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Although this year’s World Teachers’ Day was observed last Saturday,Cheap NFL Jerseys Chinese, heads of Guyana’s education system ensured that they didn’t miss a beat in formally commemorating the day and recognizing the nation’s teachers.With support provided by communications company, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T), the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) was able to demonstrate their appreciation to 20 of Guyana’s 10,000 teachers during a simple ceremony held at the Ministry of Education’s boardroom.The awardees,Deion Jones Falcons Jersey, flanking Ministry of Education and GT&T’s officials, after receiving their plaquesThe teachers were selected based on their outstanding and exemplary conduct in carrying out their mandate to educate the nation’s children. The selection included representatives of the Nursery,Gregor Blanco Jersey, Primary and Secondary levels.As a token of appreciation for the service rendered, they were each awarded with a plaque symbolizing gratitude for their dedication and commitment over the years as well as $5,000 free credit from GT&T.For all other teachers,Soccer Jerseys China, Chief Executive Officer of GT&T, Radha Krishna Sharma,wholesale jerseys, announced that handsets, including those of the popular BlackBerry brand, as well as internet modems will be offered at discounted prices, with varying amounts of free credit to accompany their purchases.The GT&T executive noted that the contributions come as the company recognises the unique role of teachers who have influenced generations.It was mentioned that GT&T is not new to providing support for the nation’s teachers as only two years ago they rewarded promoted teachers across the country with discounted handsets and free monthly credit.Sharma said that teachers are to be esteemed in the same degree as parents since they play a part in the moulding of children while adding that it is the teaching profession that gives birth to all others. He acknowledged that he owes much to his teachers as they have moulded him into the person he has become.Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, during her remarks, noted that the modest number of those who received awards for their outstanding practices in the education sector represents, on a small scale,Wholesale Authentic NHL Jerseys, the contributions of a wide majority of teachers.She urged those teachers who are aware of improvements that are needed to be made to follow the example and be inspired by those who were awarded.Referring to the theme of this year’s observance of World Teachers’ Day,Bobby Orr Jersey, ‘A call for teachers’, the Minister expressed that she is pleased as it is evident that Guyana has been heeding this call. She noted that under the present Government, teachers are “getting the best they can get.”The Minister made reference to the unique training that is made available to teachers currently, allowing trainees the opportunity to attain ‘graduate status’ in “one half of the time in which they were able to do that before.” She added that every year 30 teachers are able to obtain scholarships so as to attend the University of Guyana in order to upgrade their capacities.Further,Brian Poole Falcons Jersey UK, it was mentioned that the Government makes provision of a $40M fund to assist teachers in owning their own homes as well as providing duty free concessions to make it easier for them to have access to personal transportation.The Minister stressed too that teachers are currently “enjoying the best salary they have ever enjoyed” as over the past five years, teachers’ salaries were increased by as much as 25-33 per cent.“When I saw the call being made for more teachers and more trained teachers, I am very pleased. I think we are in a good place in the world,” she said.The Minister took the opportunity to applaud the GTU, noting that they have always “batted” for teachers under the union,Cheap Jerseys, and acknowledged that they have worked together with the Government in a civilised fashion to arrive at benefits that these valued public servants have never before enjoyed.She also thanked GT&T for its contributions over the years in supporting teachers and urged that this example be followed by other members of ‘corporate Guyana’ to assist teachers in whatever way they can.Also present at the award ceremony were Chief Education Officer, Olato Sam, President of the GTU Colin Bynoe and GTU’s General Secretary Coretta Mc Donald. |
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