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There has been a noticeable slowdown in the number of shoppers and activity in shopping areas across downtown Port-of-Spain, according to vendors and businessowners in the capital city.
Despite this, merchants are optimistic that there will be a resurgence in activities by next week, when some people are expected to be paid their December salaries.
Guardian Media visited Homeland Furnishings on Queen Janelle Commissiong Street yesterday, where salesperson Pauline Harbour said she noticed the lack of activity for the Christmas season thus far. Harbour said it was a significant drop in activity compared to the same period last year.
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