Grant Delay Hits Families Hard | Trinidad and Tobago News

The Ministry of Education is under fire for a delayed rollout of the School Supplies and Book Grant, scrambling to process over 20,000 applications in just six weeks. Despite sending out more than half of the $10 million in grants by Thursday, Education Minister Dr. Michael Dowlath assures parents kids won’t be penalized for missing supplies on day one — principals now offer a two-week grace period. But critics, including teachers’ union head Crystal Ashe and former minister Dr. Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, warn the delay hits families hardest — especially those counting on the aid to get kids ready for school. While the ministry races to distribute funds, mounting pressure highlights the real-world impact on students and their families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80770359680508e0