Author: Patrice Walters

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica.

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday.

The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

Senator Morris Dixon said in recognising the critical threat to students preparing for external examinations, the ministry has adopted targeted strategies.

She noted that the Government is negotiating lower CXC fees for students.

She said discussions are advanced with the CXC to determine necessary relief, including adjustments to deadlines and requirements for School-Based Assessments (SBAs) and practical examinations.

Dr. Morris Dixon also informed that no final decision has been taken on the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

As it relates to the National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J), the Minister informed that the November sitting has been postponed.

She noted that examinations are tentatively rescheduled for February 2026, with a further option in June 2026, to allow students and institutions adequate time to prepare.

Turning to City & Guilds, she said the entity has proposed a two-cohort examination model with sittings in June and November 2026, offering increased flexibility for schools in the most severely impacted regions.