TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7: Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kim Wilson this morning urged construction workers to use the economic slowdown as an opportunity to improve their training.

Senator Wilson said while Bermuda has a number of tradesmen skilled at traditional building methods, new technologies are constantly being adopted by the industry.

“Like any other industry, tradesmen must continuously upgrade their skills and certifications,” Sen Wilson said.

“Some believe that local tradesmen are falling behind other jurisdictions with respect to trade attaining certifications and learning new skills.

“If there is anyone who would like to discuss upgrading their training skills, I encourage you to contact the National Training Board so that they can assist you.”