A major supermarket and wholesale retailer has reassured the public that a steady supply of brown sugar remains available across its outlets. This announcement follows reports from residents in Apia, who informed the Samoa Observer of shortages regarding essential goods in several shops throughou...
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By Maryana Amituanai
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28 August 2026, 12:40PM
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