Marshall Islands
Radioactivity still persists in Marshall Islands after nuclear tests, warn scientists
New research shows radioactivity still persists in parts of the Marshall Islands from nuclear testing in the 1940s and 50s. Audio
Bikini Atoll too radioactive to resettle - new research
Soil on four isles of the Marshall Islands has higher concentrations of nuclear radiation than is found near Chernobyl, new research suggests.
Marshalls says US unfair in latest human trafficking report
The Marshall Islands foreign minister has questioned a US government report which said the country wasn't doing enough to combat human trafficking.
Stunted growth in teens a major problem in Marshall Islands
A startlingly high number of teenage students in the Marshall Islands capital Majuro were found to have stunted growth, according to a new report.
US agency involved in Marshalls' adoptions suspended
An American adoption agency has had its accreditation suspended after a Honolulu media outlet revealed its involvement in illegal Marshallese adoptions.
UN failing to prevent tragedies - Hilda Heine
The United Nations continues to let politics cloud its judgement and is failing to prevent tragedies, the President of the Marshall Islands says.
Climate crisis, nuclear waste and Trump: Marshall Islands struggling to stay above water
The Marshall Islands is struggling to stay above water but its President says she saved her breath rather than try to persuade Donald Trump to hear its climate change message.
Growing concern over Marshall Islands nuclear dome
There's growing concern over a nuclear waste-filled dome in the Marshall Islands which may be leaking. Audio
Fiji and Marshall Islands call for EU to up climate change targets
EU member states have blocked the grouping from committing to a net-zero carbon emissions target for 2050.
Marshalls postal voting legal challenge leaps first hurdle
A civil lawsuit filed against the Marshall Islands Chief Electoral Officer to restore postal absentee voting has passed its first hurdle.
Audit needed of Marshall Islands nuclear 'coffin' - Pacific Islands Forum
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has called for an audit of a nuclear dome in the Marshall Islands which may be leaking, adding to mounting concern over the radioactive waste-filled…
Fishing boats collide in busy Marshalls harbour
A fishing vessel owned by Tri-Marine subsidiary, National Fisheries Development Ltd, nearly sank on Sunday after being rammed in Majuro harbour in the Marshall Islands.
Big plans for Majuro - the Pacific's busiest transhipment port
A major upgrade is planned for the Pacific's busiest transhipment port in the Marshall Islands.
New education initiative for Arkansas Marshallese
Marshall Islanders in the US State of Arkansas are to benefit from a dedicated new education centre.
Volunteer teaching group halts service in Marshall Islands
A United States-based volunteer teaching program that has served the Marshall Islands for 17 years wrapped up its operations this week as part of a worldwide review of its program.
Pacific allies voice support for Taiwan at WHO meeting
Taiwan's Pacific allies have rallied behind its bid to join the World Health Organisation, or WHO.
Climate change missing from Trump's Pacific meeting - analysts
Pacific analysts say a meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Freely Associated States has ignored climate change.
Marshalls boot out companies implicated in Russian scandal
Two Marshall Islands-registered corporations associated with what has been reported as possibly the "biggest money-laundering scheme in history" had their registrations revoked by the Trust Company of…
US reaffirms security ties with Palau, Marshall Islands, FSM
The United States has reaffirmed security cooperation with Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia after an historic presidential meeting.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 May 2019
The Cook Islands secretary of health, Josephine Herman, said the country is managing to contain the latest outbreak of dengue; The local government of Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands has bought… Audio