BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – The Minister of Education in St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Shawn Richards is clarifying that his ministry wants to be notified of maternity leave of teachers so that the necessary steps can be taken which includes finding a substitute teacher.
Veteran journalist, broadcaster and businessman, Canady Browne had disclosed that a source that attended a recent meeting of head teachers and Ministry of Education officials indicated that “the ministry will no longer accept medical certificates from staff that become pregnant and apply for leave.”
In clarifying the issue Minister Richards said it was important that a teacher is in place so that classes continue and children get their education.
