The job statistics for November have been released showing a further increase in those out of work.
Unemployment now stands at 971, a rate of 2.3% of the economically active population.
Treasury Minister Eddie Teare has said that while he's disappointed with the latest figures he recognises that external conditions are conspiring to make this a difficult time for the economy.
The Minister added: ‘Seasonal factors are also at play now, so we can expect the level of unemployment to rise further in the forthcoming winter months.’
A total of 506 vacancies were notified to the Job Centre during the month and at the end of the month 223 positions were still vacant and held on file.
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