Subject: Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, October 20, 2023 Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: • Stay alert …
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Majuro– On August 28, 2023, over 500 participants from the Pacific, including Palau, FSM, Guam, and Fiji, took part in the 34th Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors (APIPA) forum in Majuro. The event was held at the International Convention Center. APIPA was formed in January 1988 by the heads of the audit organizations of …
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July 14, 2023 – The United States Government, in partnership with the Asia Foundation, held a book handover ceremony at the U.S. Embassy’s chancery. Four Marshallese organizations received books from the Asia Foundation as part of the Foundation’s contribution to the USAID supported Pacific Regional Initiative. The Pacific Regional Initiative strives to counter trafficking in …
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June 22, 2023 – The United States Government, through Grameen Foundation USA and the Taiwan Authorities’ International Cooperative Development Funds (ICDF), jointly funded the Building Economic Inclusion via the Blue Economy (BELUU) Innovation Fund and a Gender and Power Dynamics workshop. The event focused on the power of the blue and green economies to deepen …
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June 20, 2023 – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivered 60 computers and tablets, network maintenance tools, and storage devices to the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) to support the government’s COVID-19 response efforts. The equipment was handed over during an event on Tuesday, June 20th at 11:30 AM …
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For Immediate Release Date: April 17, 2023 Majuro – Today marked the launch of the first-ever workshop on Intelligence-Led Financial Investigation (ILFI) and Disruption of Corruption. The three-day training is a collaboration between the United States Government and the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI). Participants will receive training aimed at …
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For Immediate Release Date: April 5th, 2023 Majuro – The United States Government is pleased to announce that solar lights and equipment have now arrived in the Marshall Islands to be installed on Namo Atoll and will provide street and residential lighting for Namo Atoll communities. Funding to the Namo Atoll local government for this …
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For Immediate Release Date: September 27th, 2023 Majuro – Starting at the bridge, participants in last week’s “Solidarity Walk” aimed at bringing greater attention to the issue of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) were off to an early rainy start. The walk culminated at Delap Park on March 23. Organized by The Asia Foundation, …
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For Immediate Release February 28, 2023 Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands– The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has awarded $1 million to the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) to provide 24,000 local language, place-based books to public schools, libraries, and learning centers across the Marshall Islands. The Pacific …
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For Immediate Release October 21, 2022 Majuro, Marshall Islands – The United States Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade co-hosted the 36th anniversary of the Compact of Free Association on October 21st at the International Conference Center. In attendance were representatives from the government, diplomatic corps, private sector, and civil society. Highlights of …
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August 08, 2022 – U.S. Embassy Majuro Chargé d’affaires Jeremiah Knight today handed over critical equipment through the Secretary of Health and Human Services Office to the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as part of the U.S. Government’s commitment to help the country strengthen its COVID-19 readiness plans. The assistance is part …
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Date: August 10, 2022 Majuro – The United States Government, via the Department of the Interior (DOI)’s Office of Insular Affairs, has announced approximately $1.5 million in its 2022 fiscal year for grants earmarked for the Republic of the Marshall Islands. These grants aim to support grant management capacity, improve the quality of life in …
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Please be advised that Consular operations at the U.S. Embassy in Majuro are temporarily suspended indefinitely. For U.S. citizens who urgently need to return to the United States and have an expired passport, please be aware that the United States is honoring U.S. passports that have expired on or after January 1, 2020 for direct …
Read More» Public Affairs Section P.O. Box 1379 Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, MH 96960 Telephone: (692)-247-4011 Email: MajuroPD@state.gov U.S. Embassy Majuro – Call for Small Grant Proposals U.S. Embassy Majuro is soliciting proposals for our 2021 Small Grants Program. Only non-government organization (NGOs) operating in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are eligible to …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Majuro has a requirement for a Gardening and Lawn/Grounds Maintenance Contract for the U.S. Embassy Chancery grounds, Chief of Mission residence and Deputy Chief of Mission residence. This announcement constitutes as the only solicitation. The solicitation number is 19RM2821Q0001 and is issued as Request for Quotation. A copy of the solicitation …
