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The big wave happened on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, on the island of Roi-Namur, part of the Kwajalein Atoll, in the Marshall Islands. The wave caused significant damage to Dyess Army Field and ...
While elections in the Marshall Islands are officially nonpartisan, most members of the Nitijeļā are part of unofficial groupings. The group supporting the government of President David Kabua suffered losses including several cabinet members, while the group supporting former President Hilda Heine increased its numbers.
A constitutional referendum was held in the Marshall Islands on 20 November 2023, alongside general elections. [1] [2] Citizens voted on amendments to the constitution proposed by parliament and approved by the convention elected in 2017.
The oil tanker St Nikolas (formerly Suez Rajan) has been involved in two geopolitically prominent seizures, by the United States and Iran.In April 2023 the Greek-managed Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Suez Rajan was seized by US authorities, for breaching US sanctions against Iranian oil, which fell under US jurisdiction due to the use of US financial services.
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It later participated in the Gilbert Islands campaign and participated in raids on the Marshall Islands. 7. USS New Orleans (CA-32) ... In Other News. Entertainment. Entertainment. Elle.
The Marshall Islands have a small club league, including Kobeer as the most successful club. One tournament was held by Play Soccer Make Peace. There is a small Football Association on the island of Majuro. The sport of association football is new to the Marshall Islands.
Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in the Marshall Islands 9 August - The first community transmission cases of COVID-19 is reported in the capital Majuro.The government subsequently announces that the start of the school year will be delayed, and also suspends flights and boat travel to the country's outer islands.