Marshall Islands
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.
Marshall Islands expands Pacific-first Covid vaccines for fishermen
In the Marshall Islands, Covid vaccinations for commercial fishermen are being ramped up and expanded.
Marshalls trials solar powered outboard engines
The testing of a solar powered outboard engine for a locally-built catamaran in Majuro this week is part of a large-scale sustainable ocean transport program underway in the Marshall Islands.
Marshalls sees spike in domestic violence, depression, drug misuse
In fewer than six months, the number of domestic violence complaints lodged with the Marshall Islands High Court is already double the number of cases in all of 2020.
First Olympians: The fastest man in the Marshall Islands
Roman Cress began competing in athletics when he was 11 years-old and first represented the Marshall Islands at the 1999 South Pacific Games in Guam. Audio
Marshalls vaccinates fishermen in Majuro
The Marshall Islands launched Covid-19 vaccinations for commercial fishermen temporarily in port Majuro - possibly the first Pacific island to vaccinate fishermen.
Tuna transshipment in Majuro shows first sign of rebound
Tuna transshipment activity has begaun to rebound in the marshall islands after the government eased quarantine rules.
Pacific fisheries bloc opens new HQ in Majuro
A powerful Pacific island fisheries bloc opened a multi-million dollar, four-story headquarters in the Marshall Islands.
Marshalls parliament praises Army commander for Covid action
Marshall Islands parliament recognises US commander for supporting the goverment's Covid-19 response.
Lone Pacific voice calls for urgent climate action
The Marshall Islands has issued a plea for help and a call to action at the US Leaders Summit on Climate Change.
Climate-affected Marshall Islands don't intend to relocate
The Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Casten Nemra says his country's people have no intention of relocating due to sealevel rise.
