(CXC) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Chairman, Council, Executives, Management and Staff of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) are saddened at the passing of Sir Roy Augier, Professor Emeritus of The University of the West Indies.
Sir Roy Augier was a distinguished Caribbean historian and an inspirational figure at CXC), who represented the UWI at the inaugural meeting of the Council in 1973 and later served as Chairman of CXC) between 1986 and 1996 and on various Governance Committees until 2017.
“We have lost a visionary and pioneer who recognised the importance of a regional examination system”, said Dr Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO of the CXC).
“His leadership and governance oversight inspired the work and ingenuity of succeeding leaders and staff to establish the CXC) as the preeminent standard for secondary certification in the Caribbean, while achieving global relevance and broad international recognition and acceptance of CXC)-issued certification”, added Dr. Wesley.
On December 17, 2024, Sir Roy Augier celebrated his milestone 100th birthday. On his passing, CXC) offers heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, and to his many students, who held him in high regard.
