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The Opposition raised concerns that a new Price Control Commission could introduce control measures that damage the free market, but Government insisted that is untrue. The debate came during the Motion to Adjourn in the Senate yesterday. Premier Pau...

Premier Paula Cox has branded suppliers as "inhumane" for upping their prices and "economically raping" those who are struggling to make ends meet. Ms Cox, who is also Minister of Finance, used this week's town hall meeting on the economy to spell ou...

Former Attorney General Phil Perinchief yesterday called for wholesalers who have historically enjoyed a ‘virtual monopoly’ to disclose their markups. Mr Perinchief also suggested eliminating tax on targeted goods as he put forward his own ideas for ...

Wholesaler Jim Butterfield likened the chances of a food price freeze to a visit to the moon as he asked for representation on the new Price Control Commission. Mr Butterfield and Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards both accused Premier Paula Cox of...

A new panel is to probe the rising cost of food to ensure people aren’t forking out too much money for their weekly groceries. Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox has made the long-awaited announcement that she is setting up a Price Control Commis...

A Price Control Commission has been set up to look into the price of food on the Island to ensure consumers are protected from “unwarranted increases’, the Premier announced today. This morning in the House of Assembly Paula Cox said: “Mr Speaker, Ho...

Summer goes hand-in-hand with backyard barbecues and picnics on the beach. Just the thought of food sizzling on the grill is enough to make your mouth water. But this year, why not forgo the traditional fatty foods in honour of your (and your family’...

Eating under the stars or with a warm summer breeze watching the sun set is a great way to enjoy all that our restaurants have to offer. Here’s a list of some of the top places to enjoy a meal outdoors this summer. Beau Rivage The view across Hamilt...

PARIS (Bloomberg) - World food prices rose in June as the cost of sugar, meat and dairy increased, adding to inflationary pressure that has prompted central banks across the world to raise interest rates. An index of 55 food commodities rose to 233.8...

Seven is the lucky number for a mother and daughter team who marked their latest milestone with a complete facelift of their restaurant and extended its menu and opening hours. During their time at the helm, owner/manager Audrey Tucker and her daught...