Topic: NewsLinks

Marshallese and Marshall Islands in the News, September 11-17

Sievers: 'Is the RMI safe for volunteers' - Question at Public Safety Forum

Forum Brings Together Disparate Cultures In National Movement - Marshallese Greta Briand attends.

Underwood didn't attempt to prevent federal report on radiation in Marshall Islands - Ambassador Banny deBrum speaks out.

Teaching was learning experience for volunteer - Poverty we see on TV really is out there.

Rekindled memories of long ago on Majuro - Remembering Hawaii reporter Bob Krauss.

Film Documents Springdale 'Island' - Documentary records Marshallese migration to Arkansas

Council rewards bilingual officers - Sprindale home of the largest Marshallese population outside islands.

Coverage of Taiwan-Pacific Summit in Palau

Taiwan Summit Cements Ties - five-page declaration outlines cooperation.

Koo's Blocked From Adding Boats To Marshall Islands Fleet - regulation hurting fishing.

Summit Players Say Democracy, Not Money, Behind Ties - leads to enhanced cooperation.

Business Leaders Join Taiwan Delegation - proposed $18 million floating dry-dock a key topic.

Marshalls Has Largest Summit Delegation - has the largest delegation at 15.

Marshall Islands Resort Highlighted and Political Controversies Revisited

In its September issue, Pacific Magazine named the Serendipper Resort as one of the "Tourism Ten" - companies in the region redefining the Pacific visitor industry. The Majuro, Marshall Islands resort has spectacular sunsets and eco-friendly assets. "This is a good model for how to develop (the Marshall Islands) as a tourist destination," said owner Satoshi Yoshii.

While the bi-monthly edition had good things to say about tourism trends in the Marshalls, it also revisited some of top political controversies in the Marshall Islands over the past few months.

Government, Business, and Health News Highlights Regional Cooperation

Matson Set to Launch New Liners - 14-day round trips.

Pacific Leaders Back Bottom Trawling Ban - Interim bottom trawling ban issued.

FAS Leaders Want Postal Service Contract Renewed - Urged USPS and Continental to renew.

FSMSSA Hosts 3rd FASSS Administrators - Prior Service Agreement Pending Marshall's Ratification

Island Leaders Commit To Energy, Recycling - Next summit to include Marshalls and FSM

Seminar helps fight infectious disease - Oahu's Micronesian homeless get help.

Opening of the Third STOP Tuberculosis in the Pacific Meeting - Achieved the three global targets for 2005.

Marshall Islands News: Ebeye Power, Police Problem, Youth Program

Interview: Power crisis on Ebeye Island - call to declare a 'state of emergency'

‘Unbearable’ Ebeye Struggles in Marshalls - power rotates between two sides of the island in 4-hour shifts

Lemari Calls for Ebeye State of Emergency - 12,000 Marshallese without power

Classes cut on Ebeye in Marshall Islands because of power outages - classes are being cut short and pupils sent home.

Matson Begins New Mid-Pacific Cargo Service - First on August 15, then every two weeks.

Marshalls Police Unable To Pursue Rape Suspect - Police had no gas for patrols.

Youth Leadership Seminar in Majuro - Universal Peace Federation of Dr. Sun Myung Moon draws 150.

Marshall Islands and Regional News, July 6 - 13

HEALTH: Marshall Islands outbreak of typhoid fever appears waning

INTERVIEW: Chamber cautious about investigation over Chinese trip

CHINA TRIP: Senator Alik impressed by trip China

MICRONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT: FSM signs treaties of extradition and maritime boundaries.

UNIVERSITY: Current Pacific Students Spared UH Tuition Hike

OPINION: Islands need to build Washington friendships based on trust

MICROGAMES: Eligibility rule not as strict as Pacific Games'

2006 Micronesian Games Begin This Week in Saipan

Micro Games opening just a day away - Games begin tomorrow, June 23.

Marshalls Sets Hopes on Tennis, Swimming - Wally Milne pins hopes on lawn tennis and swimming teams.

