December 7, 2010 -- Five retiring teachers have been thanked for their long service by the Vice-President, Mr Danny Faure.

Wilhemine Ernesta, Maria Derjacques, Meggy Payet, Elvira Alexis and May Chetty spent an average 39 years in the teaching profession.

VP Faure said he was thanking them on behalf of President James Michel and the whole country for their long years of service and devotion.

The retirees said they would all be available to give their services to whoever needed them.

Mr Faure said that with the enormous database of experience they had acquired over the years, it would be a good idea if they considered helping out during their leisure time.