Fiji, Oct. 21 -- The Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI) has expressed deep frustration and disappointment following the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) failure to move forward with a decisive vote on a global shipping carbon tax - a delay reportedly influenced by pressure from major powers, including the United States.

In a passionate and direct statement posted to LinkedIn, Albon Ishoda, Marshall Islands Ambassador and a leading voice in international climate diplomacy, condemned the international community's inaction.

"I hate to say, I told you so. but I TOLD YOU SO," Ishoda wrote.

"Don't pretend that the Pacific was voiceless; we were ignored, bullied, threatened, cornered, sidelined and harassed. But we stood tall."...