week.

New hours of opening to the public will be 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday through Friday each week, instead of 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs spokesperson said: "The new public hours will give the Employment Office staff the opportunity to handle paperwork relating to their many clients.

"In that way they will be able to serve customers more effectively.'' Information and inquiries can be made by calling 295-5151 ext. 1124 or 297-7717.