The Honeybee that Stung Jamaica and Yielded Sweetness

The honeybee that stung Jamaica and yielded sweetness

‘This storm left destruction and loss, but failed to snatch our gratitude and will to survive’Originally published on Global VoicesHolland United Church in Holland Village, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The church’s roof was blown off during Hurricane Melissa. Photo by Candice Stewart, used with permission. I can’t say I’m sorry to see the back of 2025; it was a tough year for Jamaica — and disappointing, to say the least, to see the privilege of folk…

CXC relaxes rules and regulations for Jamaica students

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), is relaxing some of its rules and regulations for students in Jamaica who are still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Melissa which struck the island on October 28, 2025.

CXC: CTEC pilot programme oversubscribed

Registrar and CEO of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr Wayne Wesley has revealed that the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) programme has received much more interest than expected. Speaking on Wednesday during the first CXC press conference of the year, Wesley said CTEC had been heavily subscribed throughout the region, with CXC initially planning for 3 000 participants for the pilot programme. “We have received over 6 4…

CXC Ascribes To Principles Of Learning Inclusion

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) intends to ascribe to the principles of learning inclusion, as outlined in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Marrakesh Treaty. This is to ensure that […]

New Standards Set for Primary School Assessments Across Region

Changes are coming to how primary school students across the Caribbean are assessed. The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has approved updated targets, standards, and performance criteria for the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment. CXC Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Wayne Wesley, says the changes are benchmarked against regional and international curricula. The post New Standards Set for Primary School Assessments Across Region app…

CXC charts a digital future for Caribbean learners

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has set its sights on delivering all examinations digitally within the next three to five years, beginning with the partial rollout in the January 2026 sitting. Alongside this digital transition, the Council has also confirmed decisions on disaster preparedness, updated curriculum standards, and measures to strengthen inclusion across the region. Registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley noted that more than 10,0…