Marshall Islands
Illegal fishing in Pacific much lower than 2016 level, says report
The problem of illegal fishing in the Pacific is far less than a 2016 report that estimated losses of over US$600 million a year.
Marshall Islands maintains Covid-free status amid surges in neighboring nations
The remarkable spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant globally appeared to play out for the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Palau in different ways this week.
Major US airline suspends service to Majuro
United Airlines has suspended flights into and out of the Marshall Islands capital, Majuro, because of safety issues at the airport, effectively cutting off passenger travel from the capital to the…
Marshall Islands airport terminal ‘unsafe’
The Marshall Islands President David Kabua has described the Majuro terminal as being in "bad shape" and "dangerous for the public."
Three US Army personnel test positive for Covid at Marshall Islands border
The US Army ignored agreed-to Covid prevention rules for entry into the Marshall Islands this week and the result was the first border cases of Covid in the Marshall Islands in over a year.
World Bank says Marshalls needs people-focused solutions
A World Bank report says the Marshall Islands must focus on people-centered development to overcome a range of economic challenges the atoll nation is being confronted with.
Preliminary Marshalls census data showing population decline
Preliminary census results in the Marshall Islands are showing a dramatic decline in the country's population. Audio
Marshall Islands moves to reduce world's strictest Covid-quarantine
The Marshall Islands government has announced the Hawaii portion of quarantine for entry will be reduced to three days starting in January.
Marshall Islands census numbers show heavy out-migration
The preliminary results of the Marshall Islands national census are startling. Instead of expected modest growth, the Marshall Islands has seen a 26 percent drop in its population.
US leaders press White House on Marshall Islands talks
Politicians have increased pressure on the US government over Compact negotiations with Palau, Marshall Islands and FSM, and unresolved issues from nuclear testing.
Certifying group ramps up pressure on regional fisheries organization
Every year, a potential showdown looms between Pacific island countries and distant water fishing nations at the annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.
Boat of US paralympian Angela Madsen found in Marshall Islands
The boat used by American paralympian Angela Madsen on her ill-fated attempt in mid-2020 to paddle solo from California to Hawaii has washed up on a remote atoll in the Marshall Islands.
Micronesian Games pushed back a year
The every-four-year Micronesian Games have been postponed due to ongoing uncertainty about Covid and restricted travel in the region.
Marshall Islands calls for global collaboration on twin crises
The Marshall Islands is urging collective global action over both the climate crisis and the pandemic.
Marshall Islands national census nears completion
The national census of the Marshall Islands is nearing completion, with most of two urban centers and remote outer islands completed.
COP26: Small Marshall Islands delegation hopes for big impact
The Marshall Islands hopes to see the global spotlight focused on climate adaptation and mitigation financing as world leaders and climate negotiators come together for the annual COP26 climate…
Milestone book features the Marshall Islands fishing story
The story of how the Marshall Islands went from being a bystander in commercial fishing in the Pacific to operating the world's busiest tuna transshipment port is documented in a groundbreaking new…
Micronesian countries urge Taiwan involvement at UN
Leaders of several Pacific Islands nations have told the UN General Assembly that Taiwan should be able to participate fully in the UN and World Health system.
Pacific correspondent Susana Lei'ataua
There is 2 days of lockdown for mass Covid vaccinations in Samoa, as Pasifika community vaccination events are underway in South Auckland and Wellington, and in Fiji and New Caledodna 15-17 year olds… Audio
Micronesian leaders to set up permanent secretariat
The leaders of the five independent Micronesian states are planning to set up a formal secretariat on Nauru.
