Exam Leak Investigation and Identification The Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has revealed that the recent leak of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Math Paper 02 examination originated in Jamaica. This revelation came after students from across the region had already written the exam on Wednesday, causing widespread concern among education officials and candidates. Dr. Wayne Wesley, the Registrar and CEO of CXC, addressed the issue during a virtual news conference, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to maintaining the integrity…

Barbados at a Crossroads in Ensuring LGBTQ+ Rights in Constitutional Reform Canada’s High Commissioner to Barbados and Eastern Caribbean States, Lilian Chatterjee, has expressed admiration for Barbados’ significant strides in recent years towards inclusion and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. However, Chatterjee emphasized that there is still much work to be done to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Speaking at a panel discussion held at the United Nations House in Christ Church to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia…

Tax on Unhealthy Foods Ineffective and Inequitable The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) spokesman for health, Paul Gibson, argues that instead of implementing another tax on unhealthy food items, the government should focus on driving down the cost of nutritious foods. Responding to the news that a proposal for a salt tax is under review by the Ministry of Health, Gibson emphasizes the need to make healthy foods more affordable and accessible for Barbadian families. He believes that reducing taxes on…