Reported cases of examination misconduct across the Caribbean increased sharply in 2026, rising from 80 to 128, according to the Caribbean Examinations Council.
CXC Director of Operations Dr. Nicole Manning disclosed the increase during the official release of the May-June 2026 examination results in Anguilla.
Manning described the 128 reported irregularities as a worrying development, warning that candidates found responsible for misconduct could have their grades cancelled or be disqualified from the examinations.
The council said the most common offence involved the use of unauthorized electronic devices. Other leading irregularities included collusion, in which candidates attempted to work together during an examination, and the use of prohibited material.
Artificial intelligence misuse was also recorded as an examination concern for the first time.
Manning said some of the reported cases did not involve isolated incidents. According to her, certain candidates repeated the same misconduct while sitting different examinations.
CXC has urged students to observe examination regulations and warned that inappropriate conduct could undermine months of preparation and prevent them from receiving their results.
The council also reported concerns involving candidates who failed to complete or submit school-based assessments. Some submissions were not received from examination centres, while other candidates did not complete their required assessments.
Manning explained that failure to submit an SBA, sit an examination paper or complete another required component could leave a candidate ungraded.
CXC is calling on ministries of education, schools, parents and community leaders to help students understand the importance of completing every component and complying with examination rules.
The council has also developed guidelines governing the responsible use of artificial intelligence in education and assessments as schools across the region respond to the growing availability of generative AI tools.
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: CXC Examination Misconduct Cases Jump From 80 to 128.