With effect from March 1st contracted teachers who wish to travel out of the country no longer have to provide a transport/title or guarantor.
According to a Memorandum issued by Chief Education Officer, Saddam Hussain, with immediate effect all contracted teachers whether travelling or not must request a waiver letter from the Human Resources Department of the Ministry of Education to travel without restriction. Requests can be made in person or via email at hr@moe.gov.gy.
“Henceforth, transport/title, cash or guarantor are no longer required. On receiving the waiver letter, the teacher must submit same to the Immigration Department (GPO Building in Georgetown) to have it signed and stamped. This waiver letter will allow the teacher to travel out of Guyana during the duration of his or her contract”, the Memorandum said.