# Caribbean regional examination results and education trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/caribbean-regional-examination-results-and-education-trends > Updated: 2026-08-21T14:16:56.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) released preliminary 2026 results for CAPE and CSEC examinations, showing mixed regional trends. While mathematics pass rates improved in territories such as Jamaica and Guyana, the subject continues to present challenges. To combat underperformance, the CXC launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), a modularized system designed to divide subjects into smaller components. Concerns were raised regarding student well-being and absenteeism, with approximately 35,900 candidates—about 35 per cent of those registered—failing to attend exams. Experts linked this to psychological shifts and a fear of failure among students. In Guyana, the release of results prompted political commentary from the PNCR/APNU, which encouraged graduates to pursue higher education or vocational training. Observations in Guyana also indicated a narrowing performance gap between urban and rural areas, as well as between public and private institutions, which has been attributed to increased funding, curriculum reviews, and improved teacher training. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Guyana education sector sees progress amid CSEC results Guyanese students are celebrating CSEC exam results amid reports of narrowing performance gaps between urban and rural schools due to increased education funding and improved teacher training. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-education-sector-sees-progress-amid-csec-results ### 2026-08-19: Caribbean CXC exam results show math gains and new modular certificate launch The 2026 CXC exam results show rising mathematics pass rates in Jamaica and Guyana and the launch of the modular CTEC program, despite high student absenteeism and calls for greater grading transparency. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-csec-mathematics-pass-rates-rise-amid-regional-absenteeism-concerns --- Cite as: Caribbean regional examination results and education trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/caribbean-regional-examination-results-and-education-trends