Trinidad’s Schooling Minister Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly has affirmed that every one obligatory actions are being taken to make sure that lecturers obtain their long-awaited backpay earlier than Christmas.
She offered perception into the continued efforts throughout a latest press convention held on the Ministry of Schooling’s headquarters on St. Vincent Avenue, Port-of-Spain.
Everlasting Secretary Jacqueline Charles on the Helm
Dr. Gadsby-Dolly revealed that Jacqueline Charles, the newly appointed Everlasting Secretary within the Schooling Ministry, is diligently working alongside officers from the Ministry of Finance to expedite the disbursement of lecturers’ backpay.
The Schooling Minister emphasised that Charles, regardless of being comparatively new to her function, is actively overseeing the method to have every thing so as by the vacation season.
Authorities’s goal: Finish of calendar 2023
Whereas addressing the media, Dr. Gadsby-Dolly reiterated that the federal government’s overarching purpose is to finish the backpay disbursement by the top of the calendar 12 months 2023.
This dedication displays the administration’s unwavering dedication to resolving the problem promptly.
Confidence in Charles’ capabilities
Expressing her confidence in Everlasting Secretary Charles, Dr. Gadsby-Dolly praised her for hitting the bottom working in her function.
The Schooling Minister additionally highlighted the measures carried out to assist ministry workers throughout this vital interval.
Childcare help for devoted workers
To accommodate ministry workers who could also be required to work prolonged hours in the course of the backpay processing, the Early Childhood Care and Schooling (ECCE) Division has established a nursery inside the ministry premises.
This initiative ensures that workers with younger youngsters can fulfill their obligations comfortably.
