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Caribbean students shine in historic first electronic CXC exams as pass rates surge across multiple subjects
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (466+ words) Caribbean students have delivered a strong performance in the January 2026 CSEC examinations " the first fully electronic and hybrid sitting in the history of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)" with nine of the 13 subjects administered recording increases in pass rates and several…...
CXC registrar declares first electronic examinations session a landmark success
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (354+ words) The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has declared its inaugural fully electronic and hybrid examinations session a landmark success, with its registrar and chief executive officer affirming that the region's students and the council itself have demonstrated they are ready for the…...
Good Humans 268 Youth Leader among 5,000 applicants selected for Global Climate Education Project
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (215+ words) Through Good Humans 268 Inc., the classroom will include a wide range of materials such as interactive worksheets, puzzles, games, and more than 100 short educational videos explaining topics such as recycling, waste separation, composting, and environmental responsibility. Kelisha Pigott noted that…...
A&BUT unveils centenary activities to celebrate 100 years
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (464+ words) The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers (A&BUT) has unveiled a slate of activities to mark its centenary, with events spanning the length of the year and culminating in a landmark gala in December that will honour those who…...
AGHS Alumnae present EC $3K donation following Book Project
1+ week, 2+ day ago (248+ words) The Antigua Girls" High School (AGHS) on Wednesday received a generous EC$3,000 donation from a global network of alumnae, represented at the cheque presentation by Dr. Ermina Osoba n'e Davis and former Headmistress Evelyn Sheppard n'e Davis. The presentation underscores…...
ABDF commissions First Officer Candidates
1+ week, 6+ day ago (428+ words) The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) held the Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony for its first Officer Candidate Training Course (OCTC 01/25) at Camp Blizzard on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the Force's institutional development and succession planning strategy. According…...
Panyards serve as social safety net, scholar says
2+ week, 4+ day ago (462+ words) Andrew R. Martin, Ph.D., a professor of music and ethnomusicologist specializing in the history of steel band in Antigua and Barbuda and pan in education, said "the Antiguan panyard as a vital "social safety net" and a "central nexus point" for…...
UWI Five Islands Postgraduate Debate Team earns historic 2nd place finish in inaugural Inter-Campus appearance
2+ week, 3+ day ago (426+ words) The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus is celebrating a landmark achievement after its Postgraduate Debate Team secured an outstanding second-place finish at the 2026 Inter-Campus Postgraduate Debate Competition, held 20-21 February at The UWI Mona Campus in Jamaica. "This…...
Parent and Student Protest Outside Ministry Over AGHS Graduation ‘Ban’
3+ week, 2+ day ago (13+ words) Parent and Student Protest Outside Ministry Over AGHS Graduation "Ban'Antigua Observer Newspaper...
St Joseph’s Academy Interact Club continues Season of Giving with donation to ABRC
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (16+ words) St Joseph's Academy Interact Club continues Season of Giving with donation to ABRC'Antigua Observer Newspaper...