The results of this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

A statement issued in Accra yesterday by WAEC and signed by Mrs. Agnes Teye Cudjoe, Senior Public Affairs Officer, said 446 candidates had their subject results cancelled, whilst 103 others had their en¬tire results cancelled.

"The affected candidates were involved in various examination irregularities such as bringing foreign materials into the examination hall, impersonation, collusion and seeking/receiving help from non-candidates including invigilators, teachers and supervisors," it explained.