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Island broadcaster DeFontes is to go off the airwaves at the end of next month. Owner and president Kenneth DeFontes confirmed that the company will cease operations next month after 34 years. A total of 19 people, five full time and 14 subcontractor...

A new cycle store has opened up for business. Pedals Plus, on Union Street in Pembroke, is the new name for Social Cycles. And company chief Dexter Swan said the new-look store and new location has wheels for everyone. Mr Swan added: “We’re a full se...

Clarien Bank has launched new hi-tech debit cards. In a partnership with MasterCard, the bank has introduced industry standard EMV/chip technology. The new cards also include MasterCard PayPass, a contactless tap-and-pay service and are also claimed ...

As temperatures rise, so do sales of ice cream, but this summer is proving to be an exceptionally busy one for ice cream sellers. On some days the sheer number of tourists outside the Meltdown Ice Cream kiosk seeking a cool treat has resulted in queu...

A green-energy entrepreneur is to host a series of events designed to cut fossil fuel use and pollution. Mohamed Hamza’s Dragonfly company will three hour-and-a-half seminars at Hamilton’s Pier Six on Friday and Saturday. Mr Hamza said: “There is a e...

When the wholesale cost of chicken went down, The Rotisserie Grill’s owners had a choice to make — either keep the extra revenue margin for themselves or pass on the saving to customers. Co-owners Walter and Wilmont Simmons decided to pass on the sav...

You don't need big bucks or a large loan facility at a bank to build a successful business. If you want the proof look no further than Michelle and George Wales. The couple own and operate CV Café in St George and have built up a business that has at...

Barber Deon Brangman has achieved his dream of owning his own barber’s shop — a year ahead of schedule. Mr Brangman, who just turned 29, said: “When I was about 23, I set a goal that I would have my own barber shop up and running and successful by th...

The popular city centre Lemon Tree Café on Queen Street has gone into liquidation. The café, originally managed by former Fairmont Southampton chief concierge Brendan Huttick, has been shuttered for some time. Mr Huttick left the owners’ company, Gou...

Kitson Real Estate is feeling the benefit of moving to a prime street level location in the heart of Hamilton. A vacant shop unit at the entrance to the Windsor Place shopping precinct, on Queen Street, has been transformed into a walk-in real estate...