VIDEO: Education Minister Addresses Teacher Concerns Over Check Collection

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By Shermain Bique-Charles
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The Minister of Education, Daryll Matthew, has clarified the rationale behind the decision to publish the names of 200 teachers selected for check collection in the public sector. 

The move, which has sparked mixed reactions, aims to ensure transparency and address ongoing concerns within the education community.

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Matthew emphasized that the intention is not to expose any teachers to humiliation but rather to streamline the process and address their issues in a timely manner.

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Shermain Bique-Charles

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Comments (5)

  • Eagle eyes May 12, 2025, 6:45 AM

    Bull shit!!💩💩💩
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  • Wicked May 12, 2025, 7:22 AM

    This spirit is very familiar. It was here before. ABLP is not perfect but this cause is not justified. You are hurting these children. Union leader need fo be removed from the system. This is like using one evil to fight another.
    Reply
    • Devorn Carter May 12, 2025, 8:28 AM

      Well if Gaston gets the message being sent out and if the government care for our children then we will see chnage. Isnt iit so?
      Reply
  • Juju Bee May 12, 2025, 9:28 AM

    All u do damn right
    Reply
  • Unruly One May 12, 2025, 8:43 PM

    It is easy for the Minister to say all them things but if is claiming as he says then it means that he is not proposing enough on the teachers behalf since he claiming that he gets unanimous support from his colleagues. I think he has too much on his plate.
    Reply

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