Read More» For Immediate Release Feb 10, 2021 U.S. EMBASSY MAJURO Request for Quotations Generator Installation at Residence …
Read More» For Immediate Release Feb 9, 2021 U.S. EMBASSY MAJURO Request for Quotations Generator Inspection and Maintenance …
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For Immediate Release January 25, 2021 The United States Provides over $2 million in support Women’s Empowerment across the Freely Associated States. Majuro, Marshall Islands – The United States awarded a grant of $2,050,500 to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Micronesia for implementing projects designed to address women’s and girl’s issues …
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Covert, Coercive, and Corrupting: Countering the Chinese Communist Party’s Malign Influence in Free Societies Good afternoon. Thank you to the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and the Asia Society for inviting me. Thank you to organizers Orville Schell and Larry Diamond. It is an honor to be here today with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 19, 2020 On the Passing of Former Marshallese President Litokwa Tomeing On behalf of the Government of the United States, I want to convey my deepest condolences to the family of former President Litokwa Tomeing and to …
Read More» Jen Secrtary of State, Michael R. Pompeo – Naan in Kejeraman Nan President in RMI kab Armij in Majel. Republic of the Marshall Islands National Day PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 1, 2020 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend our warm congratulations to the …
Read More» FACT SHEET U.S. Assistance to the Republic of the Marshall Islands on COVID-19 The U.S. government continues to work closely with the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Embassy Majuro is closely coordinating with U.S. interagency partners including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health …
Read More» MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 24, 2020 The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented global effort to bring home our citizens from every corner of the globe. As of …
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Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China …
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Ambassador Karen B. Stewart is pleased to announce The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grant (AFCP) for 2020. This is an annual competition which supports projects in the categories of Cultural sites; Objects and collections of objects from a museum, site, archive, or similar institution; and forms of cultural expressions. Small Grants may range between …
Read More» Hello, everyone. My name is Karen Stewart and I am the American Ambassador to the Marshall Islands. Today, Americans are celebrating 243 years of the independence of our country. This year the Marshall Islands also celebrates forty years of its own constitution as an independent nation. Together we celebrate our commitment to liberty, democracy, and …
Read More» Marshall Islands (Tier 2 Watch List) The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. These efforts included funding an international organization to provide some anti-trafficking training to officials and an NGO to provide …
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Office of the Assistant Secretary Insular and International Affairs WASHINGTON (May 18, 2018) – Doug Domenech, Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs has announced $230,000 to support the 2018 Pacific Lineman Training program for linesmen from American Samoa, Guam, Ebeye, Majuro, Palau, Pohnpei, and Yap. An additional $17,405 will support participation …
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WASHINGTON – Twelve winners have been announced for the U. S. Department of State’s 2018 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Small Grants Program . The selected teams, representing 11 different Pacific countries, will receive up to $13,750 in grant-funding to implement projects in the region related to the program’s core themes of education, environment and resource management, civic leadership, and economic and social development. In addition to funding, YPL grantees attended a …
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Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Accordingly, the total passport fee for such applicants will increase by …
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U.S. Government Official Visits Projects Advancing Environmental Resilience in Marshall Islands January 25-26, Majuro — United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Deputy Mission Director to the Pacific Islands Clay Epperson completed a two-day visit to the Republic of Marshall Islands, meeting with key partners and touring project sites where USAID is helping the country …
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U.S. Embassy Suva Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Goldman represented the United States at the 6th Meeting of Pacific Ministers for Women, where he highlighted U.S. support for gender equality in the Pacific and recognized the Pacific Community (SPC) for its ongoing gender work in the region. The United States applauds the commitment that the …
