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The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has reported a 50% rise in exam infractions during the May-June 2024 sessions. <\/p>

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The 54 recorded incidents\u2014up from 36 in 2023\u2014involved unauthorized cell phones, cheating, and impersonation, with 49 cases occurring during CSEC exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole Manning, CXC\u2019s Director of Operations, highlighted a notable case where a candidate was caught impersonating another student. The individual was disqualified and banned for two years.<\/p>

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The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has reported a 50% rise in exam infractions during the May-June 2024 sessions. The 54 recorded incidents\u2014up from 36 in 2023\u2014involved unauthorized cell phones, cheating, and impersonation, with 49 cases occurring during CSEC exams. 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