Teachers celebrated for decades of service |09 October 2026

Longest-serving teacher Linda Marie flanked by President Herminie and Vice-President Pillay

• 47-year teaching career earns Linda Marie top honour

By Vidya Gappy

During the Teachers’ Awards Ceremony held yesterday, Linda Marie was acclaimed as the longest-serving teacher, having dedicated 47 years to the profession. A further 38 teachers were recognised and rewarded for 25 years of service. Also honoured were eight medically boarded teachers, including four with 40 years of service, one with 30 years and one with 29 years of service.

The ceremony, held at the Avani+ Barbarons Resort, was attended by President Patrick Herminie, Vice-President Sebastien Pillay and his wife, along with ministers and senior officials from the Ministry of Education.

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