The Ministry Of Education Clarifies Publication Of Names Of Teachers With Uncollected Checks

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By Cory Wayland

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Press Statement

May 08, 2025, St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – The Ministry of Education wishes to clarify the recent publication of the names of teachers with uncollected checks at the Ministry.

The sole purpose of releasing the names was to efficiently and directly inform affected teachers that their checks are ready for collection, ensuring that the ongoing industrial action ends. Although the Ministry of Education has an internal mechanism to contact recipients, this process is sometimes slow and tedious; the publication of names was intended to complement this internal process.

The Ministry never intended to suggest that these checks had been left uncollected for an extended period or to cast any negative impression on the professionalism or diligence of our educators. Indeed, the Treasury delivered some of these checks to the Ministry of Education only yesterday (Wednesday, May 7, 2025).

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Our goal has always been to support our teachers and facilitate their smooth return to the classroom, where they continue to do the important and passionate work they love. 

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or misunderstanding this may have caused. The Ministry deeply values the dedication and service of all educators, and we remain committed to continuing to work with A&BUT to resolve any outstanding matters swiftly and collaboratively. 

Together, we will continue to build a strong and responsive education system that serves the best interests of our teachers, our students, and the nation as a whole.

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Comments (6)

  • Stone May 8, 2025, 11:05 AM

    Talk about unprofessionalism in high places
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  • Nonesence May 8, 2025, 11:58 AM

    So why send these names in the first place. Whether these teachers had not collected these monies for two days their names weren’t supposed to be in the papers like that. Come on. WTF. You sought to embarrass these people. You could have made a phone call.
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  • Unruly One May 8, 2025, 5:51 PM

    Yeah it was really bitter sweet and poor good to see some old friends teach that I remember from school days but reallly not cool for you to showcase how many ppl you have not paid lol.
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  • Juju Bee May 8, 2025, 8:59 PM

    I glad you all published the names. Sorry not sorry
    Reply
  • Robocar May 9, 2025, 4:16 PM

    Seems to me you Guys love Drama.
    Reply
  • Diesel May 11, 2025, 4:27 PM

    Just bull sitting bull shit! Who have not collected, know they have not collected.
    Reply

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