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When fuel rises, everyone pays
44+ min ago (501+ words) The latest inflation figures tell us something most families already know. It is getting more expensive to get around. Consumer prices were 3.1 per cent higher in July than they were a year ago, according to the Samoa Bureau of Statistics....
Central Bank warns budget delays could slow Samoa's economic recovery
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (365+ words) Delays in implementing the Government's planned $1.5 billion budget could slow Samoa's economic recovery, the Central Bank of Samoa has warned. In its 2026/2027 Monetary Policy Statement, the Central Bank forecasts economic growth of 2.7 per cent this financial year, following an expected…...
Samoa Observer | Fuel and transport costs lift inflation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (396+ words) The latest report from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics showed transport prices increased by 20.3 per cent over the 12 months to June 2026, making it the largest contributor to the rise in inflation. A sharp rise in fuel and transport costs pushed…...
Families say minimum wage increase still not enough to keep up living costs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) Families across Samoa say they continue to struggle with the rising cost of living despite the recent increase in the national minimum wage. The minimum wage increased from $4.84 an hour in July 2025 to $5.24 an hour earlier this month. However, several…...
Inflation to rise but temporary: CBS
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (506+ words) The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) has warned that inflation is expected to rise over the next year due to higher international oil prices, but says the increase is likely to be temporary. CBS Governor Maiava Atalina Ainuu-Enari said in…...
Afualo warns of consequences of not meeting loan obligations
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (266+ words) Economist and former parliamentarian Afualo Dr Wood Salele has warned that Samoa could face significant challenges if it is unable to meet its loan repayment commitments to development partners. He made the comments on a social media broadcast forum. Responding…...
Billion dollars and our debt
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (141+ words) Re: Why things happen With a reported $2bn external debt, I bet the government is broke. Just guessing at corruption and cars and/or accessories as main contributors. A billion dollars is so big to get a picture in our heads....
Diesel price could affect revenue, EPC warned in annual report
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (571+ words) When the Electric Power Corporation announced a $3.52 million loss for the 2023/2024 financial year, it highlighted that increasing diesel costs could affect further revenue. The 2023/2024 Annual Report is the latest available on the EPC website and accessible to the public. The…...
Prices will continue to increase: ADB
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (346+ words) Prices of goods and services in Samoa will continue to rise according to projections made by the Asian Development Bank in its April 2026 Outlook. The ADB report stated that consumer prices are projected to rise by 1.8 per cent in and…...
Import prices fall 5.2% in March quarter
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (358+ words) Import prices declined in the March 2026 quarter, driven largely by falling food costs, according to the latest data from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) The Import Price Index (MPI) dropped by 5.2 per cent from the December 2025 quarter, indicating a…...