Marshall Islands
Heavy out-migration underlines economic conditions in Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands had its highest-ever sustained out-migration over the past five years, according to a statistical report released earlier this week.
Preliminary census results in the Marshall Islands show poverty worry
Preliminary data released by the Marshall Islands government from its late 2021 national census indicates rampant poverty in the north Pacific nation.
Australian Foreign Minister visits Majuro, Nauru
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived in the Marshall Islands this week to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
UNHRC adopts resolution on Marshall Islands' nuclear legacy
We have suffered the cancer of the nuclear legacy for far too long and we need to find a way forward to a better future for our people says Marshall Islands representative to UNHRC.
Marshall Islands calls off talks after no US response on nuclear legacy plan
The Marshall Islands has pulled the plug on talks with the US aimed at finalising aspects of the Compact of Free Association, under which Washington provides its former colony with aid and assistance. Audio
Marshalls leader's stark warning to world on rising sea levels
The Marshall Islands president has warned that if the world does not act to save Pacific nations from rising sea levels then "there is really no United Nations at all."
Marshalls praised for Covid action, helps Chuuk with PaxLovid
The Marshall Islands has been praised by a United States Health and Human Services official for a "superb" response to Covid.
'Time to move on' as Marshalls drops three-year state of health disaster
The Marshall Islands has lifted its state of health disaster after three years, and opened its borders to normal travel.
Former president decries 'black eye' for Marshalls following bribery scandal
A former Marshall Islands President wants to know what the government will do about officials involved in a bribery scandal.
US extradites naturalised Marshallese citizens in alleged bribery scheme
Two naturalised Marshallese citizens have been indicted by the US Department of Justice on bribery charges.
As covid cases drop, Marshall Islands praised for 'unprecedented' response
United States-based medical doctors have praised the Marshall Islands for an "unprecedented" response to its first covid outbreak, as the positive case numbers declined dramatically this week after a…
Marshall Islands sees fast Covid spread
Marshall Islands' health authorities scrambling to stay on top of fast-moving Covid-19 outbreak.
Marshall Islands sees first Covid-19 spread
The Marshall Islands has lost its Covid-free status after tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Clearing legal block to PIF participation priority for Marshalls govt
Sorting Forum block high on Marshalls agenda. Audio
Marshall Islands gear up to join Covid-19 world
The Marshall Islands is to end its Covid-19 managed quarantine measures, which have been in place for two years.
Media warned over 'drowning islands' climate change narrative
"It is possible for us to change the world - individual action make a difference, combined they can lead to critical systemic change," she said.
More Pacific Islands Forum summit leaders pull out
The number of leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum summit has dropped further, with the Marshall Islands president and Cook Islands prime minister pulling out.
US-Marshalls resume long-stalled talks
Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the United States and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement in the Compact of Free Association…
New fund for Marshallese women moves into high gear
A recently launched Taiwan-funded small loan programme for Marshall Islands women entrepreneurs has issued over US$200,000 in its first four months of operation, the loan fund administrator said on…
Passenger service for Majuro resumes after three-month hiatus
United Airlines resume passenger service to Majuro following the completion of emergency renovation work at Amata Kabua International Airport's main terminal.