Government offices and public schools closed on October 11.

GREAT BAY:--- The Executive Council has decided to give Monday, October 11, 2010 off to all civil servants and teachers of public schools with respect to the transition to country status that fell on a Sunday.

This decision by the Executive Council is a thank you to all civil servants and staff that played a role in preparation for 10-10-10 over the course of the 10-year period, the length of time it took to achieve country status.