Marshall Islands
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.
Austronesian links promoted in Taiwan-Marshall Islands deal
The Marshall Islands and Taiwan have signed a deal to promote Austronesian languages and culture.
Marshalls' Compact Trust Fund loses $US18m in late 2018
The Marshall Islands government's Compact Trust Fund has lost $US17.9 million dollars - 4.5 percent of the value of the total fund - during October and November.
Marshall Islands steps up state owned enterprise reform
The Marshall Islands government is pushing stepped-up reform of the nation's state owned enterprises in 2019, following initial efforts with limited results last year.
Marshalls and Kiribati hit by unseasonal storm
A tropical depression north of the equator has caused flooding in Western Kiribati and the Marshall Islands.
Sick Marshall Islanders struggling in US
Marshall Islanders living in Oklahoma are struggling to access state and federal healthcare services.
US deportations of Marshall Islanders jump in 2018
The number of Marshall Islanders deported from the United States in fiscal year 2018 jumped compared to the previous year.
Marshall Islands leads by example at COP24 with green power plans
The Marshall Islands is leading by example at the COP24 climate meeting in Poland as it launched its road map to decarbonise its electricity sector by 2050.
Marshall Islands plans carbon neutral electricity production
The Marshall Islands is leading by example in the battle against climate change at the UN climate summit in Poland.
Fisherman snares cocaine in Marshall Islands
A fisherman on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands got more than he bargained for when he pulled in his throw net last week.
Children's growth focus of new money for Marshall Islands
Poor growth in Marshallese children has prompted President Hilda Heine to seek assistance from the World Bank which has responded with a $USD12million Early Childhood Development grant.
Global summit calls for more climate change financing
The leaders of nearly 50 governments are calling for more international climate change financing for vulnerable countries.
Marshall Islands sets new UN climate targets
The Marshall Islands has set new binding climate targets and encouraged other countries to follow suit. Audio
Pacific nations call for action on climate change
The Marshall Islands has set new binding climate targets and encouraged other countries to follow suit. Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 20 November 2018
French Polynesia's president admits to lying about French nuclear tests being clean; APEC summit in PNG dominated by US China jousting; Fiji's Bainimarama wins another four years in power, while… Audio
Virtual Climate Summit chaired by Marshall Islands this week
The environmental group Greenpeace is staging a flotilla in the Marshall Islands this week as part of the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Virtual Summit. Audio
Marshall Islands, Cook Islands blamed for reform block at IMO
The Cook Islands and the Marshall Islands could be hampering transparency reform at the International Maritime Organisation, an international NGO said.
Marshall Islands president narrowly survives no confidence vote
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine survived a vote of no confidence on Monday afternoon, as parliament split evenly 16-16.
'It is baseless' - Marshalls President, facing ouster, blames Chinese influence
Concern over a proposed utopia for foreign investment in the Marshall Islands has exploded, with the country's president blaming Chinese influence for a no confidence motion brought against her. Audio
Marshalls President, facing ouster, blames Chinese influence
The Marshall Islands President, Hilda Heine, says an impending vote of no confidence against her is part of a Chinese-backed effort to take over one of the country's atolls. Audio
