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Saint Lucia Public Holiday May 24 (Source: Cana News Agency-Bridgetown) - Summary: Saint Lucia Prime Minister-designate, Dr Kenny Anthony, declared tomorrow, May 24, 1997, a one-off public holiday to celebrate the St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) victory in today's elections. Links: full story and other Saint Lucia news and updates.
Micronesia Declares July 12 Public Holiday (Source: FSM Office of the President-Pohnpei) - Summary: The acting President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Jacob Nena, announced that a proclamation signed last week would make July 12, 1997, a one-off public holiday, to be referred to as Micronesian Law Day. Links: other Micronesia news and updates.
Hong Kong Publishes Handover Public Holidays Bill (Source: Hong Kong Finance Committee-Hong Kong) - Summary: The Hong Kong legislature has published the text of the "Public Holiday (Special Holidays 1997) Bill" which declares July 1 and 2, 1997, public holidays to coincide with the handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China. Links: full story and other Hong Kong news and updates.
Saint Lucia Public Holiday May 24 (Source: Cana News Agency-Bridgetown) - Summary: Saint Lucia Prime Minister-designate, Dr Kenny Anthony, declared tomorrow, May 24, 1997, a one-off public holiday to celebrate the St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) victory in today's elections. Links: 
Micronesia Declares July 12 Public Holiday (Source: FSM Office of the President-Pohnpei) - Summary: The acting President of the Federated States of Micronesia, Jacob Nena, announced that a proclamation signed last week would make July 12, 1997, a one-off public holiday, to be referred to as Micronesian Law Day. Links: 
Hong Kong Publishes Handover Public Holidays Bill (Source: Hong Kong Finance Committee-Hong Kong) - Summary: The Hong Kong legislature has published the text of the "Public Holiday (Special Holidays 1997) Bill" which declares July 1 and 2, 1997, public holidays to coincide with the handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China. Links: