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The Island is still experiencing prosperity despite increased unemployment figures. 

 

That's according to the Chief Minister - at the end of 2015 there were 861 people out of work - an increase of 75 people from November's figures. 

 

Statistics show that there are more men unemployed with the construction sector taking the hit.

 

Allan Bell says despite this we still have very stable unemployment figures:

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