The Education Ministry is being accused of “being soft” on the Caribbean Examination Council, CXC, regarding anomalies in student’s grades.

The criticism comes from Pundit Satyanand Maharaj, who wants to see more pressure applied, saying the trauma faced by students should never be repeated. 

“It was unbelievable to accept the smug, arrogant ,condescending responses of Dr Wayne Wesley to  numerous queries throughout the region.He was dismissive of the trauma expressed by students from different territories,and “vouched” for the integrity,processes and structures of CXC against an avalanche of serious concerns,” the Pundit said in a statement on Wednesday.

“Belatedly,Dr Hilary Beckles is now presenting a softer approach to problem resolution when it’s “water more than flour”,and demonstrating a greater sense of empathy,” he added.

Over the weekend, the Education Ministry said it was compiling concerns to submit a formal complaint to CXC. It asked school principals to report the concerns of their respective students.

Dr. Beckles has said CXC will listen to all concerns made, vowing to correct any wrongs that were done.