The President has decided to change the official Government working hours from 8am to 2pm, effective from Thursday, 1st October 2015. The decision was made at today’s Cabinet meeting, on the recommendation of Cabinet members, following extensive deliberations on changing the official Government working hours.

The President's decision was made in order to provide the opportunity for Government employees to spend quality time with their families, to work in the private sector apart from the Government, and to facilitate youth to be more involved in sports activities, further education and technical professions.