The Chairman, Council, Executives, Management and Staff of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) are saddened by 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. CXC® remains eternally grateful for the amazing legacy of the life and times of Sir Roy Augier.