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In keeping with a promise to Literacy Teachers across the country, the Education Ministry has honoured an outstanding payment obligation.The teachers, who are tasked with delivering remedial classes to pupils who are dubbed “slow learners”, were denied their stipends for their services since the beginning of this year. However,Adam Joseph Duhe Dolphins Jersey, it was after voicing their concerns in the media that the Ministry in a statement last week had assured that the teachers would be paid this week.This publication was informed by a Ministry official yesterday that payment sheets were signed off on Monday and were sent to the Ministry’s 21 Brickdam, Georgetown office,Keenan Allen Chargers Jersey, to be dispatched to the various Regions. However,Melvin Gordon Chargers Jersey, although the moneys have been dispatched, all teachers as at yesterday were not in receipt of their allotment. Some teachers did confirm though that they had received their payment. It is expected that all teachers will be compensated by today.Last week the Ministry, in apologetic mode, broke its silence on the non-payment of stipends to the teachers. In a statement, it sought to reassure teachers that measures were put in place for them to receive their money, even as efforts are being made to ensure that their payment is not withheld again.The statement, which was attributed to the Literacy Department of the Ministry, headed by Mr Murray Greenidge,Ryan Tannehill Dolphins Jersey, noted that it “wishes to publicly offer an apology to the literacy teachers who have been affected by the delay in the release of stipends.” It was also noted that the contributions of the teachers are invaluable therefore “we thank you for your patience and commitment.”Teachers, most of whom are currently not full-time educators,LaDainian Tomlinson Chargers Jersey, are attached to the Ministry’s Remedial Literacy Programme on a contractual basis. They are required to deliver the relevant programmes to primary level children. Sessions usually start at around 14:30 hours,Byron Maxwell Dolphins Jersey, after normal school sessions and conclude at around 16:30 hours.The remedial programme commenced some six years ago,Marcus Smith II Eagles Jersey, with teachers being afforded a stipend of $30,Hunter Henry Chargers Jersey,000 per month. They are however in receipt of $28,Cameron Wake Dolphins Jersey,440 after NIS payment is deducted. As part of their contractual agreement they are required to facilitate sessions four days per week. |
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