Marshall Islands
Marshalls Senator appeals for school assistance
A Marshall Islands senator has asked the government to urgently help private schools with fears many are on the verge of collapse.
Pair still missing in Marshalls Waters
A week long search in Marshall Islands waters for a small boat carrying two people has so far been fruitless.
Poverty in Marshalls 'worse' than figures suggest
A domestic poverty line calculation for the Marshall Islands shows that up to 37 percent of the population lives below a basic needs income level.
Marshalls must improve data collection to achieve SDGs
The Marshall Islands has been told that achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals will be difficult unless the quality of data can be improved. Audio
Sport: Rio Olympics a stepping stone for Marshalls
The Marshall Islands is taking a long-term approach to the Olympic Games.
Poor academic results in Marshall Islands concerning
Marshall Islands education authorities admit academic results that are some of the worst in the Pacific are concerning. Audio
Some Marshall Islands academic results the lowest in the Pacific
Academic results for some students in the Marshall Islands are the lowest in the Pacific.
Fisheries revenue management needed "yesterday"
Revenue from commercial fishing licences has soared in the Marshall Islands over the last decade, prompting calls for better financial management.
Pacific anti nuke campaigners call for continued vigilance
Campaigners for a nuclear free Pacific say they still need to be vigilant because the region is becoming increasingly militarised. Audio
Marshalls urges US to help it combat human trafficking
Marshall Islands says the US should criticise less and help more with the country's human trafficking problem.
Marshalls demands US re-think on trafficking listing
A U.S. Government report claims the Marshall Islands is one of the worst in the world for human trafficking.
Hopes for more resettlement options for Bikini Islanders
More resettlement options could be available to Bikini Islanders if new legislation is passed in the US.
PNG and Marshalls at bottom of human trafficking report
Papua New Guinea and the Marshall Islands have received the worst ranking in a United States government report on human trafficking. Audio
Pacific US Army base education program faces possible elimination
US Army schools in Marshall Islands could lose funding as a result of an ongoing review.
Hopes trafficking report will spur action in Marshalls
Hopes new Marshall Islands government will have greater political will to combat human trafficking.
Marshalls, PNG rank poorly in US human trafficking report
The Marshall Islands and PNG are the worst ranked Pacific in the latest US human trafficking report.
Drought-hit Marshall Islands to get relief
The remote regions of the Marshall Islands are receiving much needed relief this week after being hit by drought conditions since late last year. Audio
Drought relief begins for outer Marshall Islands
A Marshall Islands government vessel loaded with tonnes of drought relief has headed out to 10 remote atolls and two outer islands.
Programme to boost disaster and climate resilience
A series of projects to strengthen resilience to disasters and climate change have been launched this week.
Call for accountability over poisoned Marshalls fish
A Marshall Islands Senator says there needs to be accountability for the contamination of fish around Kwajalein Atoll which could threaten a major local food source. Audio
