AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCXC Results & Attendance Watch: CXC’s Dr Nicole Manning says absenteeism is still a concern after the May-June 2026 release, with 3,534 CAPE candidates and 32,403 CSEC candidates not showing up; a survey points to students feeling unprepared. CAPE/CSEC Performance: Regional CAPE acceptable-grade pass rate hit 93% (top subject: Caribbean Studies at 98%); CSEC acceptable-grade rate rose to 72.18% (IT 83%, English A 80%), but Mathematics remains low at 42% despite a 4-point gain. Online Access Calm: Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath and TTUTA’s Crystal Ashe say they’ve received no major reports of problems accessing CSEC/CAPE results online. New CXC Modular Pathway: CXC launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), breaking subjects into modules after a math pilot where 88% met acceptable grades. Fuel Price Signals for ECCU: ECCB data show Antigua and Barbuda at the lowest gasoline/diesel levels in the ECCU for July, while LPG pricing varies widely, with Anguilla highest for a 20-pound cylinder. Anguilla Tourism Boost: Virtuoso ranks Anguilla No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive travel; West End places No. 8 globally. Regional Connectivity: BermudAir announces five new seasonal nonstop US routes for Belize, expected to lift tourism-linked business activity. Banking Rule Change (SKNANB): From Sept 1, joint loan repayments must come from one designated account, raising questions for separated couples and changed business arrangements.
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