CXC registrar and CEO Dr Wayne Wesley said the January 2026 examinations, which were administered via e-assessment for the first time in CXC’s history, went smoothly. He said CXC administered a fully electronic and hybrid examination as part of its digital transformation journey across the region. Speaking during a media conference on March 13 from … Continue reading
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CXC to sign agreement with employers at inaugural conference (March 14, 2026)
CXC will be signing an agreement with a regional employment consortium to gather employment data to incorporate into curriculum planning at its inaugural Regional Education Conference and fourth Ministerial Forum, taking place between March 16-19 in Kingston, Jamaica. Speaking virtually from Jamaica during a media conference on March 13, CXC Deputy CEO Dr Eduardo Ali … Continue reading
Regionally, credit unions look out for customers (May 14, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 14 May 2020 The covid19 crisis has affected economies worldwide, leaving people without work in many cases due to stay-at-home measures, lockdowns and other measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Credit unions in the Caribbean have put several responses in place to cater to the needs of their members. During … Continue reading
Derek Walcott poetry prize shortlist announced (May 13, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 13 May 2020 The shortlist for the first Derek Walcott Prize has been announced. The prize will be awarded annually to the author of a full-length book of poems published in 2019 by a living poet who is not a US citizen. The shortlist consists of: • Curl by TO Bobe • Girlhood … Continue reading
Masks: What are the differences? (May 13, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 13 May 2020 There has been confusion surrounding the types of N95 masks. The term N95 mask is used interchangeably to mean surgical mask, surgical N95 respirator and industrial N95 respirator. During Wednesday’s press conference, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh said the mask he wore during his walkabout in downtown Port of Spainn on … Continue reading
Chaguanas East opens IT centre for school children (May 13, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 13 May 2020 The Chaguanas East Constituency office will be opening its IT centre on Monroe Road by appointment only for children to attend online classes. MP Fazal Karim made the announcement on May 8 on the constituency Facebook page. He said the measure was put in place because he was aware that … Continue reading
PAHO: New governance model needed for covid19 (May 13, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 13 May 2020 The Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will be working together to shape a new governance model that caters to economic growth and social protection in the wake of the covid19 virus. Resilient health systems and universal health coverage were viewed … Continue reading
Evangelical churches give thanks (May 9, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 9 May 2020 The TT Council of Evangelical Churches (TTCEC) is thanking those who have come together to fight against the covid19 virus. In a release, the council thanked the Prime Minister for steering the country through troubled waters despite having his own personal storms to navigate. It thanked the health minister for … Continue reading
Children’s Authority: Parents should monitor children (May 8, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 8 May 2020 The Children’s Authority is encouraging parents and guardians to monitor their child’s emotional health, following the reported death of a 14-year-old girl, allegedly by suicide. In a release, the authority said parents should stay attuned to their child’s emotional state as well as their changing behaviours, since children communicate using … Continue reading
Private tertiary schools adjust to closure (April 25, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 25 April 2020 Private tertiary institutions in TT have also been hit hard by the stay-at-home orders. Some institutions have moved smoothly to online classes, while others have experienced challenges in making the move. Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business director of marketing Adi Montas said the school immediately transitioned all graduate … Continue reading