Delegations pouring in for Micro Games - over 1,300 athletes and officials are expected to participate

Marshall Islands Contends with "China" Conflicts

Row erupts over Marshall Islands visit to China

Chamber Letter Regarding Senators' Trip to Mainland China

Marshalls Lawmakers Spark Ire over Trip

AUDIO: Crack down on overstaying Chinese nationals

Marshalls Crack Down On Illegal Aliens

Taking Tough Stand On Visa Violations

Marshalls Lawmakers Buck ‘One China’ Policy

Asian Communities Face Backlash in Pacific

In the News: Marshallese in Oregon and Arkansas

Leader's arrival marshals citizens
-Kessai Hesa Note, the president of the Marshall Islands, greets Salem-area Marshall Islands citizens after a service Sunday.

Islanders Honor Their Independence
- Kieolynn Tarkwon of Springdale, shown at buffet May 27, 2006 at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale.

Film Documents Springdale 'Island'
- "A New Island," a new documentary by Dale Carpenter of the University of Arkansas, offers a rare in-depth look at Springdale's Marshallese community.

Komen "Race for the Cure" Community Grants
- With 2006-2007 grant, Bay Clinic will supply health education and a Marshallese interpreter for health services.

"Leaving the Islands" Report Wins Awards
- Former ADG reporter Christopher Leonard and photographer Benjamin Krain won two Journalism awards for report on Arkansas Marshallese.

Marshallese Make News in Northwest Arkansas

Marshallese Preserve Culture In Youth Day Event Put On By Springdale High School Islander Club

Class - Diversity: Republic of the Marshall Islands and Marshallese in Northwest Arkansas

UA Women's Circle Gives $70,000

Marshall Islands Current Events and Forum Discussion

RMI DEBT: A $1 million government debt to the national social security fund caused a temporary cut-off of loans to government workers by a local bank and produced a scramble at the Ministry of Finance to bring retirement tax payments up to date. Marshall Islands Social Security Administration(MISSA) officials said Friday that the Ministry of Finance began making large payments late last week, and continued to pay off the debt this week in an effort to bring retirement and health fund payments current through March 31. It has not paid taxes yet for the two pay periods in April, social security officials said.Bank of Marshall Islands temporarily cut off processing loans for government workers because of what officials said was a high risk of not being able to collect on loan payments from the government.

Read more: RMI $1Million Debt to MISSA Leads BOMI to Halt Loans

Marshall Islands Business News, April 15-19

No Solution In Sight For Phone Tower Debate

Tourism, military, world food shortage bode well for region

Japan, Marshall Islands to cooperate for success of Pacific summit"

Marshall Islands Hopes To Step Up Fishery Cooperation With Taiwan

Marshall Islands' Government News and Releases

Chief Secretary Muller Applicant for FFC Director

Marshalls' Chief Secretary Responds to Newspaper's Critique of Compact

Marshalls Accounting Lapses Raise Questions

Teen Pregnancy in Marshalls Highest in Pacific

Outreach prevention program helps curb suicide rate

Recent News from Marshall Islands and Pacific Region

Programs Cut Suicide Rate in Marshalls

Marshalls Copra Plant at Low Capacity

Marshalls Bill Seeks Tough Immigration Rules

AUDIO: New laws to stem illegal migrants

Rocket lost over Kwaj: Review of Webcast and Comments

Regional News:

FSM, RMI & ROP Approves Extended COM Treaty

Officials plan to import labor from South Pacific

Pacific allies to shun summit with China's premier

Pacific Oceania Cup Race retains team for tie with Malaysia

Marshall Islands' Sports News, February 2006

Fitial Cancels Micronesia Games, Cites Lack Of Funds

Pacific Oceania, Hong Kong deadlocked at 1-1

Marshall Islands celebrates Olympic membership

2006-2009 MIBF Officers Elected

RMI Steps Up National Basketball Interests

Inter-scholastic Basketball League kick-off