THE concerns over Elections Day, May 11, being on the same day some students will sit the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams were addressed by President Donald Ramotar yesterday.And he gave all assurances that the students writing those exams will not be affected, as all efforts will be made to ensure adequate systems are in place to ensure that the students are not affected.

“In regard to the concern that the students who are scheduled to sit CXC exams on May 11 will be affected, please note that the Ministry of Education will put adequate systems in place to ensure students are able to sit their exams without disruption by the day’s election activities,” he told thousands of followers on his Facebook page.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education has assured citizens that it is cognizant of the concerns of parents and students sitting the CAPE and CSEC examinations.
“The ministry wishes to assure all its stakeholders and all citizens that every consideration is being given to the smooth and effective sitting of the 2015 CSEC and CAPE examinations and as such, is in consultations with the Caribbean Examinations Council and other stakeholders to discuss and derive a suitable plan, one that is in the best interest of the candidates,” it said, in a statement yesterday.
Details of the finalised plans that are being put in place are expected to be released soon.