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UN chief appeals for dialogue in Samoa amid prime ministerial stand-off

UN chief appeals for dialogue in Samoa amid prime ministerial stand-off

May 25, 2021, at 06:15 pm

New York: The UN has called for dialogue in Samoa, where the first woman elected as Prime Minister was locked out of Parliament on Monday amid a bitter power struggle with the country’s long-standing leader.

Death toll from measles outbreak in Samoa rises to 79: Govt

Death toll from measles outbreak in Samoa rises to 79: Govt

Dec 22, 2019, at 08:31 am

Moscow/Sputnik: A measles outbreak in Samoa has already killed 79 people, with over 5,500 cases of the disease registered in the country, which has a population of less than 200,000, the Samoan government said on Sunday.

SAMOA: Small island conference leaves 'legacy with impact' – UN

SAMOA: Small island conference leaves 'legacy with impact' – UN

Sep 05, 2014, at 04:31 pm

New York, Sept 5 (IBNS) With $1.9 billion pledged in sustainable development partnerships, the United Nations on Thursday wrapped up its small island developing States conference and kicked off a drum roll of action on climate change.

SAMOA: Small island developing states can lead transition to 'green' energy - UN

SAMOA: Small island developing states can lead transition to 'green' energy - UN

Sep 02, 2014, at 06:46 pm

New York, Sept 2 (IBNS) Despite being endowed with renewable energy sources like wind, sunshine and waves small island developing states remain heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels, a practice that the United Nations says can be reversed through durable partnerships.

SAMOA: On eve of major conference, UN chief spurs green investment in small islands

SAMOA: On eve of major conference, UN chief spurs green investment in small islands

Sep 01, 2014, at 04:23 pm

New York, Sept 1 (IBNS) Encouraging partnerships between the private sector and small developing island nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged corporate leaders to invest in renewable energy and make historic strides in sustainability.

Samoa: From weeds to electricity, UN partnership aims to connect families to electric grid

Samoa: From weeds to electricity, UN partnership aims to connect families to electric grid

Aug 30, 2014, at 04:45 pm

New York, Aug 30 (IBNS) A toxic weed in Samoa is being turned into electricity, raising hopes that families on the southern coast of the Pacific island can be connected to the national grid as a result of a partnership between the Government and the United Nations.