Marshall Islands

Ten of the island's best bands and dancers performed during the Luttok Kobban Alele week celebrations and competed in the three-day Battle of the Bands; Kitwon Jota from Majuro took first place

Some 50 participants - from the Life Skills Academy, Assumption High School, Marshall Islands High School with local residents - took part in a dialogue on the tuna industry and employment opportunities for young people, fishing and Marshallese culture

Many students and community members attended the USP Campus panel on mental health issues in the Marshall Islands

Law enforcement officers recently participated in a narcotics investigation training designed to equip selected agents with the knowledge and skills needed to combat drug trafficking and maintain community safety

The further development of the plan to revive dialysis services in Majuro after almost 40 years of service discontinuation has been saluted by the Ministry of Health and Human Services as a 'historic step forward'

Member of Nitijela, the parliament, Daisy Alik-Momotaro questioned the capacity of the law enforcement agencies and asked how hard drugs circulate in the country

The 15th Triennial Pacific Women's Conference was held in Majuro; the welcoming ceremony was attended by government delegations from 22 countries, representatives of civil society organisations, traditional leaders, among others

At the Marshall Islands International Airport, a terminal will be rebuilt upon commitment of the Japanese government to support Pacific Island and will be reconstructed together with the United States

Joe Bejang, Minister of Education, Sports and Training of the Marshall Islands, arrived in Taiwan for a five-day stay, during which he will sign a memorandum of understanding on expanding cooperation in several areas

The country joined the final communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on X

Local company Lakadrikdrim organised a fashion show showcasing the island's clothing and handicrafts at the Jitak Likatu Bar

A new 'solar car park' is being installed at the Public School System parking area in Delap, financed by the Taiwanese Embassy and supplied by Speedtech Energy, a Taiwan-based solar company