Grenada teachers not paid for months, Gov’t confirms

The Grenada government has confirmed that several teachers on temporary contracts have not received their salaries for several months, while some permanent staff have not been paid for the previous month.

This situation has raised significant concerns among educators, particularly as public sector workers are typically paid on a bi-monthly basis. Acting Prime Minister Andy Williams addressed the issue, expressing optimism that the matter would be resolved by next week. “We are doing our best,” he stated, emphasizing that both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance are actively working to ensure teachers are compensated promptly.

In Grenada’s public service framework, the Ministry of Finance handles payment processing, but several other entities, including the Public Service Commission and the Department of Public Administration, also play key roles in ensuring compliance with payment protocols.