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Syria Declares Eclipse Public Holiday (Source: Bernama News Agency-Johor) - Summary: The government of Syria has declared a one-off public holiday for Wednesday, August 11, 1999, on account of that day's solar eclipse. Links: other Syria news and updates.
Papua New Guinea Declares July 19 Public Holiday (Source: Nau FM-Port Moresby) - Summary: The government of Papua New Guinea has declared Monday, July 19, 1999, as a one-off public holiday. Links: full story and other Papua New Guinea news and updates.
Tajikistan To Review Public Holidays (Source: Tajik Television First Channel-Dushanbe) - Summary: Tajikistan's President, Emomali Rahmonov, has issued a decree ordering a study of "traditional popular holidays, ceremonies and rituals". Links: full story and other Tajikistan news and updates.
Hong Kong To Consider Y2K Public Holiday (Source: Government Information Centre-Hong Kong) - Summary: Hong Kong's Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Joseph W P Wong, has introduced a Resolution under Section 6(1) of the General Holidays Ordinance, in the Legislative Council, purporting to make December 31, 1999, a one-off public holiday. Links: other Hong Kong news and updates.
Zimbabwe Declares July 5 Public Holiday (Source: Associated Press) - Summary: Zimbabwe's President, Robert Mugabe, declared Monday, July 5, 1999, as a one-off public holiday to honor Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwe's vice president, who died yesterday. Links: full story and other Zimbabwe news and updates.
Syria Declares Eclipse Public Holiday (Source: Bernama News Agency-Johor) - Summary: The government of Syria has declared a one-off public holiday for Wednesday, August 11, 1999, on account of that day's solar eclipse. Links: 
Papua New Guinea Declares July 19 Public Holiday (Source: Nau FM-Port Moresby) - Summary: The government of Papua New Guinea has declared Monday, July 19, 1999, as a one-off public holiday. Links: 
Tajikistan To Review Public Holidays (Source: Tajik Television First Channel-Dushanbe) - Summary: Tajikistan's President, Emomali Rahmonov, has issued a decree ordering a study of "traditional popular holidays, ceremonies and rituals". Links: 
Hong Kong To Consider Y2K Public Holiday (Source: Government Information Centre-Hong Kong) - Summary: Hong Kong's Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Joseph W P Wong, has introduced a Resolution under Section 6(1) of the General Holidays Ordinance, in the Legislative Council, purporting to make December 31, 1999, a one-off public holiday. Links: 
Zimbabwe Declares July 5 Public Holiday (Source: Associated Press) - Summary: Zimbabwe's President, Robert Mugabe, declared Monday, July 5, 1999, as a one-off public holiday to honor Joshua Nkomo, Zimbabwe's vice president, who died yesterday. Links: