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Coast Guard, EPA target pollution

Coast Guard, EPA target pollution

A partnership between the US Coast Guard and the RMI Environmental Protection Authority is focusing on cleaning up now-closed LORAN stations around the Marshall Islands. The collaboration also confirms the United States recognition of a bilateral priority area for action. RMI leaders expressed interest in future joint efforts, including environmental initiatives like cleaning up highly […]

EPA fines MEC $20,000

EPA fines MEC $20,000

The RMI Environmental Protection Authority issued a “Notice of Violation” to the Marshalls Energy Company last month for the significant fuel spill on the main road between the tank farm and the power plant April 3. The Notice of Violation includes a $20,000 fine for the incident that resulted in two private vehicles that drove […]

Majuro sets vaccine pace

Majuro sets vaccine pace

The Ministry of Health and Human Services administered 757 Covid vaccines for commercial fishing crews that use Majuro for transshipment from June through the end of August. The vaccine program for fishermen was halted for two months after the initial rollout in June so Public Health nurses could focus on vaccinating outer island residents. The […]