Marshall Islands
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
Marshall Islands fishing boat killing goes to trial
A Vietnamese fisherman who allegedly killed a vessel officer will go on trial in the Marshall Islands in early May for murder.
Losing Marshalls candidates take key roles
Five candidates who lost election bids in the November national election were named in key government positions by the Marshall Islands nitijela or parliament on Thursday.
More ocean inundation for Marshall Islands ahead
Authorities have warned of more high tides in the Marshall Islands this week, with a combination of stormy seas and a king tide.
Marshalls' testimony at anti-nuke hearing "powerful"
The lawyer representing the Marshall Islands in its international anti-nuclear case says this month's hearings at The Hague have shone a light on the lack of formal talks on nuclear disarmament.