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June 14: Business Briefs
News from The Reefs, St. George's Club, Hiscox, Astwood Dickinson, Montpelier Re, and more in our extra-large Business Briefs section on Friday.
Do you have the itch for stitch?
The Black Purl, a treasure chest of yarns for the knitter which opened in May, is now holding social knitting gatherings. More in Wednesday's Sun.
Retail Sales Index falls 1.2 per cent in April
The Retail Sales Index fell 1.2 per cent in April. When adjusted for inflation, the volume of sales fell 3.9 per cent.
Bermudian creates portable cellphone charger
Kyle Wade has released an even more powerful portable phone charger in the range he launched after he got tired of his battery dying. More in Friday's Sun.
A mayonnaise to call our own
Bermudians love mayonnaise, so we might as well have our own brand. Karibuni is now marketing Bermuda's Best Real Mayonnaise in grocery stores. More in Wednesday's Sun.
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‘Petals’ unfurls with floral-inspired art
Petals flower shop is at 19 Queen St. Open from Mon to Sat, 9:30am – 5:30pm and as the fresh flowers arrive on Weds, they have also decided to stay open until 8pm for Harbour Nights.
BELCO sees its customer base drop
BELCO saw its customer base decrease slightly in 2012, whereas owner Ascendant Group reported increased earnings. More in Friday's Sun.
Is it Thyme for something different?
Thyme - tucked away in the Fritholme Garden Estate on Cataract Hill - held its first Happy Hour last Friday.
Shopping revolution embraced
Chamber of Commerce bosses will meet with a Senior Government Policy Analyst later this month to discuss plans to relax opening hours for the retail sector.
Exclusive: Push to loosen opening hours
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is lobbying Government to change the legislation to allow stores to open whenever they want, including Sundays.
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New location a boon for gallery
An improved location is drawing more people to the Crisson and Hind Fine Art Gallery, which specializes in sculptures from Zimbabwe. More in Friday's Sun.
Chamber of Commerce Report: CoC thwarted overseas publishing
The Publishing and Printing Division of the Chamber of Commerce was praised for fighting to keep advertising dollars in the Bermuda economy. More in Wednesday's Sun.
Chamber of Commerce Report: ‘Our year was mixed’
The Chamber of Commerce had a mixed year according to Joanne MacPhee, who said “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. More in Wednesday's Sun.
Chamber of Commerce Report: Debt gives Chamber the chills
The new government has already proved to be business friendly but national debt and budget deficits are still pressing concerns, Ronnie Viera said in Wednesday's Sun.
CellOne launches BlackBerry Z10 limited time promotion
CellOne on Tuesday announced the launch of the new BlackBerry Z10 on promotion for $399.
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