Marshall Islands
Marshalls deals with mumps outbreak
The Marshall Islands is dealing with an outbreak of mumps at local schools.
More protection orders in Marshalls
Women are seeking help from the Marshall Islands High Court for protection against domestic violence at a record-setting pace this year.
Marshalls pushes shipping industry for carbon target
The President of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine has renewed her country's call for the International Maritime Organisation to set a greenhouse gas target for the shipping industry.
Hopes research into Marshallese navigation will boost culture
A Harvard science professor wants to further document traditional Marshallese navigation methods to help boost the islands' indigenous culture.
Scientist says Marshallese wave navigation still has relevance
A book by a Harvard Science Professor is helping spark interest in the traditional Marshallese navigation technique of wave piloting. Audio
Marshall Islands marks 71 years since start of US nuclear tests on Bikini
The Marshall Islands today marked the 71st anniversary since the United States began its nuclear testing on Bikini Atoll in 1946.
Mass TB screeing underway in Marshall Islands
A mass screening and treatment programme for tuberculosis is being conducted in the Marshall Islands.
Women in Marshall Islands more willing to seek protection orders
During the first six weeks of 2017, the Marshall Islands High Court has seen the most ever violence protection requests from women seeking safety from abusive partners.
Trump order could affect free associates
President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order that could affect entry to the United States of people from countries in free association with the US.
Marshalls on holistic national approach to ocean management
The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority is bringing together people from around the country in April to develop a sustainable oceans policy.
Marshall Islands focusing on trafficking
The Marshall Islands Government has emphasised its commitment to fighting human trafficking. Audio
Marshalls detains Philippines fishing boat
A Philippines fishing boat has been prevented from entering the Marshall Islands and confined to their vessel after arriving in the country without a fishing licence or advance communication with…
The voices are different - Pacific women in politics
The Pacific has some of the lowest rates of women's participation in politics in the world but some women are taking a stand to lift their numbers.
Marshall Islands cheque forgery problems highlighted
The Marshall Islands parliament has again been urged to bring in laws to stop cheque forgeries by government workers.
Marshall Islands declares health emergency
The Marshall Islands has declared a health emergency to respond to recent outbreaks of Hepatitis A and the Zika virus.
Jakarta urges Pacific to recognise Palestine
Indonesia has called on Pacific island countries to immediately recognise Palestine.
More women reporting domestic violence in Marshall Islands
More women in the Marshall Islands are reporting domestic violence thanks to a new process for requesting temporary protection orders against abusive spouses or partners.
Marshall Islands set to slash diesel dependence
The Marshall Islands is a step closer towards cutting its dependence on diesel with the approval of a loan to help fund a major solar energy project. Audio
Tradewinds for 24 January 2017
Palau aims for high-end tourism; CNMI hopes for change to US foreign labour policy; Plans for a breadfruit industry in Tonga, and; The Marshall Islands opt for more solar energy. Audio
"Rush" of internet activity in Marshalls after 3-week blackout
A three-week internet blackout in the Marshall Islanders has come to an end following the completion of repair work to the country's submarine cable. Audio
