Here you will find the latest links to our Bima Wear News Blog. Find out more about the Tiwi Islands and Bima Wear’s rich and colourful history.

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Xavier girls visit Bima Wear - November 24 2009

Bima goes bush - November 24 2009

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Bima Wear celebrates 40th anniversary - June 7 2009
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. Read more

Bima Wear wins Keep Australia Beautiful NT Award - Best Business Project.

Jimmy Little Meets Bima Wear Ladies - August 2008
Last night Nguiu residents were treated to a visit from musician Jimmy Little as a part of his Northern Territory tour. Some of us were lucky enough to also catch him at Gunbalunya (Oenpelli) Open Day over the weekend. Jimmy performed with Bede Tungutalum (one of the two founders of Tiwi Design) at the Nguiu club. Some of the Tiwi women also sang for Jimmy.  Read more