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THE CARIBBEAN EXAMINER

NEWS

in a comprehensive tour, commencing with the cocoa pods in
the plantation to sampling the final product in the visitor centre.
In the evening, the students sampled Grenadian street food at
the True Blue Bay Resort. Local delights such as roast corn,
callaloo soup, oil down and curried goat, were enjoyed by
the curious awardees.
UNIVERSITY TOUR
On Thursday morning, the cohort visited St. George’s
University where they participated in a tour of the expansive
campus. There the students engaged with medical
students and staff to get their perspective on what it’s like
to work and study at the world-class facility.
AWARDS CEREMONY
To conclude an exciting week of activities, the
candidates dressed in their respective school uniforms
once more to be presented with their awards for
their outstanding performances in the May/June
2019 examination season. Streamed online from the
Radisson Grenada Beach Resort in beautiful Grand
Anse, the Honourable Gregory Bowen, Acting Prime
Minister of Grenada, delivered the feature address,
while Mrs Pamela Moses, Minister of Education with
responsibility for Tertiary Education, Skill Development & Education
Outreach and Dr Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO, CXC® also gave
brief addresses.
During the ceremony, candidates from five Caribbean countries
– Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts & Nevis, and Trinidad & Tobago
– received awards for outstanding performances in the Caribbean
Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE®), Caribbean Secondary
Education Certificate (CSEC®) and the Caribbean Certificate of
Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC®).

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