This year marks the 40th year since Bima Wear’s inception. From small beginnings in 1969 Bima Wear went from strength to strength eventually becoming the largest employer of Tiwi. Over the years Bima Wear has endured many set backs including the unauthorised take over of their major assets, including their own building, purpose built with a Federal Govt. grant 1978 and a residential property. The Bima Wear women have remained true to their belief that they themselves can independently own and operate their business. Three existing Bima Wear staff have worked at Bima Wear since it began in 1969, they are Lucia Pilakui, Josepha Kantilla and Noreen Kerinaiua. An official function to celebrate the women and Bima Wear’s 40th Anniversary will be held later this year. We are presently looking to contact people from Bima Wears past. If you are one or know of any could you please contact us at info@bimawear.com or through our website 
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