More than 75 guest workers have gone home since Government started its moratorium on work permits in certain job categories and that number is expected to rise to almost 150 in the coming weeks.Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Kim Wilson revealed the figures in the Senate today and urged companies to take advantage of payroll tax relief for training Bermudians to help them fill the vacated posts.The moratorium came in last year and applies to categories including landscaping, cleaning and kitchen porters.“Notwithstanding the number of Bermudians seeking employment opportunities however, some employers are experiencing difficulty in attracting fully qualified and experienced Bermudians with the full range of skills to fill many of the newly vacant jobs,” Senator Wilson said.“That said, the Ministry is finding that many unemployed workers merely require an opportunity that incorporates an element of retraining to build on existing skills to address the gaps.”The Payroll Tax Relief Training Scheme was introduced in 2005. Ms Wilson revealed that ten companies were approved for the tax relief over the past two years and 43 Bermudians had received training as a result.“I am obliged today, on behalf of all unemployed workers, to invite all employers, in the spirit of developing a sustainable workforce for Bermuda’s future, to take advantage of the payroll tax relief training scheme,” Ms Wilson added.