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The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has responded to concerns about suspending four technical subjects by announcing plans to engage with regional Ministers of Education.<\/p>

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CXC recently decided to discontinue certification for Green Engineering, Agricultural Science (double award), Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering due to low enrolment rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following public backlash, CXC affirmed its commitment to due process, stating that discussions would take place before making any final decisions on these subjects.<\/p>

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\u201cThis situation is regrettable and understandably would have caused anxiety among our key stakeholder groups. CXC has scheduled a meeting with the Ministers of Education and will provide a full update to the public thereafter,\u201d the council said. <\/p>

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The meeting’s outcome, scheduled for June 4, will be shared with the public.<\/p>\n

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