News - Marshall Islands

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — In her first 100 days in office, Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine announced plans for a series of unprecedented social protection programs for the Marshall Islands population.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo assumed command of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command from Adm. John C. Aquilino during a change of command ceremony May 3 in Hawaii.

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — Minimum wage up, taxes down and launch of a universal basic income program for all Marshallese citizens in the Marshall Islands. These are the “low hanging fruit” that President Hilda C. Heine’s new administration plans to roll out in 2024.

The U.S. Air Force confirmed with the Journal that personnel at Andersen Air Force Base conducted a test launch of a live AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon hypersonic missile, or ARRW.