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  • A sea bird descends on a tuna jumping out of the Majuro lagoon(Photo Credit: State Department).

    RMI Celebrates Intl Day for Biodiversity

    The Republic of the Marshall Islands marked the International Day for Biodiversity on May 24. The theme was “Water for Life,” a timely theme with the RMI experiencing drought. Speakers urged a...

  • Members of the USG-RMI PDA team meet with Embassy and NOAA representatives last week at the new operation center(Credit: State Department).

    U.S. Team to Assess Drought Damage

    The United States has mobilized an interagency Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team to Majuro to assess the magnitude of damage caused by the ongoing drought in the north of the Republic of...

  • Tommy Briand from the TB Program with newly shipped TB drugs(Credit: CDC).

    Visiting Team Works with RMI TB Program

    Last week the RMI National Tuberculosis Control Program hosted representatives from WHO, SPC, and CDC. Dr. Jack, the Medical Director for the RMI TB Program led the team on a review of treatment...

  • Water-filled 5-gallon water containers provided by USAID being loaded onto a boat for shipment to the drought-affected areas in the northern Marshall Islands(Credit: State Department).

    U.S. Assistance to RMI Drought Relief

    The United States turned over two additional solar powered mobile reverse osmosis (RO) machines to the Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) on May 16. The two units will be sent...

  • Wellness Center staff give a tour of their garden made up of self-watering containers.(Credit: State Department).

    Container Garden Demonstration Project

    The self-watering container garden is a practical idea introduced to the RMI by the Wellness Center. In 2012 the US Embassy gave the Wellness Center a grant to put the plan in action, and on May 8...

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  • Worldwide Caution (February 18, 2013)

    The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated July 18, 2012, to provide updated information on security threats...   More »

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  • Water-filled 5-gallon water containers provided by USAID being loaded onto a boat for shipment to the drought-affected areas in the northern Marshall Islands (Credit: State Department).
    U.S. Provides Additional Assistance to RMI Drought Relief Effort (May 17, 2013)

    The United States turned over two additional solar powered mobile reverse osmosis (RO) machines to the Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) on May 16. The two units will be sent on May 17 to the atolls of Ailuk and Maloelap to help provide relief to communities suffering from severe drought. The two units are part of a total of 13 new solar powered mobile reverse osmosis...  

  • Wellness Center staff give a tour of their garden made up of self-watering containers (Credit: State Department).
    Self-Watering Container Garden Demonstration Project (May 10, 2013)

    The self-watering container garden is a practical idea introduced to the RMI by the Wellness Center. In 2012 the US Embassy gave the Wellness Center a grant to put the plan in action, and on May 8, Dan Larsen, the Director of the Department of State office that covers the Marshall Islands visited Wellness Center to view the instructional poster project sponsored by the U.S. government...  

  • On April 16, Commodore Lovely met with RMI President Christopher Loeak (fourth and fifth from right, respectively) and other members of the Cabinet (Credit: State Department).
    Pacific Partnership 2013 Commodore Visits Majuro (April 18, 2013)

    On April 16 and 17, U.S. Navy Captain Wallace Lovely led a small delegation to Majuro to prepare for the upcoming Pacific Partnership 2013, a humanitarian assistance mission that will visit the RMI and other Pacific Island countries later this year. These missions include sailors from a number of countries and helps to improve the response time and effectiveness when a crisis hits. During ... 

  • Trio Chicago and Friends performing during their Majuro concert to a crowd of more than 200 people at the International Convention Center (ICC)(Credit: State Department).
    U.S. Group Shares Traditional American Music Classics with RMI Audiences (March 26, 2013)

    Trio Chicago & Friends (TC&F), an American music ensemble praised for its annual tours to remote parts of the globe as cultural ambassadors, visited the Marshall Islands last week as part of a Pacific Island tour that also included stops in the Federated States of Micronesia and Palau. While in the Marshall Islands, TC&F performed three well-attended concerts: one on Majuro, one on Ebeye...  

  • Women performing during the all-day event at Delap Park(Credit: State Department).
    Embassy Participates in International Women’s Day Festivities (March 15, 2013)

    As part of worldwide events to celebrate and honor women on International Women’s Day, the RMI held a multicultural parade downtown in Majuro along with several other well-attended events in Majuro on March 9. First Lady Anono Loeak and several other prominent women spoke at the events, encouraging greater respect for women and celebrating women and their talents and contributions...  

  • Ambassador Armbruster works with the Flying Doctors of America on Arno Atoll providing prescription glasses to local residents(Credit: State Department).
    Flying Doctors of America Mission a Huge Success (February 8, 2013)

    Demand for the Flying Doctors of America has been tremendous, and the doctors, surgeons, dentists, and mental health care professionals have provided hundreds of surgeries, medical exams, and services on remote outer islands and in Majuro. Ambassador Armbruster traveled with the team to Arno Atoll, and helped hand out over 190 pairs of prescription eyeglasses to community members... 

  • The Legacy of U.S. Nuclear Testing and Radiation Exposure in the Marshall Islands (September 14, 2012)

    A resource for those interested in understanding more about the legacy of the U.S. nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands.  

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