Hawaii cautioned

FIRST Hawaiian Bank’s latest economic indicators report says a cautious approach is necessary in 1990, and that the state’s growth is expected to be mod erate. Growth potential was marred by labour shortages; bottlenecks were occur ring across all industries. In September total jobs available increased by three per cent, but the labour force grew by only one per cent. Slower growth on the mainland United States will mean the eastbound visitor arrivals will not in crease at the same pace as in recent years. The bank estimtes the state’s eco nomy will grow by four per cent this year. □