More than 900 people who invigilated this year’s CXC examinations are awaiting payment, with the Ministry of Education Transformation aiming to clear all verified claims by mid-September but warning that disputed cases could remain unresolved until November.

Several affected workers, including unemployed people who supervised the May and June CSEC and CAPE exams, say the delay has left them struggling to meet household expenses and buy school supplies ahead of the new academic year.

The Ministry of Education Transformation said payments had started, but claims must be checked and audited before money can be released.