Marshall Islands
Two die in chopper crash near Nauru
A fish-spotting helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from a purse seiner last week near Nauru, killing both the pilot and a passenger on impact, according an official with the fishing boat's agent…
Marshalls improves in US human trafficking ratings
The Marshall Islands has received its highest grade in six years from the US government's 2018 Trafficking in Persons report.
Marshalls assured US Compact and nuke ban compatible
The Compact of Free Association and the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) are legally compatible, according to a Harvard Law School review issued this week.
20 countries set tougher greenhouse gas emission targets
More than 20 nations have committed to "lead from the front" in setting new, tougher goals by 2020 to cut greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris climate agreement.
Marshalls draw hope from climate talks in Brussels
The Marshall Islands says international talks underway in Europe on contributions to reducing carbon emissions have been constructive.
Marshalls launches TB and leprosy screening
The Marshall Islands ministry of health has launched a programme to screen 26,000 people for tuberculosis and leprosy.
The Marshall Islands makes call for climate finance at G7
The president of the Marshall Islands has called on leaders of the world's wealthiest democracies to free up access to sustainable climate finance.
Law enforcement cooperation ramps up in US-affiliated islands
Law enforcement cooperation between the United States and its affiliated countries in the north Pacific is set to expand with the assignment of an FBI special agent in the region.
Bishop wraps up whirlwind island hop in Marshall Islands
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and a team of parliamentarians from Australia have wrapped up a whirlwind five-day visit to three north Pacific nations with a final stop in the Marshall Islands.
Bishop says Micronesia tour about empowering women not countering China
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop is visiting the Marshall Islands today and tomorrow amid concern about China's growing influence in the Pacific region.
Marshall Islands prepares to host Australia foreign minister
The Republic of Marshall Islands prepares to host Australia foreign minister amid China concerns. Audio
Mass tuberculosis and leprosy screening in Marshalls
Over 26,000 people in the Marshall Islands are to be targeted by a mass tuberculosis and leprosy screening programme which begins next week.
Hawaii 'vog' blankets Marshall Islands
Haze attributed to the ongoing Hawaii volcano eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii has blanketed some Marshall Islands, thousands of kilometres away.
Marshalls poet links climate change and nuke testing impacts
Marshall islands Poet links climate change and nuclear testing impacts on her community. Audio
Marshalls poet links climate change and nuke testing impacts
The plight of pregnant mothers and babies born during and after nuclear testing in the Pacific has been highlighted by a climate change activist from the Marshall Islands.
Marshalls focuses on reforming state owned enterprises
The Marshall Islands Ministry of Finance has launched a programme to reform state owned enterprises.
Marshallese poet draws attention to nuclear dome
A Marshall Islands poet has highlighted climate change, nuclear destruction and waste in a poem about a dome on Runit Island.
Marshalls local govt first to initiate, fund climate action
The Kwajalein Atoll Council is the first local government in the Marshall Islands to address growing concerns about the impact of climate change.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 27 April 2018
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio
Climate, migration, US on Micronesia summit agenda
The leaders of the nine states, territories and countries of Micronesia are gathering this week to thrash out issues including climate change, migration and their close but complicated relationship… Audio