One hundred years after Thomas Noel Kerner planted the seed of what would grow into Antigua and Barbuda's teachers' union, its current president delivered a sobering assessment of the institution's condition — and those responsible for its care.
According to Antigua Observer, Casroy Charles used his State of the Union address, delivered before hundreds of teachers on Thursday, to warn that while the union continues to bear fruit after a century of service, those entrusted with nurturing it are falling dangerously short of their responsibilities.
The address marked a significant milestone, coming as the union commemorates 100 years of representing educators across the nation. Despite the celebratory occasion, Charles did not shy away from delivering a frank and critical message to his audience.
As reported by Antigua Observer, Charles's remarks underscored growing concerns within the teaching profession about the level of support and attention being afforded to an institution that has served the country's educational landscape for a full century.
