Marshall Islands
Marshalls call for study of US military base pollution
A senator from Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, David Paul, says chemical contamination of fish there is 'a public health concern of epic proportion.'
More cocaine washed ashore in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands police say 18 kg of cocaine has washed up on Enewetak Atoll, the former United States nuclear weapons testing site.
No damage after fishing vessel pulled off Majuro reef
A large Taiwanese fishing vessel was successfully pulled off a reef in the Marshall Islands capital, Majuro, late on Friday, over a week after it ran aground.
Marshalls' hit with pink eye epidemic
An epidemic of conjunctivitis has hit the Marshall Islands, with 290 cases reported on Majuro Atoll last week.
Police trained to deal with gender violence
Police from around the region have gathered in Pohnpei for a workshop aimed at improving how they deal with gender violence and discrimination against women.
Rescued Kiribati sea-drifters arrive in Marshalls
Four men from Kiribati who were rescued after nearly a month at sea have arrived in the Marshall Islands and are awaiting repatriation this weekend.
Marshalls govt seeks to avert pension fund collapse
The Marshall Islands government is looking at ways to prevent the collapse of the country's pension fund.
Marshalls pension fund on brink of collapse
Marshall Islanders have been told their pension fund is just a few years away from collapse.
Obama declares Marshalls drought a disaster
The United States president, Barack Obama, has declared the severe drought in the Marshall Islands a disaster, opening emergency federal funding.
ADB grant to assist Marshalls with drought
The Asian Development Bank and the Marshall Islands have signed a deal to help the country tackle the effects of a severe drought.
Pacific farmers using web tools for market updates
Young farmers in the Pacific are being taught web and social media skills to help them earn more, and to share information with other farmers in the region.
$50 million revamp for Ebeye in Marshalls Islands
The small Marshall Islands island of Ebeye has launched a $US50 million for a five-year-long infrastructure revamp.
$50 million revamp for Marshall Island
A small atoll in the Marshall Islands, Ebeye, has launched a five year-long infrastructure revamp at the cost of $50 million. Audio
Calls for Marshall Islands govt to tackle domestic violence
An advocate for domestic violence victims in the Marshall Islands says the government needs to do more to combat the high rate of domestic violence incidents in the country.
Marshallese women seek protection from domestic abuse
Marshall Islands women are seeking legal help to prevent domestic violence more than ever before.
Marshall Islands succeeding at keeping Zika at bay
The Marshall Islands has kept the Zika virus at bay since the first confirmed case was documented at the beginning of February.
Accountability problems in Marshall Islands embassies
Spending and accountability by Marshall Islands embassies and consulates were found to be lacking in many areas for the fifth consecutive year by Deloitte auditors.
Pacific farmers to test organic soil for climate resilience
Farmers across the Pacific are to take part in research looking at how organic farming contributes to healthy soil, and soil resilience to climate change. Farmers across the Pacific are...
Little water left as Micronesia struggles with drought
Some parts of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands are experiencing their worst drought in recorded history, with some atolls close to running out of drinking water.
Little water left as Micronesia struggles with long drought
Some parts of Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands are experiencing their worst drought in recorded history, with some atolls close to running out of drinking water. Audio