EDUCATION MINISTER CALLS FOR URGENT INVESTIGATION INTO CXC
RESULTS
Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw,
has called on the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to conduct an “urgent
investigation” into concerns over the recently released CAPE and CSEC examination
results.
Ms. Bradshaw issued a statement on the matter:
“The disquiet among students who recently received the Caribbean Examinations
Council’s CAPE and CSEC examinations is definitely cause for concern. I am of the
view that an urgent investigation must be carried out by CXC into this matter to preserve
the integrity of the examinations.
“I know that the Council has already responded to indicate the procedure to
initiate the review process by Friday, October 23. And while there must be respect for
process, I do feel however that given the unprecedented number of students who have
raised concerns, particularly those online, I would strongly urge CXC to move swiftly to
investigate and also to consider the waiver of fees associated with the review.
“Indeed these are not normal times and as a cloud of uncertainty looms over the
heads of several of our students who are preparing to go off to university, it is
incumbent on CXC to urgently resolve this matter so that they can get on with their
lives,” she stated.
The results for the July 2020 examinations were released on Tuesday,
September 22, following a ceremony at CXC headquarters, Pine Plantation Road, St.Michael.
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Council at its 50th Meeting in St. Vincent, on 7 December 2018, appointed Dr. Wayne Wesley as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), with effect from 1 August 2019. Dr. Wesley joined CXC in June 2018, as Director of Operations, Examination Services. As Director, Dr. Wesley assisted in providing strategic leadership and management to the organisation. In addition, he oversaw the planning, development and operation of the core examination services of CXC, to the organisation’s regional and international stakeholders.
The new Registrar/CEO is passionate about regional integration and development, particularly fostering Human Capital Development through education and training, having spent the last twenty-five years in both education and training in Jamaica, the region and internationally. His professional experience spans industrial engineering, technical education, consultancies, strategic leadership and executive management.
Prior to joining CXC, Dr. Wesley led the Human Employment and Resource Training Trust/ National Training Agency (HEART Trust/NTA) in Jamaica, in the role of Executive Director and was Chairman of the Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA). During his professional career, he served at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) and his time there culminated in his promotion and appointment to the academic rank of Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the Industrial Engineering Programme.
As a member of various boards, Dr. Wesley has given of his time and expertise to assist organisations in the field of education. These include the Council of UTech, Jamaica, the University Council of Jamaica, the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning and international committees such as, the Technical Committee of the International Labour Organization and the WorldSkills International Strategy Committee. He has also shared his expertise with regional project steering committees, namely, the CARICOM Education for Employment Programme and the Regional Labour Market Information System.
Dr. Wesley brings to the role of Registrar/CEO, extensive knowledge gained through his Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering from Florida State University, a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems from Southern Illinois University, a Bachelor of Education in Industrial Technology with First Class Honours from UTech, Jamaica, a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Services Management from Jamaica Stock Exchange e-Campus, and a Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute, UK. As a strong proponent of continuing education, Dr Wesley also continues to delve into further study. He has successfully completed Executive Education programmes at Harvard University and Manchester Business School in Innovation and Leading Economic Growth, and Advanced Management, respectively.
A Fulbright scholar, Dr Wesley is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, UK, and a Fellow of the American Society for Quality.
