STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY TO EDUCATION ON THE RECENT BULLYING VIDEO

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda –Thursday 30thMay, 2019………The Director of Education is promising a thorough investigation into a disturbing video involving two male students within the public school system.

Director Clare Browne has confirmed the incidentoccurred last week.

The school’s management, having learnt of what transpired, immediately suspended several students.

Commenting on the incident, Mr. Browne noted that while action cannot be taken by the ministry simply byviewing the video, believed to have been taped by another pupil, every effort will be made to properly investigate what took place.

A report is being compiled by the school’s principal, which will then be delivered to the director of education’s office for review and action.

Director Clare Browne is reiterating that no form of bullying will be tolerated in schools and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology will enforce its zero tolerance policy against such actions.