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A $1,240,411 grant aims to reduce invasive species in U.S. territories and Freely Associated States. This grant, from the U.S. Department of Interior follows a $1.4 million grant for coral reef management and protection, according to a press release.

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The recent extension of a tuna supply contract between the world’s largest retail company and a Marshall Islands startup expands a milestone opportunity for fishing nations in the Pacific.

Nauru Airlines added a Boeing 737-800F to its fleet for freight operations. The airline operates four Boeing 737-300 passenger aircraft, and services to Brisbane, Honiara, Majuro, Nadi, Pohnpei and Tarawa. During the FAA’s downing of Asia Pacific Airlines to islands in Micronesia, Nauru Airlines began carrying cargo on routes in the region.

Facing a potential financial cliff Sept. 30, when the current 20-year Compact funding deal ends, with the prospect of no U.S. funding or federal grant access led the Marshall Islands to approve a disputed agreement signed in January that sets out funding amounts for this western Pacific nation.

A $3.6 million effort is being made to stop the spread of the brown treesnake. The species, which was accidentally introduced to Guam, has wreaked havoc on the local bird population and has caused multiple Guam Power Authority outages over the decades.  
 

MAJURO, Marshall Islands — Nine weeks and counting of a shutdown of air cargo service has evolved into a major crisis for the Marshall Islands.