VISIT OF POPE JOHN PAUL II

Cabinet has decided that, on the occasion of the forthcoming visit to Malta by His Holiness Pope John Paul II Government employees, other than those engaged in the provision of essential services, will be granted a day off on Wednesday 9 May 2001. This will allow them to attend the major religious functions being held that day.

Parastatal organisations are being invited to follow the arrangements being made for Government employees

Government schools will also be closed for the day although the scheduled MatSec examinations scheduled for that day will take place as planned.

The relevant OPM circular, No.18/2001 of 6 April 2001, has already been issued.

It will be recalled that during the visit of His Holiness The Pope in 1990 Government employees were given a half day off on the afternoon of Friday 25 May 1990.