Local Business Watch: Construction industry sees ‘solid growth’ Homes are being renovated to take advantage of a strong rental market Homes are being renovated to take advantage of a strong rental market Mar 26, 2026 7:58 AM
Local Business Watch: Gibbons CEO Thompson cautiously upbeat for 2026 It follows months of nominal growth in 2025 where consumers spent more money to acquire fewer items It follows months of nominal growth in 2025 where consumers spent more money to acquire fewer items Mar 23, 2026 7:45 AM
Economy Retailers see higher December sales Retail sales index figures for December reveal overall retail sales volume rise of 0.9 per cent Retail sales index figures for December reveal overall retail sales volume rise of 0.9 per cent Mar 19, 2026 7:53 AM
Economy Inflation to November rises 2.6% The Consumer Price Index rose 2.6 per cent for the 12 months to November 2025 The Consumer Price Index rose 2.6 per cent for the 12 months to November 2025 Mar 17, 2026 8:00 AM
Economy Retail sales fall for third straight month Building materials stores see 15.5 per cent slump Building materials stores see 15.5 per cent slump Mar 17, 2026 7:52 AM
Economy Retail sales fall by most in more than three years Imports via courier rose 26.2 per cent as local stores took in less at the tills Imports via courier rose 26.2 per cent as local stores took in less at the tills Mar 14, 2026 7:53 AM
Local Business Island Trading joins single-use plastics programme Retailer removes disposable shopping bags, coffee pods, cups and utensils in cooperation with Beyond Plastics Retailer removes disposable shopping bags, coffee pods, cups and utensils in cooperation with Beyond Plastics Mar 13, 2026 3:20 PM
Local Business Fresh Front Street look for commercial furniture store The re-branding involves the combination of COE and Furniture Flair The re-branding involves the combination of COE and Furniture Flair Mar 13, 2026 7:45 AM
Local Business iWork expands into home furniture in new location The store has moved to the ground floor of the Washington Mall and has expanded its focus The store has moved to the ground floor of the Washington Mall and has expanded its focus Mar 04, 2026 7:40 AM
Economy Auto dealers enjoy accelerating car sales The increase in car sales has coincided with the arrival of certain electric and hybrid car models The increase in car sales has coincided with the arrival of certain electric and hybrid car models Feb 23, 2026 6:32 AM
Obituaries Ervin Grant (1941-2026): Hamilton’s ‘superb salesman’ Entrepreneur worked his way up in a variety of jobs before forging ahead with an assortment of boutiques Entrepreneur worked his way up in a variety of jobs before forging ahead with an assortment of boutiques Feb 20, 2026 7:58 AM
Local Business English Market forced to close hours after opening Owner Fabio Iannone says the Health Department ordered the closure because the inspection process was unfinished Owner Fabio Iannone says the Health Department ordered the closure because the inspection process was unfinished Feb 19, 2026 4:04 PM
Local Business Retail sales fall for the fifth time in nine months Liquor sales among categories of decreased volume year-over-year to September Liquor sales among categories of decreased volume year-over-year to September Feb 18, 2026 8:21 AM
Local Business The At Home Bakery draws a hungry crowd The business run by Krystal and Milton McKenzie is headed to the Agricultural Exhibition for the first time The business run by Krystal and Milton McKenzie is headed to the Agricultural Exhibition for the first time Feb 17, 2026 7:59 AM
General Floating book fair arrives in Hamilton Logos Hope, moored off Front Street, features a collection of more than 5,000 books Logos Hope, moored off Front Street, features a collection of more than 5,000 books Feb 13, 2026 7:59 AM
Local Business Taxes and price hikes inflating the cost of Valentine’s goodies Some retailers have reported a slow Valentine’s in the middle of one of the slowest months of the year Some retailers have reported a slow Valentine’s in the middle of one of the slowest months of the year Feb 13, 2026 7:52 AM
Local Business BEDC launches academy for vendors and popup retailers The structured training programme is designed to support vendors in strengthening their market presence The structured training programme is designed to support vendors in strengthening their market presence Feb 05, 2026 7:35 AM
Economy Retail sales volumes rise in August Motor vehicle demand jumps up 20.2 per cent and sales value rises 20.8 per cent Motor vehicle demand jumps up 20.2 per cent and sales value rises 20.8 per cent Feb 03, 2026 7:54 AM
Local Business Bermuda bling rep inspires Seven Collection Owner says design reflects an overseas view that Bermuda is a land of riches Owner says design reflects an overseas view that Bermuda is a land of riches Feb 02, 2026 8:00 AM
Local Business Salt Spray Soap plans skincare workshops The St George store intends to expand its offerings with new beauty workshops The St George store intends to expand its offerings with new beauty workshops Jan 29, 2026 7:17 AM
General Dub City founder recognised for work in Bailey’s Bay The late Kent Outerbridge was named the 2026 Ujima Honouree for his contributions to the community The late Kent Outerbridge was named the 2026 Ujima Honouree for his contributions to the community Jan 27, 2026 7:52 AM
Local Business English Market to open Asian takeaway Wok This Way will provide kitchen support to the grocery store when it relocates to Front Street Wok This Way will provide kitchen support to the grocery store when it relocates to Front Street Jan 27, 2026 7:46 AM
Local Business Harbourmaster store prepares to close after half a century Enthusiastic shoppers crowd the store in the Washington Mall today in search of bargains Enthusiastic shoppers crowd the store in the Washington Mall today in search of bargains Jan 21, 2026 7:50 AM
Local Business Curtain comes down on retail collective Lookie Lookie Founder Kimwana Eve struggled to maintain a viable number of local vendors to sustain the business Founder Kimwana Eve struggled to maintain a viable number of local vendors to sustain the business Jan 21, 2026 7:47 AM
Local Business Business fire highlights hidden risk Commercial property insurance gaps are far less visible until disaster strikes Commercial property insurance gaps are far less visible until disaster strikes Jan 19, 2026 7:58 AM
Year in Review Business 2025: Economic growth slows again The year finishes with commercial concerns that are expected to persist well into 2026 The year finishes with commercial concerns that are expected to persist well into 2026 Jan 15, 2026 3:52 PM
Local Business George Simons bridging gap between contractors and clients The digital creator is onboarding contractors to advertise their services on his new web platform The digital creator is onboarding contractors to advertise their services on his new web platform Jan 15, 2026 7:58 AM
Local Business Bermuda Gin Company takes growth in stride Profits for each month of this year have been better than the same month last year Profits for each month of this year have been better than the same month last year Jan 13, 2026 7:39 AM
General The Music Box takes a bow after decades of service A Reid Street staple closes at the end of January, citing a decline in physical media and lack of accessibility A Reid Street staple closes at the end of January, citing a decline in physical media and lack of accessibility Jan 08, 2026 7:40 AM
Local Business Retailer hit by soaring shipping costs The veteran retailer said the Red Sea conflict is part of the problem as ships reroute to avoid it The veteran retailer said the Red Sea conflict is part of the problem as ships reroute to avoid it Jan 02, 2026 8:02 AM
