The 2020 HBA Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo, which is always a welcome indicator that winter is ending and springtime is on the horizon, was cut short last year due to the abrupt way COVID-19 shut down normal activity. This year, event organizers wanted to hold an event that helped vendors connect with the public to showcase their products and services, but also kept everyone healthy and safe, so the early spring show at the convention center was transformed into a later spring outdoor expo happening May 1 and 2 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in the two outdoor arena areas.
This spring, many homeowners may have extra stimulus cash in their bank accounts, but as the economy opens up and traveling becomes easier, they have more options on what to do with their cash. This expo is a great way for local home improvement and gardening businesses to remind homeowners that spending their stimulus on home improvements may be a better investment than a weekend away, and theyâll pro
Pokie revenue seesaws: Dramatic plummet and record high through Covid-19
4 Apr, 2021 09:00 PM
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The preliminary results of Retina Rimal s study show links between problem gambling and mental health issues. / Video by Dean Purcell
The preliminary results of Retina Rimal s study show links between problem gambling and mental health issues. / Video by Dean Purcell
Rotorua pokie machine profits plummeted when New Zealand was placed into lockdown but the cash came roaring back at the end of the year. A problem gambling expert said the increase was staggering and the problem was very real in the Bay of Plenty.
In the final quarter of last year, a whopping $252 million was spent on pokie machines throughout the nation, the highest since records began in 2007.
SpiceJet pays ₹4.53-cr principal amount dues to AAI; seeks time to pay interest
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SpiceJet has made partial payments of dues towards the Airports Authority of India to avoid encashment of its bank guarantee. It has paid ₹4.31 crore as upfront cash, partial interest payment of ₹14 lakh, ₹20 crore TDS till December 2020.
The debt-strapped airline has also proposed to pay the rest TDS amount in two instalments before June 30 and requested waiver of interest dues.
According to a letter submitted by SpiceJet to AAI on April 1, the low-cost carrier said that it has paid ₹4.53 crore as on March 31, thus bringing the current outstanding principle amount of of ₹115.41 crore within 75 per cent of bank guarantees and 100 per cent of cash deposit towards total security cover of ₹153.63 crore complying with the settlement proposal.
Mumbai: BEST pays staff salary in coins
It has been getting a massive quantity of coins from passengers by way of the ticket fare, as well as cash for power bills. (Image Source: File Photo)
Updated: Apr 3, 2021, 08:06 PM IST
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is facing a weird problem these days. The undertaking, which operates a 4,000-bus strong transport system as well as supplies electricity to some 10 lakh consumers has a massive quantity of coins lying in its treasury.
It has been getting a massive quantity of coins from passengers by way of the ticket fare, as well as cash for power bills.
Masked gunman convicted of robbing Tauranga dairy
1 Apr, 2021 09:00 PM
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A Tauranga man pleaded guilty to an armed robbery charge in the Tauranga District Court on April 1. Photo / Fil
A Tauranga man pleaded guilty to an armed robbery charge in the Tauranga District Court on April 1. Photo / Fil
A Tauranga man has admitted being the masked gunman who robbed the sole attendant at Matua Dairy in 2019 and fled with a small amount of cash.
The 35-year-old, who appeared in the Tauranga District Court yesterday via an audiovisual link, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery with a firearm.
The defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was convicted of the charge by Judge John MacDonald.