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Education Minister Denies PS Reassignment Linked to Teachers’ Protest
Education Minister Daryll Matthew has dismissed suggestions that the recent reassignment of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education is a response to recent protest action by teachers.
Speaking on ABS this morning, Matthew said changes within the public service are routine and should not be interpreted as punitive.
“I don’t know that the impasse, as you call it, has sparked any changes in the public service,” he said.
“Permanent secretaries and senior civil servants are shifted around from time to time. It has happened in the past.”
He added that while the reassignment may have coincided with the recent standoff between teachers and the ministry, the move should not be viewed as disciplinary.
“I don’t want it to come across as if this is some sort of punishment to any individual. There are times where a change of environment is good,” Matthew explained.
The minister also praised the former Permanent Secretary, saying their working relationship had always been professional and respectful.
“I’ve always maintained a good relationship [with her].
I can’t think of any instance where I have felt as if the PS is not acting in accordance with the law and her duties and in support of the policies of the government,” he said.
“The mindset that this may be some sort of punishment method to her is totally incorrect.”
Matthew said he looks forward to working with the new leadership at the ministry as they continue efforts to strengthen the education sector.
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Ok yeah right! So why the move wasn’t made in september at the beggining of the new school year. And the move came right after the minister said on his radio station that he already told the minister to move people who not doing their work. Good move by the way of removing Greenaway she full of shit. But own up man call a spade a spade.
it’s OK to make changes regardless of the situation. People get comfortable after a period of time. I positively recommend it.
Daryll doesn’t even know where he is sitting let alone know what is happening in the public service.
Daryll is the WORST education and sports minister in Antigua’s history.
Despite his multiplied incompetence the UPP has confirmed his return to parliament.
Then again if the UPP can see prime minister in Pringle what else do you expect.
Convenient timing though. Yuh cya blame people for raising eyebrow.
Dem tink we fool? De same week teachers protest and den PS gone?
This just fuels mistrust. Government need to stop acting like the public cyah see pattern.
Mi respect de minister, but mi still side-eye dis move ya.