberships are $20. Couples are $30 (two cards). Renewals are $15 for individuals and $20 each for couples. Memberships are renewed at the end of October each year. The card offers members great discounts around town (see below for details and to download the Mieco Beach Yacht Club membership Read More
