Marshall Islands
Marshalls birth numbers in continued decline
The capital of the Marshall Islands is on track this year for having the lowest number of babies born since the 1980s.
Marshall Is seats to be hotly contested
Politicians, traditional chiefs, and the public vying for seats in historic Marshall Islands constitutional convention Audio
Seats in Marshalls' constitutional convention to be hotly contested
More than 140 people have registered to run for 45 seats in next year's constitutional convention in the Marshall Islands.
Marshalls makes conservation commitments
The Marshall Islands has announced a plan to put some of its income from tuna towards conservation and climate adaptation.
Serious nutrition deficiencies in Marshall Islands children
Children in the Marshall Islands suffer from serious nutrition deficiencies, according to a recent survey of primary school students, which suggests why large numbers develop diabetes later in life.
TB screening programme underway in Marshall Islands
A mass tuberculosis screening program that could have global ramifications for control of the disease has been launched in the Marshall Islands.
Pacific free flu vaccine delivery stopped
United Airlines has discontinued the service of shipping free flu vaccines to the Pacific Islands.
Marshalls struggles with Majuro water pollution
Work is underway in the Marshall Islands capital Majuro to try and improve sewage disposal.
Tests show soaring pollution levels in Marshalls capital
Nine of 10 ocean and lagoon locations tested by the Marshall Islands Environmental Protection Authority around Majuro are badly polluted. Audio
Marshalls' bans absentee votes by post
Legislation stopping voting by mail in the Marshall Islands has been passed - but not before a rare expression of concern from the country's Council of Chiefs.
PNA's new tuna canning training has 13 graduates
Thirteen participants from Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands gained certification for small-scale tuna canning operations following a one-week…
Ninety percent of water sites tested in Marshalls capital unsafe
Nine of 10 locations tested in the atoll of Majuro in the Marshall Islands failed water quality standards because of contamination by bacteria associated with human and animal waste.
Housing demand forces people to flood prone areas
High demand for housing in the Marshall Islands is forcing more people to live closer to flood prone areas.
Unseasonal high tide damages structures in Marshalls
The Marshall Islands atoll Majuro was hit by waves this week causing damage to seawalls and buildings close to the lagoon shore.
Marshalls encouraged to be more specific in anti-nuclear case
A senior researcher at a Dutch think tank is urging the Marshall Islands to come up with more specific legal arguments if it's going to attempt another hearing at the International Court of Justice. Audio
Rethink urged in Marshalls' battle against nuclear powers
The Marshall Islands is urged to re-think its strategy in a battle against nuclear powers. Audio
Marshall Islands capital is busiest tuna trans-shipment hub
A fisheries workshop has been told that the Marshall Islands capital of Majuro is the world's busiest tuna transhipment port.
Marshalls' anti-nuke lawsuit at ICJ over
Backers of the Marshall Islands' landmark anti nuclear lawsuit say their case in the International Court of Justice is over with no prospect of an appeal.
Marshalls nuclear battle inspires others
Backers of the Marshalls anti-nuclear fight say the battle has inspired others to fight for nuclear disarmament.
PNA pushes small scale fish canning
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement is encouraging Pacific entrepreneurs to enter the canning business in order to make better use of resources and provide greater food security.
