THE Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) has now set early June as the date for the final payment to teachers who marked school-based assessments (SBA) in 2022.

Last week Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Leighton Johnson said that several teachers who had marked SBAs in 2022 were yet to be paid despite a promise from the Ministry of Education that final payments would be made by April.

At that time Johnson charged that the education ministry was not treating the issue with the urgency it deserves.

In a release on Monday the education ministry said it has tasked the OEC with disbursing the retroactive payments

“The OEC acknowledges the delays in these payments and assures teachers, schools, and stakeholders that the issue is being addressed with utmost priority. We are committed to resolving this matter promptly and will keep the public informed of any significant updates,” the release said.

According to the OEC, due to the necessity for meticulous verification of all payments, disbursements have been delayed.