Marshall Islands
Marshalls' president yet to decide on pursuing second term
The president of the Marshall Islands says she's yet to consider whether she'll have another go at becoming president. Audio
Marshall Islands readies for significant election
The upcoming election in the Marshall Islands is shaping up to be one of the most significant since independence. Audio
Unprecedented national election looms in Marshall Islands
A contentious lead up to an unprecedented national election in the Marshall Islands has revolved largely around a law banning off-shore voting that was recently declared unconstitutional.
Dengue cases in Marshalls pass 1000 mark
Dengue cases in the Marshall Islands passed the 1000 mark this week, as the government extended its national state of health emergency for another month in an effort to control the outbreak.
Marshalls strikes deal with Taiwan to boost connectivity
The president of the Marshall Islands says a deal struck with Taiwan will improve communication in the outer islands.
Marshall Islands to introduce pollution tax
The Marshall Islands plans to implement a fossil fuel tax, as the country weans itself off international budget support.
Marshall Islands absentee voters lose emergency motion
A last-ditch attempt to restore postal absentee balloting for next month's national election in the Marshall Islands has failed.
Leaking nuclear waste dome: Marshalls consider legal action
The Marshall Islands is exploring legal action against the US over a leaking nuclear-waste filled concrete dome. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 29 October 2019
The Marshall Islands mulls a lawsuit against the US over leaking nuclear waste; Locals near a leaking nickel mine in PNG say it's destroying their environment and livelihoods; Life is yet to return to… Audio
Marshalls mulls legal action against US over nuclear waste leak
The Marshall Islands is exploring legal action against the US over a leaking nuclear-waste filled concrete dome. Audio
Marshall Islands and Taiwan sign trade deal
The Marshall Islands and Taiwan have signed an economic cooperation agreement, in an effort to foster "even stronger" economic and trade links.
Marshalls endorses nuclear commission strategy
The Marshall Islands government has endorsed the adoption of a national nuclear commission strategy for the next three years.
$US29 million allocated for Marshall Islands' seawall
The Marshall Islands Government says World Bank funding will help it design and build a new seawall on Ebeye.
Marshalls aims for 20 percent renewable energy by 2020
Marshall Islands' president Hilda Heine has outlined how a huge spend on renewable energy will be used.
Marshalls elected to UN Human Rights Council
The Marshall Islands is among 14 new member countries elected to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Marshalls' opposition wants off-shore voting restored
In the wake of a Marshall Islands Supreme Court ruling declaring a Parliament law banning postal ballots unconstitutional, a battle is brewing among elected leaders and lawsuit plaintiffs.
US official charged with human smuggling and sale of Marshallese children
An elected official in the United States has been charged with human smuggling and the sale of Marshall Islands children.
Major investment in Marshall Islands maritime project
An investment of $US33 million is being made to upgrade maritime infrastructure in the Marshall Islands.
US sends team to Palau to jumpstart Compact review
US officials have held talks in Palau on renewing the Compact of Free Association agreement.
Marshall Islands declares national climate crisis
The Marshall Islands has declared a national climate crisis.
