birdie is in the business of paid political influencer.

> Asked yesterday if he was concerned about potential layoffs because of the move, Mr Halkitis said: “No.”

I guess he is not concerned. The first layoffs will come from the smaller businesses, or, or, people will be asked to work fewer hours, and take home less money.

> How can the government dictate price control on goods that were landed weeks or even months earlier, freight, duty and VAT paid to the government on.

When the minor duty reductions were offered back in May, the merchants should have been given a headstart to apply any changes to incoming goods, which often arrive months in advance, and adjust their margins for the next quarter and have a chance to sell their existing stocks.

Whether the foodstores close or not, under the current state of affairs, one will see a drastic change in offerings, and we will all be soon eating the breadbasket.

Inflation on landed costs will continue, so now is the time to give the merchants a period to adjust.But the govt has to give something back, perhaps lower the vat to 5%.

Outside a pharmacy kiosk inside a foodstore today, I overheard some unaware patrons complaining about their inability to get their prescriptions.

If price controls swoops in at a food store, they will likely close ASAP.

There was a long period of preparation when shoe stores started offering duty free prices. Today, it is often cheaper to buy shoes locally.

More and more of the butter incident will happen.

I was going to comment. But the chicken drumsticks are getting cold and I need something to eat.

Thanks for letting me know about the butter, i just stocked up, as the irish butter is quickly disappearing from the shelves.

The mega yacht people do not buy evaporated milk at midnight down Prince charles.
They catch free fish, then take it back home.

> “Well, I wouldn’t style it as negotiations because you know, we have amended the orders, and what we

Perhaps that is why the retailers have not answered, as negotiation is futile.

Within a couple of months, as the current stocks are depleted, food will cost even more as the the price controlled items are not restocked.

Sad.

It only takes one can of poisoned milk or candy.
They even killed babies with fake antubitics and poisoned baby formula in China.
Pets also died from plastics in pet food.
Nope, you do want your food to be safe.

I am very sorry to hear that. Throughout the pandemic I have patronized the Peach Street office. Their prices are very good and the staff always helpful and professional. I hope they can continue under these difficult circumstances.