Harvesting water in Ailuk
The following article was published in the Marshall Islands Journal, September 4, 2015. By Karen Earnshaw While water makers are being installed, along with their complementary solar panel or wind generator power systems, around the Marshalls, one group is working on devising a simpler, cheaper method of ensuring communities have enough fresh water for survival Read More
CNN on Climate Change in RMI
Where do you go when your country vanishes because of climate change? In June, 2015, CNN’s John Sutter visited the Marshall Islands to find the surprising answer. Author’s note: Cary and I have lived in Majuro since 1998. In 2015, we have witnessed more inundations and stronger winds than ever before.
Yacht Alucia Heads to Bikini
January 6, 2015: The superyacht Alucia arrived in Marshall Islands Tuesday and is expected to soon voyage to Jaluit Atoll and then on to Bikini Atoll where its crew will do underwater research for a number of weeks. Bikinian Edward Maddison, the atoll’s senior diver, will be present to observe the research. The 185-foot vessel is Read More
Picnic at Enemanet Island
Christmas morning at Enemanet: All the moorings are full and all the cruisers, many of whom arrived in the past month, are busily making delicious dishes for Christmas lunch ashore. The yachties purchased their picnic permit from the offices of Pacific International Inc. ($25 for the group) and say thanks to the Kramers for lending Read More
Super Yachts Visit RMI
November, 2014: The super yachts Senses, Ethereal, and Dragonfly are all in the Marshall Islands, exploring the beautiful outer islands. The yacht owners were tempted to come to RMI with the promise of pristine water and weather and that nobody would be around to bother them in the outer islands. It’s hoped that they enjoy Read More
Dear Matafele Peinam
By Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner
Marshallese poet Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner spoke on behalf of civil society during the opening ceremony of the UN Climate Summit in New York City in September 2014. Watch the clip from the United Nations below and then check out her blog at https://jkijiner.wordpress.com/ Kathy is a poet, writer, journalist and teacher, currently working as an instructor at Read More
Gunnar Has Lots to Say
There are 1,059 registered species of fish living in, or should I say below, the nation that is made up of 29 coral atolls and five islands. By GUNNAR GARFORS The Marshall Islands is ranked as one of the 25 least visited countries in the world, by significant blogger and globe-trotter Gunnar Garfors. The RMI Read More