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Bahamas braces for a teacher crunch as the Ministry of Education scrambles to fill 300 open positions by recruiting up to 100 local grads, retirees, and even foreign educators from Ghana. While the push aims to ensure every student gets quality instruction, it’s sparked backlash from the Bahamas Union of Teachers, who accuse the government of sidelining local educators still waiting for overdue pay. The Minister admits miscommunication but insists international hires aren’t replacements — they’re a global solution to a worldwide crisis. And amid the debate, one veteran educator with 16 years of experience is stepping back into the classroom, driven by a belief that education’s value runs deeper than salary.

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