Family-owned shops across Samoa are continuing to face challenges as rising import, freight, and fuel costs push up the prices of many essential goods.While some products have remained relatively stable in price, shop owners say frozen food items, particularly chicken, turkey tails, sausages, and...
By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai
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19 June 2026, 4:00PM
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