Marshall Islands
Mumps outbreak in US linked to Marshalls outbreak
A health consultant to the Marshall Islands says a mumps outbreak in Arkansas State last year could be linked to the current outbreak in the Marshalls.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 20 June 2017
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Mumps outbreak in Marshall Islands worse than reported
A mumps outbreak in the Marshall Islands may be hitting the country much harder than reported, according to the country's Ministry of Health. Audio
Mumps outbreak in Marshalls higher than reported
A mumps outbreak in the Marshall Islands may be hitting the country much harder than reported, according to the country's Ministry of Health.
Marshalls company surprised by arrest
A Marshall Islands-based fishing company has indicated surprise that one of its vessels was recently arrested in Kiribati.
FSM and Marshalls urge nuclear clean-up
A number of Pacific leaders have used the UN Oceans Conference to bring global attention to nuclear contamination and World War Two wrecks that have become environment hazards.
Marshalls say Trump decision "confusing" for US supporters
The President of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine has described the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement as disappointing and confusing for those that support US leadership.
Taiwanese president to visit Pacific
The Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Taiwan's six diplomatic allies in the Pacific in July according to reports from Taipei.
Marshalls tertiary education in new partnership with USP
Tertiary education in the Marshall Islands could be strengthened by a new partnership between the University of the South Pacific and the College of Marshall Islands.
USP opens new campus in Marshall Islands
The University of the South Pacific will open its new campus in the Marshall Islands.
USP opens new campus in Marshall Islands
The University of the South Pacific will today open its new campus in the Marshall Islands. Audio
Most charges against Marshalls' health official dropped
A former hospital administrator in the Marshall Islands has been given a plea agreement dismissing 87 of the 90 criminal charges filed against him.
Study reveals high mercury levels in Pacific
People in the Pacific are being advised to avoid certain fish after a study revealed high levels of mercury in hair samples from the region. Audio
Further study needed on Pacific's high mercury levels
A scientist says further studies are needed to find out if people in the Pacific are being harmed by high levels of mercury.
Marshalls pushes for Red Cross membership
The head of the Marshall Islands Red Cross hopes to fast-track his country's membership of the over-arching international federation.
Marshalls politics still co-opted by US, says Pilger
A filmmaker whose latest production documents the toxic legacy of nuclear testing in the Marshall islands, says the country's political scene remains co-opted by US interests. Video
Marshalls remain hampered and co-opted by US, says Pilger
An Australian filmmaker says the Marshall Islands remains a key installation for American military interests despite their toxic legacy in the country. Audio
Marshalls deals with mumps outbreak
The Marshall Islands is dealing with an outbreak of mumps at local schools.
More protection orders in Marshalls
Women are seeking help from the Marshall Islands High Court for protection against domestic violence at a record-setting pace this year.
Marshalls pushes shipping industry for carbon target
The President of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine has renewed her country's call for the International Maritime Organisation to set a greenhouse gas target for the shipping industry.
