Marshall Islands

Aussies Deliver Critical Water Scarcity Infrastructure to Enewetak

Photo Sources: Australian Embassy, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Chewy Lin Photo By Christopher Cottrell May 29, 2026, Marshall Islands___ The Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant has recently delivered critical aggregate, sand and bricks to Enewetak to support critical water infrastructure support. Consisting of 40 small islands around a central lagoon, Enewetak faces rising sea levels and water contamination from …

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Marshalls and PNG Affirm Ocean Management Ties

Photo Sources: Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority (MIMRA) By Christopher Cottrell May 20, 2026, Marshall Islands__ Republic of the Marshall Islands Special Envoy to the President, Minister Anthony M. Muller and Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea recently affirmed ties for greater ocean management, establishing a PNG diplomatic mission in Majuro, medical services assistance, and land investment for …

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Australia Funds US$ 1.6 Million to the Marshalls for Stopping Violence to Women

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Australian Embassy, Marshall Islands By Christopher Cottrell May 8, 2026, Marshall Islands___The people of Australia are funding the Marshall Islands for US$ 1.6 million for the Australia and Women United Together Marshall Islands (WUTMI) partnership aimed at services to prevent gender based violence. Signed by President Heine and …

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Marshalls Declares Economic State of Emergency

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of the Marshall Islands By Christopher Cottrell April 1, 2026, Marshall Islands___President Heine has recently declared a state of economic emergency, citing Middle East oil shortages from the ongoing Iran conflict. According to the Office of President, Republic of Marshall Islands, Heine ,”signed and issued the Executive Order on behalf of Cabinet, formally …

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RMIS Jelmae Marks New Marshall’s Marine Police Milestone

Photos Sources: Office of the President, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Chewy Lin & NTA By Christopher Cottrell March 27, 2026, Marshall Islands___ Officers of the Marshall Islands Police Department (MIPD) were given a heroes’ welcome home by President Heine, family, friends and citizens after returning from Australia for training aboard their new Guardian-class patrol boat, the RMIS Jelmae. Given …

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Marshall Islands Energy and Ship’s Ahoy

Photo Sources: Office of the President, Republic of the Marshall Islands By Christopher Cottrell March 16, 2026, Marshall Islands__President Heine is ensuring continued maritime moxie for the Marshall Islands with new levels of technical training and energy. Heine recently received a courtesy visit from the Midshipmen Cruising and Training Squadron from Taiwan. The delegation from Taipei was led by Rear …

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Marshall Islands takes off with airport upgrade

Photos Sources: Office of the President of the Republic of Marshall Islands By Christopher Cottrell March 9, 2026, Marshall Islands__President Hilda C. Heine has broken ground for the new Interim/Domestic Terminal Project at Amata Kabua International Airport, signalling greater connectivity in progress for the islands and enhanced business and tourism opportunities with air travel. Joining President Heine for the launch …

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