Read More» Three-day program in Fiji provides business-building advice, help in applying for global competition; workshop applications due October 5 CARMEL, CA, September 26, 2016—Fish 2.0 will hold a free three-day business development workshop for Pacific Islands seafood businesses in Suva, Fiji, November 8–10, 2016. Participants will receive expert advice on communicating about their business, training …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the Honolulu MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) testing section will be offering the ASVAB Enlistment test in Majuro on January 24, 25 and 27, 2017 at the International Convention Center (ICC). Pre-registration starts at noon and the ASVAB begins at 1 pm. For more information, please contact the US …
Read More» Majuro, the Marshall Island –The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM) has awarded grants to the Namdrik Atoll Development Association (NADA) and Aquaculture Technologies of the Marshall Islands (ATMI) to help island communities adapt to the negative impacts of climate change and improve their livelihoods. The USAID grant to Namdrik …
Read More» The United States hosted the mid-year Joint Economic Management and Fiscal Accountability Committee meeting in San Francisco on April 17. The meeting focused on education, health and infrastructure projects, in particular reviewing priorities identified by Foreign Minister deBrum and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Esther Kia’aina during her recent trip to the Marshalls. Specific resolutions …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy invited Mr. Harlan Her to “call” in Majuro on Fisherman’s Day. The public is invited to participate to this exceptional event and discover Square Dancing, as it is performed traditionally in the U.S. Adults and children, grownup and kids are all welcome. The event will be on Friday July 3 at 10am. …
Read More» We welcome the federal court decision dismissing the lawsuit brought by the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) alleging the United States breached its obligations under Article VI of the Nonproliferation Treaty. The court found the RMI lacked standing to sue and that the case presented a “political question” not appropriate for resolution in U.S. …
Read More» The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today entered into an agreement with the Republic of Marshall Islands to extend the popular USDA microloan program to farmers and ranchers of this island nation. “Access to low-interest microloans will offer producers of Majuro new opportunities to grow their businesses to meet their family’s financial needs, increase local …
Read More» Nobody knows an area better than the locals. That’s the idea behind OpenStreetMap, a crowd-sourced web map built through the contributions of users much like Wikipedia. And in far-flung places like the Marshall Islands, where the big internet company web maps are often incomplete, OpenStreetMap offers a chance for citizens to collaboratively develop quality maps …
Read More» On November 16th the world community will observe the 19th International Day for Tolerance. While we are reminded of the security and human rights implications of intolerance (which often takes the form of stigma and discrimination), this day also provides an opportunity to highlight the vital contribution of tolerance and acceptance to achieving important public …
Read More» Ambassador Thomas Armbruster is pleased to announce The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grant (AFCP) for 2015. This is an annual competition which supports projects in the categories of Cultural sites;Objects and collections of objects from a museum, site, archive, or similar institution; and forms of cultural expression. Grants may range between US $10,000 – …
Read More» The United States and the Pacific island states are committed to ensuring the health of Pacific tuna stocks. U.S. and Pacific island party negotiators agreed on an arrangement to extend the Tuna Treaty through 2015 at negotiations held October 2-4 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Under the arrangement, the U.S. fleet will have access to 8,300 fishing …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Majuro is pleased to announce the visit in Majuro of the music ensemble Trio Chicago & Friends for the 2014 U.S. Independence Day Celebrations. Trio Chicago & Friends is an American music ensemble praised for its annual tours to remote parts of the globe as cultural ambassadors. The group has been consistently recognized …
Read More» The U.S. Department of the Interior and The Junior Statesmen Foundation proudly announce the winners of scholarships to the 2014 Junior Statesmen Summer School. The scholarships, funded by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, cover all tuition costs and round trip transportation to the JSA Summer Schools in the USA, and the …
Read More» May 12, 2014 Program: High Energy Cost Grant State: Marshall Islands County: n/a Government Representative: President Christopher Loeak Recipient: Marshalls Energy Company, Inc. Recipient Contact: David Paul, General Manager Mailing Address: 1440 Lagoon Drive, Majuro, MH 96960 Telephone: Email Address: (692) 625-3397 Project Description: Rural Development grant funds will …
Read More» USDA Deputy Under Secretary Doug O’Brien today awarded grants to help reduce energy costs for residents in remote rural areas where the expense of producing electricity is extremely high. The funds are being provided through USDA’s High Energy Cost Grant program. “These grants will help residents and business owners finance energy efficiency and power generation …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy today turned over two security wands to the Police Commissioner to detect contraband including drugs, weapons, and explosives. This security assistance comes from the U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAGKA) and follows small arms training from USAGKA earlier this year. The U.S. and the Marshall Islands are partners in regional security and …
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