Marshall Islands
World Bank approves maritime funding for FSM, Marshalls
The World Bank has approved more than $US70 million in grants for the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islanders file lawsuits to restore absentee voting
Marshall Islanders living in the United States have stepped up action to overturn a 2016 law passed by parliament eliminating the nation's postal absentee voting system.
Marshall Islanders lost at sea from Kwajalein
After several days of searching for two Marshall Islands men lost at sea from Kwajalein Atoll last week, the US Coast Guard has called off its search.
Mouth cancer predicted to rise in Marshalls due to betel nut chewing
The addictive properties of betel nut, especially when combined with tobacco, are leading to the pervasive use of the chewed substance in the Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands opens diplomatic ties with eSwatini
The Marshall Islands has established diplomatic relations with eSwatini.
Marshall Islands sets goals for next four years
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has set out its development goals for the next four years in an agreement signed with the Pacific Community, or SPC.
US Senate to consider compo for Guam radiation victims
A bill introduced in the US Senate could see those exposed to nuclear radiation on Guam given compensation.
'Climate adaptation is not defeat, it’s defence'
The level of global action to adapt to climate change must be ramped up to meet the scale of the problem, according to the head of the Global Center on Adaptation, Patrick Vekooijen.
Women in the Pacific push for gender equality
Women leaders from across the Pacific have gathered in the Marshall Islands to push for better gender equality in the region. Audio
Marshall Islands lays first charges to combat baby traffickers
Three people have been charged with offences relating to the illegal adoption of Marshallese babies.
Marshall Islands 'disappointed' at EU blacklisting
The Marshall Islands government has responded with disappointment over the latest tax blacklisting by the European Union - the second time the country has been blacklisted in 15 months.
Fiji, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands added to EU tax blacklist
The European Union has added Fiji, Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands to an extensive tax blacklist.
Marshall Islands rules out relocation in climate fight
The Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine says her government won't consider relocating its citizens in response to climate change.
Marshall Islands plans to raise islands to escape sea level rise
Facing possible extinction from rising sea levels, the Marshall Islands is for the first time focusing on how to raise islands in this atoll nation.
Senior US officials visit three Micronesian countries
A senior United States delegation has met with leaders from the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau and Marshall Islands.
Three fisheries milestones in Majuro
Forum Fisheries Agency Director General Manu Tupou-Roosen hailed a series of fisheries milestones for the region accomplished on Friday afternoon in the Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands recognises Venezuela's Juan Guaido
The Marshall Islands government has recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president.
Marshalls vow to strengthen ties with Taiwan
The Marshall Islands has pledged to further promote bilateral ties with Taiwan.
Marshall enlists blockchain expert
The Marshall Islands has enlisted renowned blockchain expert, Steve Tendon, to help it develop its cryptocurrency.
Questions over Chinese fishing vessel aground in Marshalls
Questions are being asked about what a Chinese-flagged fish carrier, which ran aground last week, was doing in the Marshall Islands.