Government to amend legislation in which Island Scholar is chosen

​Government has taken a decision to amend the legislation in which the island scholar is chosen.
This was announced by Education Minister Petter St Jean.
During a press conference to announce the country's 2016 island scholar on Monday, the coordinator of the A Level program at the Dominica State College, Henry Volney, called for a review of the law in which the island scholar was chosen.
These are the views expressed by Volney in relation to the selection process.

Coordinator of the A Level program at the Dominica State College Henry Volney
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In response St Jean says he will table an amendment very soon to effect the change.

Education Minister Petter St Jean
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The results of the 2016 Cambridge A Level Exams were announced and Al Akel Parillon was announced as the country's island scholar.