Marshall Islands
The Other Cold War
The crew of the Rainbow Warrior should have felt safe and welcome when they arrived in Auckland, New Zealand. We all know what happened next, and who was responsible. But how much do you know about… Audio
Introducing: The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior
You probably know about the last moments of the Rainbow Warrior. But what do you know about the Greenpeace ship’s last voyage before it was bombed by the French in New Zealand in 1985? Where had it… Audio
'Lessons of nuclear testing in RMI are lessons for the world' - UNOHCHR
The UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR) has held a dialogue meeting to examine the nuclear testing legacy in the Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands calls for 'precautionary approach' to deep sea mining
Speaking on the second day of the UNGA in New York, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine said that "the world's oceans are too fragile to turn into a speculative experiment".
Bikinians sue US trustee bank for 'loss' of $90 million
Bikini Islanders have filed a lawsuit in the United States against Arden Trust Company seeking aid from a US court for the return of tens of millions of dollars.
Marshalls call for independent review of Fukushima release
The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release. Audio
Marshall Islands goes with other Pacific nations on Fukushima
President Hilda Heine has decided to join other Pacific countries in recognising "the IAEA as the authority on nuclear safety".
NZ gives more than $6 million to support 'resilient and prosperous Marshall Islands'
The $6.2 m project is aimed at boosting cooperation between the two nations and making island communities more resilient, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
Marshall Islands senator says 'collaboration' key to create respect for women and girls
Health, education, climate change and economic stability are the most pressing issues facing women and children in the Marshall Islands, Marshall Islands politician Daisy Alik-Momotaro says.
Marshallese women call for nuclear justice
Women continue to fight for justice, 70 years after the first nuclear tests by the US caused devastation on the people and environment of the Marshall Islands, Netani Rika writes.
AI-powered cameras to broadcast Marshall Islands first ever futsal match
Artificial intelligence is taking a major leap forward in sport in the form of unmanned cameras that will broadcast the Marshall Islands' first ever futsal match against Micronesia on Monday.
Micronesian Games open in Majuro
The Micronesian Games kicked off in Majuro with a gala celebration that featured sports delegations from 10 islands within the Micronesian region.
Marshall Islands, then and now
Feature - About 2,500 years ago, before the Europeans set foot in the Marshall Islands, life for the Marshallese was very different.
Environment kept in play at Kwajalein army base
The US Army says the environmental team, working under an agreement with the Marshall Islands, pays special attention to several animal and plant species.
Some rain but also continued drought in US Pacific
Agricultural strain has been reported from assessment teams and residents from islands across Yap State, including taro patches drying up and yellowing crops.
Severe drought in parts of Micronesia region
Drought conditions in parts of the Micronesia region have been upgraded from severe to extreme.
Marshall Islands launches COFA public review
Analysis - The Compact is expected to be endorsed by early next month following the parliament review. But the US nuclear test legacy remains an open question as to how it will play out.
'Leaving us high and dry': Will US Congress break the Compact roadblock?
The over five-month log-jam blocking US Congress approval of the Compacts of Free Association for the three North Pacific nations in Micronesia could end in the next few days.
Kili Island situation improving, but more work needed to fix issues
Life has improved for the people living on Kili Island in the Marshall Islands following the declaration of a state of emergency. Audio
President Heine signs executive order to fix energy issues
The Marshall Islands has declared a state of emergency for its energy company, which it says faces "critical challenges" in delivering reliable power.
