The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers says its members engaged in industrial action by way of a sit-in at public schools on Monday, and this action will con
The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries is aware of a press release dated April 14, 2023, under the pen of Ms Sharon Kelsick, General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers. In response to this press release suggesting a continued failure of the Ministry of Education to fulfill promises made…
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com As hundreds of public sector teachers gathered on the lawn of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers headquarters, a shirt worn by one aptly described the day’s events 'TLM: Teachers’ Lives Matter’. As the Cabinet met yesterday to discuss matters of national importance, teachers rallied…
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers (A&BUT) continues to push for government officials to quickly address matters affecting teachers across the island as public schools remain closed until next week Monday. The country's education system remains largely at a standstill after the Ministry of…
By Theresa Goodwin theresa.goodwin@antiguaobserver.com There is a popular saying that you never forget your true love, no matter where you go or what you do in life. That certainly strikes a chord with outgoing General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers Union (A&BUT) Annetta Alexander-Hunte, who has…