Friday, July 6, 2007

Sharply Reduced Hours For Nicaragua's Civil Service In July-August

Sources: Prensa Latina and Nicaragua public holidays. Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega ordered a reduction of the working day in the State institutions, to reduce the negative impact of energy cuts. Accordingly, all government work places will now close at 1pm (13:00) local time as of July 6, and for the duration of the month of July and August. The measure, is only officially applied in Managua, but the central government is exhorting other State powers and autonomous institutions to adjust their labor hours to the same schedule.