Padarath: $20M book grant payments could begin next week
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August 15, 2026
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Akash Samaroo
Parents awaiting the Government’s book grant could begin receiving payments from next week as the Ministry of Education moves to finalise approvals ahead of the September 7 reopening of schools.
Acting Education Minister Barry Padarath said the $20 million disbursement is now approaching its final administrative stages, with approvals expected to be completed within days.
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