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The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers is one of the oldest labour organisation in Antigua and Barbuda. We are the sole bargaining agent for most public school teachers as well as teachers at the St. John's Catholic Primary School, St. Joseph's Academy, Sunny Side Tutorial School and the Christ The King High School.

The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teacher is dedicated to ensuring that our members are provided with effective representation. We also seek to provide the enabling environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged and facilitated.

The website is designed to provide all members and affiliates with timely information and resources which may prove helpful in the execution of their daily duties. 

New Executive Installed 

The Antigua and barbuda Union of Teachers witnessed the installation of Executive officers whohave beencharged with the task of leading the organisation for the next three years. The installation followed the Annual General Conference held at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre on Thursday, May 13, 2010.

From left to right back: Christiana Whyte- Exe Member, Gwendolyn Willock-Treasurer, Joycelyn James- Exe Member, Paulette Henry- 2nd Vice President, Tessa Roberts-Trustee, Claxton Duberry- Ass. Treasurer, Annetta Alexander- Ass. Gen. Sec, Christopher Roberts- Exe Member

Left to right front: Ashworth Azille- General Secretary, Vernest Mack- President, Rolston Nickeo- 1st Vice President  

 

Teachers Reaffirm their Support for Leadership of A&BUT

 

The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers held its triennial General Elections on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the T.N.Kirnon School. 


In what was considered to be one of the most interesting elections for the organization in recent times, Ms. Denise Gardner, lecturer at the Antigua State College contested the position of President in the hope of unseating the incumbent, Mrs. Vernest Mack, who also serves as the Principal of the Liberta Jr. Secondary School. At the end of the vote Mack emerged victorious winning in landslide fashion. The Executive Committee will run the affairs of the organisation for the next three years.

 

The other members of the Executive are as follows:

 

1st Vice President- Rolston Nickeo (unopposed)

2nd Vice President- Paulette Henry (unopposed)

General Secretary- Ashworth Azille (unopposed)

Assistant General Secretary- Annetta Alexander (unopposed)

Treasurer- Gwendolyn Willock (unopposed)

Assistant Treasurer- Claxton Duberry (unopposed)

Members -At-Large- Joycelyn James, Christopher Roberts, and Christiana Whyte

Trustees- Ms. Tessa Roberts and Tanya Stevens

 

 A&BUT extend heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Cicely King, Ms. Karen Browne and Ms. Verlyn Hector who served as executive members during the last triennial. 



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April 15, 2010

Our colleague and friend, Ms. Jewel Edwards was laid to rest on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Many persons came to to pay their last respects to one who was described as an angel on earth. Amidst the sorrow and tears many took comfort in the lasting memories of Jewel while she lived. President, Vernest Mack paid tribute on behalf of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers and described her as possessing an infectious personality which tended to permeate those who came in contact with her. M.s Edwards last taught at the St. Mary's Secondary School.
May her soul rest in peace perpetual 

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