The National Youth Awards, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service, celebrates youth in our country for their dedication towards activism, academia, and innovation in business, agriculture, sport and other social issues. Nominations for the National Youth Awards will close on Thursday 17th August, 2023. Members of the public are encouraged to […]
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Moruga Youth Enjoy the MYDNS Caravan
The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service’s Youth Career and Education Caravan (YCEC) returned to the road for Cycle Two of the initiative on Saturday 5th August, 2023 in Moruga. From 11:00 a.m., over 200 Moruga youths made their way to the Moruga Multi-Purpose Youth and Sport Facility for youth-focused education and entrepreneurship opportunities […]
Notice of Cancellation
The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS) officially opened nominations for the 27th National Youth Awards on Wednesday 19th July, 2023 at the Ministry’s Head Office, St. Clair, Port-of-Spain. Staff Members of the MYDNS gathered for a presentation yesterday titled the “Unveiling and Toast” where this year’s theme and nomination categories were revealed. […]
A group of twenty (20) students between 14 and 18 years paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Youth Development and National Service, the Honourable Foster Cummings, on Tuesday 11th July, 2023, at the Head Office of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service in St. Clair, Port of Spain. During the meeting, the […]
The Minister, Permanent Secretary and staff of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS) extend deepest condolences to Dr. Madgerie Jameson-Charles, family and friends of Dr. Henry Charles, Youth Development Practitioner and Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, St Augustine. “Dr. Charles was a central pillar in supporting the work of […]
The Honourable Foster Cummings, Minister of Youth Development and National Service officially launched the Youth Aquaculture Project on Wednesday 28th June 2023 at the Head Office of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service, St Clair, Port-of-Spain. Interested applicants can access the online application form via the Ministry’s website at www.mydns.gov.tt. The Youth Aquaculture Project is […]
On Wednesday 21st June, 2023, the Honourable Foster Cummings, Minister of Youth Development and National Service presented Letters of Appointment to a new Board of Directors for the National Entrepreneurship Development Company Limited (NEDCO). Minister Cummings presented the Letters at the Conference Room, 4th Floor, of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS), […]
Secretary- General of the Commonwealth – the Rt Honourable Patricia Scotland KC, paid a courtesy visit to Youth Development and National Service Minister – the Honourable Foster Cummings, on Monday 12th June, 2022, at the Head Office of Ministry of Youth Development and National Service in Port of Spain. During the meeting Minister Cummings and […]
The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS) hosted its Graduation Ceremony for the first cohort of the Youth Agricultural Homestead Programme (YAHP) at the Auditorium, Level 4, Government Campus Plaza, Corner Ajax and Richmond Streets, Port of Spain on Tuesday 6th June, 2023. Through YAHP, one hundred and sixty-eight (168) young people were […]