of May, recently released Government figures show.

Air arrivals were down to 11,441 compared to 11,792 during the same period last year.

Cruise ship arrivals were also down with 11,600 visitors compared to 11,810.

Overall, 7,365 more visitors came to the island for the year ending May 15, with 142,103 arrivals this year compared to 134,738 arrivals at this point last year.

Despite this, Tourist arrivals are still below the Tourism Ministry's predicted 10 percent increase in visitor arrivals.

TENDERING RULES CON Contractors wanting more information about Government tendering rules are being urged to attend a seminar at the Chamber of Commerce board room on Thursday. It starts at 1 p.m.