The Education Ministry says 11,540 active, eligible teachers will receive their backpay with December salaries, tomorrow, December 19th, 2023.

In a media release, the Ministry said this figure represents 90% of active teachers, and noted that the remaining 10% will continue to be processed.

Payments for that 10% are expected to be completed by December 31st, 2023.

The Ministry noted that payments for retired teachers will be processed subsequently.

The Ministry said it has established the email address backpayqueries@moe.gov.tt to receive and respond to queries on teachers’ backpay.