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Full Scale Exercise in play Scenario: United Airlines crashed in Majuro lagoon by EnemanitMulti-agency simulation respon...
18/08/2026

Full Scale Exercise in play
Scenario: United Airlines crashed in Majuro lagoon by Enemanit
Multi-agency simulation response from Amata Kabua International Airport to Delap Park (staged triage).
Please stay clear off the main road at Amata Kabua Boulevard as response vehicles will make their way to Delap Park. Police will close down a section of the main road across Delap K&K Supermarket for ambulance transport of victims from Delap Park.
Victims are pre-staged at Enemanit. The multi-agency response team consists of RMI Ports Authority, Sea Patrol, MIPD, MALGov, MIMRA, Marshall Islands Red Cross Society, MOHHS, EPA, Halfway House, Church groups, NDMO, ONS and Nebraska National Guard and Guam National Guard

Last week on Majuro, Office of National Security Director Christopher deBrum presented on Maritime Security and National...
13/07/2026

Last week on Majuro, Office of National Security Director Christopher deBrum presented on Maritime Security and National Resilience at the 51st annual conference of the Association of Terminal Operators, Stevedoring and Shipping Companies of Micronesia (ATOSSCOM). The briefing underscored the essential public-private partnerships in the shipping industry to keep our ports, our borders, and our communities safe across Micronesia. The Office of National Security looks forward to continuing the conversation with ATOSSCOM members and our regional partners

08/07/2026

JULY 7, 2026 - The Republic of the Marshall Islands wishes to register our concern over the submarine-launched ballistic missile test conducted by the People's Republic of China on 6 July targeting the South Pacific.

Although reportedly carrying a dummy warhead, no nation understands the weight of nuclear testing in Pacific waters better than ours. For twelve years, our atolls bore the cost of 67 nuclear detonations whose consequences our people live with still. We do not raise this history lightly, nor do we invoke it for rhetorical effect.

We note the People’s Republic of China’s characterization of the test as “routine”, and its “request“ not to “over interpret”. We respectfully ask that China give due significant consideration that members of the Pacific Islands Forum placed on regional stability reflected in the Pacific Islands Forum’s Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration, endorsed in September 2025, affirming the Blue Pacific Continent’s commitment to remain a zone of peace, free from conflict and rivalry.

China is a State Party to the Protocols II and III of the Treaty of Rarotonga, which established the South Pacific as a Nuclear-Free Zone. By ratifying these protocols in 1988, China committed not to test or threaten the use of nuclear weapons within this region. This was a clear deliberate pledge; one that carries enduring significance for Pacific nations.

Upholding the Treaty’s intent requires not only adherence to its letter, but also, good faith in preserving the Pacific as an Ocean of Peace.

We are a small nation. In compliance with the Treaty of Rarotonga, we call on China — as we have called on every nuclear power before it — to explain its intentions in language as clear as the harm such tests can cause, and to recognize that a region asking for peace is not a region inviting a demonstration of force.

Discussions are underway for the potential inclusion of Marshall Islands to the Pacific Academy, a specialized training ...
26/06/2026

Discussions are underway for the potential inclusion of Marshall Islands to the Pacific Academy, a specialized training course with the France Armed Forces in French Polynesia (FAFP) following the visit of Rear Admiral Guillaume Pinget this week. The course focuses on counter narcotics, maritime security and tactical police skills.
Pacific Academy was established in 2023 following the visit of President Emmanuel Macron to the South Pacific Islands. Current participants of the program include trainees from Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu and Kiribati.
The course specializes in “Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) operations to counter illegal fishing and transnational crime in the maritime arena, underwater inspections for detecting illicit cargo on ship hulls and tactical drone operations for monitoring the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs.)
During the one-day visit, Admiral Pinget held bilateral talks with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade David Paul, Acting President Tony Muller and Justice Minister Wisely Zackhras.
Admiral Pinget was accompanied by National Security Director Chris deBrum and RMI Honorary Consul to France Jennifer Hawley
Prior to the arrival of the French delegation, ONS Representative Renee Cabral participated in a weeklong observatory engagement of the Marara 2026 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Exercise in Tahiti, where she met Admiral Pinget. As one of the Pacific Premier multinationals HADR exercises Marara brought together Military leaders, emergency management professionals and government representatives from across the region to strengthen cooperation, improve interoperability, and enhance collective preparedness for HADR. .

Press ReleaseOffice of National Security Holds Courtesy Meeting with Miss Namdrik, Miss Marshall Islands Pageant Contest...
19/06/2026

Press Release
Office of National Security Holds Courtesy Meeting with Miss Namdrik, Miss Marshall Islands Pageant Contestant

Majuro, Marshall Islands – June 17, 2026 – The Office of National Security (ONS), led by Director Chris deBrum, held a courtesy meeting on June 16, 2026, at the ONS office in Majuro with Miss Namdrik, Ms. Jahzahra Faleteo Pedro, a contestant in the Miss Marshall Islands Pageant.
The meeting provided an opportunity for constructive dialogue on matters of national importance. During the discussion, Miss Namdrik shared insights into her pageant platform, which focuses on addressing substance abuse in the Marshall Islands.
Director Chris deBrum commended Miss Namdrik for her commitment to raising awareness on substance abuse, recognizing it as a pressing social challenge affecting communities across the nation. He noted the importance of empowering young leaders to speak openly about difficult issues through national platforms such as the pageant.
ONS further emphasized its appreciation for individuals who take initiative in confronting social challenges and contributing to public awareness and education on substance abuse.
In related national security developments, ONS recently coordinated a National Security and Substance Abuse Summit held on the margins of the Mayors Association meeting. The summit brought together RMI Government leadership, mayors, traditional leaders, religious leaders, civil society representatives, and other key stakeholders.
Participants reaffirmed that addressing substance abuse is a shared national responsibility requiring a whole-of-society approach, with coordinated action across government, community leadership, and civil society.
The Office of National Security reiterates its commitment to strengthening national cooperation and awareness efforts to address substance abuse and related social challenges across the Marshall Islands.

