MoE dismisses claims of teacher transfer over pigeon infestation concerns at BV Primary

Following recent claims suggesting that a teacher from BV Primary School was transferred after raising concerns about a pigeon infestation, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has issued a statement refuting the allegations.
According to the Ministry, “No teacher from BV Primary School has been transferred in relation to raising concerns about pigeon infestation, nor has any such transfer been under consideration by the Ministry or the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). No teacher has been transferred or is being considered for a transfer.” The Ministry further stated that “At no time has any directive been issued by the Ministry to relocate or penalise a teacher for voicing workplace concerns regarding conditions at their school.”
In reaffirming its position, the MoE added that “The Ministry recognises and respects the rights of teachers to draw attention to concerns about school infrastructure.”
The statement continued, noting that “The Ministry remains committed to addressing any genuine reported issues of maintenance.”
Additionally, the Ministry highlighted that “The Ministry will continue to follow established protocols for any staffing changes, which are conducted in accordance with national policies, collective agreements and labour laws.”
Concluding its statement, the Ministry urged all stakeholders to act responsibly, stating that “The Ministry of Education urges all stakeholders to practice the responsible dissemination of data, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical use.”