Marshall Islands Seal
The official seal of the Marshall Islands was approved in 1986. Follows is what is symbolizes: The centerpiece is the Angel of Peace with outstretched wings. Around the angel from the top and moving clockwise are the following… First, is the 24-point star representing the 21 municipalities of the Republic. The four long rays represent Read More
Marshall Islands Passport
Applications and Citizenship Rules
If you are a citizen, here is what you need to know about getting a Marshall Islands passport if you are in the United States. This information can also be found on the RMI Embassy in Washington DC website. General Information for RMI Passport The Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of the Read More
Presidents of the Marshall Islands
On January 6, 2020 David Kabua was elected President of the Marshall Islands. If you would prefer a digital copy of the Presidents of the Marshall islands, here you go: Late Iroojlaplap and President Amata Kabua 1979-1996Late Iroojlaplap and President Imata Kabua 1997-2000President Kessai H. Note (first commoner to be president) 2000-2008Late President Litokwa Tomeing Read More
Names of RMI Ministries
Minister in Assistance to the President and Environment: Bremity LakjohnMinister of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Kalani KanekoMinister of Finance, Banking, and Postal Services: David PaulMinister of Health and Human Services: Ota KisinoMinister of Education, Sports, and Training: Joe Bejang resigned on December 3, 2024. Replacement TBA.Minister of Justice, Immigration, and Labor: Wisely ZackhrasMinister of Natural Read More
President’s Office Newsletter
4 In early August, 2016, the Office of the President launched a newsletter called Kidid Kwōjkwōj. In her welcome to the new publication, President Hilda Heine explained the meaning of the title: “In the olden days, when Kidid, a wandering tattler, visited our islands, people believed that was a sign of good tidings. Kwōjkwōj means communion or feast. Through Read More
National Government
The Constitution of the Marshall Islands entered into force on May 1, 1979, at which time the parliament chose Iroij Amata Kabua to be the country’s first president. In 1983, the Marshall Islands signed a Compact of Free Association with the United States, which entered into force in 1986. Under the Compact, the country is Read More
Nitijela members
The people voted in as Members of Parliament in the Marshall Islands Nitijela are as follows: (source RMI Election 2023 The following are the current Ministers of Cabinet as of January 9, 2024: Minister in Assistance to the President and Environment: Bremity Lakjohn Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Kalani Kaneko Minister of Finance, Banking, Read More
Marshall Islands Mayors
December 21, 2023, the unofficial mayoral winners according to www.rmielection.com: Ailinglaplap: Riming Ring Ailuk: Dancy Alfred Arno: Baji Danny Aur: Hesa Kaious Ebon: Almenson Naisher Enewetak: Jackson Ading Jabat: Heinkey Lomwe Jaluit: Alington Robert Kili/Bikini/Ejit: Tommy Irujiman Jibok Kwajalein: Hirata Kabua Lae: Telmong Kabua Lib: Winlan Sheet Likiep: Nicholas deBrum Majuro: Ladie Jack Maloelap: William Read More
Immigration Guidelines
The following are the guidelines for entering RMI: This is the website for Marshall Islands Immigration ( Marshall Islands – Division of Immigration – RMI Divison of Immigration, Marshall Islands Immigration, Marshall Islands VISA, RMI Border Control (rmiimmigration.org) ), but please note the email address at the bottom of the home is WRONG: The correct Read More
President Resigns After Vote
To be updated. Watch this space!
Tuesday, January 26, 2016: President Casten Nemra stood down today following a vote of no confidence with the numbers 21 to 12. Nitijela Counsel Divine Waiti confirmed for Speaker Ken Kedi that a vote for President could be held as early as tomorrow. Earlier notes in the power struggle follow. Friday, January 15, 2016: President Read More
