Marshall Islands
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.
Marshalls Supreme Court rules voting law unconstitutional
The Marshall Islands Supreme Court has ruled a three-year-old law banning the use of postal absentee ballots for national elections is unconstitutional.
Marshall Islands extends dengue health emergency
The Marshall Islands extended its declaration of a national health emergency for another month Friday as dengue fever cases continue to mount.
US govt to fund study of Marshall Islands nuclear dome water
The US government has announced US$1.6 million in funding to investigate the water surrounding a radioactive dome in the Marshall Islands.
EU to remove Marshall Islands from tax blacklist
The European Union is expected to remove the Marshall Islands from a tax blacklist this week.
US test missile lands in Marshalls after cross Pacific flight
A missile launched as a test from the United States mainland has landed in Marshall Islands waters.
Pacific Islands Forum: Micronesia backing Zackios to take over
Marshall Islands' Ambassador to the United States has been nominated for the post of Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Marshalls' copra production to soar on back of subsidy
Copra production is set to reach record levels in the Marshall Islands.
