The Ministry of Education has received an influx of inquiries regarding pay for teachers in light of actions taken by the BUT on Friday, 31 May, 2019. In response, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain has issued the following statement:

"The Head of the Public Service is the final determinant of matters regarding industrial action pay, and therefore, is the governing body regarding compensation for teachers on 31 May, 2019."