It has been a busy and productive week for the Office of National Security as we continue strengthening the Republic of ...
04/06/2026

It has been a busy and productive week for the Office of National Security as we continue strengthening the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ approach to managing the growing number of deportees returning to the country and supporting their successful reintegration back home.

Our Director has been busy conducting interviews for a new Deportees Coordinator position within ONS. This new teammate will help coordinate government and partner efforts to support deportees before and after arrival, improve information sharing, and ensure a more organized and effective response across agencies.

At the same time, our advisor from Lawyers Without Borders has been working with ONS to prepare a proposal for the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Technical Assistance Program (TAP). If selected, the grant would support a Deportees Advisor with a background in social work to help ONS and the Deportees Task Force develop a National Deportees Resettlement Strategic Plan, strengthen coordination among government and community partners, implement Reintegration Courses through the National Training Council, and expand behavioral health support services for returning citizens. The proposal is currently being submitted, with funding decisions expected later this year.

Finally, the Deportees Task Force met today with our colleagues from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to review a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that will help guide the delivery of post-arrival assistance to future deportees. These efforts are designed to improve coordination among government agencies and partners while ensuring that deportees receive appropriate support as they reintegrate into our communities.

ONS and the Deportees Task Force are grateful to the many partners who have consistently shown up to support this important issue. From government agencies and local governments to NGOs, churches, community leaders, and volunteers, this work would not be possible without their continued commitment and collaboration.

Together, we remain dedicated to developing practical, accountable, and sustainable solutions that support our citizens, their families, and communities both here and abroad while serving as good stewards of public resources and ensuring that government funding is used efficiently, transparently, and in ways that deliver lasting benefits to our communities.

We look forward to sharing further updates as these initiatives continue to move forward!

26/05/2026

The Office of National Security (ONS) would like to share the following employment opportunity with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Majuro.

IOM is currently recruiting for the position of:
Senior Protection Casework Associate (AVR) – National Position

This position will support IOM’s temporary post-arrival assistance project for involuntary returnees/deportees in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

ONS encourages interested and qualified individuals to apply. Please feel free to share this opportunity within your networks as well.

📌 Application deadline has been extended to: 9 June 2026

View the vacancy notice and application details here:
https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/20674

Kommol tata.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Government Director of National Security participated in two consecutive regional s...
25/05/2026

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Government Director of National Security participated in two consecutive regional security engagements: the Guam-Micronesia Security Dialogue, which focused on evolving security challenges across Micronesia, followed by the Networking the Neighbors of the Philippines Sea Symposium in Palau.
Both forums provided valuable opportunities for the Republic of the Marshall Islands to ensure that its perspectives, priorities, and national interests are reflected in evolving regional security narratives and policy approaches.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands is delighted to welcome the Australian Defence Vessel Reliant to our humble shores....
19/05/2026

The Republic of the Marshall Islands is delighted to welcome the Australian Defence Vessel Reliant to our humble shores. Marking its third deployment to the RMI, the ADV Reliant made its port call in the capital city of Majuro on Monday, May 5, 2026.
This arrival heralds the commencement of a vital two-and-a-half-week humanitarian mission to the atolls of Ujae, Lae, Wotho, and Enewetak.
Working in close collaboration with the Office of the Chief Secretary and the UNDP’s ACWA Project, the Reliant is scheduled to embark on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This mission will complement the ongoing ACWA initiative to deliver fresh water to the outer island communities. Furthermore, the Public School System will be joining the team to deliver school supplies and administer the Marshall Islands Standard Achievement Test (MISAT).

Kommol tata to all who joined yesterday’s National Security & Substance/Drug Summit 🇲🇭This week, the Office of National ...
06/05/2026

Kommol tata to all who joined yesterday’s National Security & Substance/Drug Summit 🇲🇭

This week, the Office of National Security (ONS), in coordination with the Marshall Islands Mayors Association (MIMA), Marshall Islands Police Department (MIPD), and Substance Taskforce brought together national leaders, the Council of Iroij, mayors, youth, and community stakeholders to address the growing impact of illicit drugs on our communities.

We were honored by the participation and remarks of H.E. President Dr. Hilda C. Heine, Chairman Irooj Lanny Kabua, MIMA President Riming Ring and leaders across government and civil society, reinforcing the importance of unity and shared responsibility.

Presentations were delivered by ONS, MIPD, MALGOVPD, Sea Patrol, MIPSA, Ports Authority, MOHHS, and the Attorney General’s Office, covering drug trends, enforcement challenges, public health impacts, and the development of a National Counter-Drug Framework.

The roundtable discussions highlighted community perspectives and local solutions, helping shape the path toward a coordinated national response.

Together, we are building safer and more resilient communities across the Marshall Islands. 🤝

Photo Credit: Corrie Lejjena Corrieography

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