Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has declared new work hours and days for the West African country's work force, starting 1 Feb, a statement from the presidency said. The statement, received by PANA here Monday, announced that the new work days will run from Mondays to Thursdays, against the current one from Mondays to Fridays.
Also, work hours will run from 8.00am to 6.00pm, against the old time of 8.00am to 4.00pm.
Friday has now been declared a rest day in addition to Sundays, to enable Gambians have 'more time for prayers'.
The statement also indicated that institutions like banks, educational centres, among others, are allowed to operate on Saturdays if they so wish.
The new development is said to be inline with government's efforts to give more time to Gambians to engage in social activities as well as agriculture.
Pana 21/01/2013