![EXAM ABSENTEEISM [20TH AUGUST 2026] - The Caribbean Examinations Council, CXC is reporting increased participation in CAPE and other regional programmes, but a troubling rise in examination absenteeism is raising concern. More than 32,000 students registered for CSEC this year but failed to appear for their scheduled examinations, prompting the Council to warn that absenteeism is denying thousands of students opportunities to earn qualifications and advance their education. Kishana Smith reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
32,443 EMPTY SEATS: CXC SOUNDS ALARM OVER EXAM ABSENTEEISM
EXAM ABSENTEEISM [20TH AUGUST 2026] – The Caribbean Examinations Council, CXC is reporting increased participation in CAPE and other regional programmes, but a troubling rise in examination absenteeism is raising concern. More than 32,000 students registered for CSEC this year but failed to appear for their scheduled examinations, prompting the Council to warn that absenteeism is denying thousands of students opportunities to earn qualifications and advance their education. Kishana Smith reports.
