–President Ali hails top achievers
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali has extended his warmest congratulations to all students who secured awards and earned places on the merit lists in the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) examinations, after the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) confirmed that Guyana has once again dominated the list of outstanding performers across the Region.
Guyanese students captured eight of the Council’s coveted regional awards this year, including the top overall prize at both the CSEC and CAPE levels, with Tagore Memorial Secondary School and Queen’s College sharing the honours.
Leading the charge is Nitya Narine of Tagore Memorial Secondary School, who was named Most Outstanding Overall at CSEC. Narine also took the regional awards for Most Outstanding in Humanities and Most Outstanding in Technical and Vocational Studies, giving her three of Guyana’s eight awards.
Students of Queen’s College accounted for the remaining five awards. At CSEC, Az-Zahra Mohamed was named Most Outstanding in Business, while Anushka Singh earned a double, taking the awards for Most Outstanding in Sciences and Most Outstanding in CSEC Agricultural Science Double Award.
At the CAPE level, Toreka Persaud was named Most Outstanding Overall, the examination’s highest honour, and also took the award for Most Outstanding in Natural Sciences.
In his statement, President Ali said the sterling performances of the country’s top achievers, together with the accomplishments of all those who excelled in the examinations, “are a tremendous source of pride for Guyana.”
The Head of State described the results as “a powerful affirmation of the quality and improving standards of education in Guyana.” He credited the significant investments being made in the education system, the dedication of the nation’s teachers and the support of parents and guardians.
“Above all, it speaks to the brilliance, discipline, determination and enormous potential of our students,” the president said.
President Ali urged every student who excelled to regard their achievement as a foundation upon which to build even greater accomplishments, noting that they had given their families, their schools and the country every reason to celebrate.
“May you continue to pursue excellence, embrace opportunities and strive to make meaningful contributions to Guyana and the wider world,” he said, adding: “Guyana hails your achievements, and we wish you continued success in the future.”
