Marshall Islands U.S. ties and maritime cleanup: The U.S. Coast Guard and the RMI Environmental Protection Authority are working on surveys and cleanup of now-closed LORAN stations, with attention on possible PCB contamination and future joint maritime security training. Enra universal basic income: Majuro-based reporting says the third quarterly Enra payment hit May 28, with tens of thousands receiving $200; the next payment is up 25% from March, framed as help against rising fuel, food, and transport costs. Pacific shipping and climate finance: Transport ministers and officials are set to launch the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership in Majuro, aiming to coordinate policy and pursue a $300 million Green Climate Fund bid for low-carbon vessel demonstrations. Ocean governance in Tokyo: RMI President Hilda Heine told an Island States Ocean Summit that small island states need better access to finance, technology, data, and capacity to manage oceans sustainably. EU seafood rules land in the Pacific: Fisheries officials in Suva trained national authorities on new EU freezer-vessel requirements that could affect most EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels, pushing tighter cold-chain standards. Regional security and sanctions backdrop: Coverage highlights U.S.-Iran maritime tensions and fresh U.S. sanctions, including a Marshall Islands-registered tanker boarding in the Indian Ocean tied to Iran’s shadow fleet. Majuro politics (historical file): A past roundup notes the election of Hemos Jack to a vacant Nitijela seat and local calls for stronger community participation on Ebeye.