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National Service – An Investment in our Youth

On Monday, July 11, 2022, The Honourable Foster Cummings, Minister of Youth Development and National Service was presented with a report from the Advisory Committee for the Development of National Service Programme at the MIC – Institute of Technology’s Head Office in Macoya. In presenting the report Dr. Ruby Alleyne, Chairman of the Advisory Committee […]

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Greetings from Commissioner of Co-operatives on the Occassion of International Day of Co-operatives, 2022

As we celebrate the 100th International Day of Cooperatives under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World”, I take this opportunity to remind you of the important role Co-operatives play in reducing inequality, creating shared prosperity and responding to the challenges Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the World have been made to navigate, […]

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Minister’s Message on the occasion of International Day of Cooperatives

Fellow Citizens, Today I bring greetings from the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service, on the occasion of International Day of Cooperatives, 2022. Each year, on the first Saturday of July, the Cooperative Movement spreads awareness on the work they are doing around the world. This year, the Movement celebrates their 100th Anniversary of […]

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T&T Delegation hold successful discussions with Guyana President

The Trinidad and Tobago delegation, led by Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, met this evening with His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President, Honourable Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President and Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Zulfikar Mustapha and other members of the Guyanese delegation at President’s House, Georgetown, Guyana. Discussions […]

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Ministers Cummings, Singh and De Freitas on Official Visit to Guyana

Youth Development and National Service Minister, the Honourable Foster Cummings, together with Ministers in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, the Honourable Avinash Singh and the Honourable Nigel De Frieitas, are currently in Guyana holding bilateral talks on cooperation in Youth and Agriculture. The Ministers together with Entomologist Roshnie Ramsingh, Special Advisor to the […]

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MYDNS Addresses Shooting Incident at the Persto Praesto Youth Development and Apprenticeship Centre

At approximately 12:35AM, on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, there was a shooting incident at the Persto Praesto Youth Development and Apprenticeship Centre. At the time of the incident two security officers were on duty when they observed two masked men approaching the facility. The men asked for a drink of water and the officers indicated […]

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MYDNS Meets with Residents of Mayo on a New Community Agricultural Project

PORT OF SPAIN. Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, yesterday, May 26, 2022, addressed residents of Mayo and its environs at a Community Meeting for the Implementation of the Mayo Community Agricultural Project (MCAP). The meeting took place at the Mayo Roman Catholic Primary School in Mayo. During his remarks, […]

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The AMPLIFY Programme Trainees Set To Hold A Significant Role In Trinidad And Tobago’s Events Ecosystem

On Friday, May 27, 2022, Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings delivered the feature address at the Launch of the AMPLIFY – A Music Production and Life Skills Initiative for Youth Development, at the National Energy Skills Centre Auditorium, Southern Main Road, Point Lisas.Minister Cummings stated “Our music has tremendous […]

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Youth Ministry launches Heavy Equipment Programme with over 80 participants

On Friday 20th May, 2022, Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings delivered the feature address at the Official Launch for the commencement of the Alternative Learning & Life Skills Enhancement Training (A.L.L. S.E.T.) at the Government Campus Plaza, Port of Spain. Minister Cummings stated “Many times when I walk in […]

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Youth Agricultural Homestead Programme Set To Begin

Port of Spain, May 13, 2022: Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, delivered a motivational address to the first Cohort of his Ministry’s Youth Agricultural Homestead Programme (YAHP) today, at the Government Campus Plaza in Port of Spain. During this well attended Orientation Session, Minister Cummings emphasized that “The Youth […]