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MYDNS LAUNCHES “40 UNDER 40” PROGRAMME

Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, officially launched the 40 Under 40 Programme on Monday 30th January, 2023 at Castle Killarney (Stollmeyer’s Castle). Minister Cummings in his Feature Address reminded the Youth Development Influencers present that, “You cannot make it alone; this life is about sharing experiences.” Minister Cummings emphasized […]

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“MEET THE MOVEMENT” INITIATIVE OF THE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION GOES TO TOBAGO

`    On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, the Co-operative Development Division (CDD) of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS) hosted the second edition of its Stakeholders’ Meetings of the Co-operative Movement, at the Buccoo Integrated Facility, Tobago where over 25 representatives from the Co-operatives indigenous to the island were present. In her opening […]

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MINISTER CUMMINGS MEETS WITH THE TRINIDAD YOUTH COUNCIL

The Trinidad Youth Council (TYC) visited the Ministry of Youth Development and National (MYDNS) Service on January 16, 2023. Present on the TYC’s behalf were their President – Shane John; 1st Vice President – Terri-Ann Baker; Communications Officer – Sascha Williams and Executive Secretary – Shawn Williams. At the Ministry, they were hosted by Minister […]

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Minister Cummings Meets With Co-operative Movement Stakeholders

On Monday, December 19, 2022, the Honourable Foster Cummings, Minister of Youth Development and National Service attended a Stakeholders’ Meeting by the Co-operative Development Division (CDD) where over 40 representatives from the Credit Union Sector were present. In his address, Minister Cummings referred to the co-operative sector as “a significant player in Trinidad and Tobago’s […]

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New National Service Complex in Mausica to accommodate 300 Cadets

Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, initiated upgrade and construction works of the National Service Complex at the former Teacher’s Training College in Mausica on Tuesday 13th December 2022. The upgraded and completed facility will accommodate 300 young cadets and create an enabling environment, which promotes and encourages youth participation. […]

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Youth Ministry to Construct Female YDAC in El Dorado

Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, initiated construction works for the El Dorado Youth Development and Apprenticeship Centre (YDAC) for Females on December 6, 2022. The event took place at the corner of College and St Cecilia Roads, in El Dorado. This Sod Turning Ceremony kicks off the latest phase of […]

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Friendly Societies Division Welcomes New Societies at Open Day

The Friendly Societies Division, under the purview of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service hosted an “Open Day” for interested Friendly Societies on Thursday 1st December at Friendly Societies Division Duke Street, Port of Spain. The executive members of the newly-registered Friendly Societies were welcomed and greeted by the Registrar, the staff of […]

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Youth Ministry Expands YAHP introduction of New Part-Time Cycle

A new part-time cycle of the Youth Agricultural Homestead Programme (YAHP) was launched by the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service on Thursday 24th November, 2022 at the Government Campus Plaza, Port of Spain. This cycle will allow for 200 successful applicants to attend evening and weekend classes starting in 2023. Applications open on […]

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Former St Michael’s School Well Underway to Opening

The Former St Michael’s School for Boys will be opened in a matter of months. This information was shared with the Honourable Foster Cummings, Minister of Youth Development and National Service as he led a site visit with Ministry officials to the Diego Martin location on Tuesday 1st November, 2022. “I have been hearing of […]

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Minister Cumminings Initiates Construction at Sevilla Transition Home for Young Women

Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, “kicked off” construction works for the Sevilla Transition Home for Young Women in Couva on October 31, 2022. “The construction of this facility will assist in bridging the gap young women face when they come of age and are required to leave community residences. […]