Ministry of Youth Development and National Service • Trinidad and Tobago

01/03/2021

Register now for this free NEDCO Trinidad & Tobago Webinar: "Going From Part-Time Side Hustle To Entrepreneur."

Do you have a hobby or “small hustle” and you want to transition this into a full-time business? Or maybe you are thinking about quitting your job and working for yourself? Many persons hold themselves back from making this commitment due to a fear of failure or uncertainty how to begin.

We invite you to JOIN US ON THIS FREE WEBINAR where we will discuss:

• The basic steps to turn your side hustle into a small business – from idea to launch.

•The support available from NEDCO along your entrepreneurial journey to achieve success.

•Meet a NEDCO client who has successfully turned his side hustle into a successful business.

REGISTER NOW USING THIS LINK: http://bit.ly/3pMVpBd

DATE: Thursday 4th March 2021 TIME: 2:30PM to 3:30PM

Registration Deadline: Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

For further information: Email- [email protected] or Phone- 821-5800 Ext 2063 or 2212

27/02/2021

Health Youth TT Programme at St. James Youth

For more info visit www.health.gov.tt

22/02/2021

Motivation Monday Abigail Yearwood

It’s Motivation Monday @mydnstt 🇹🇹. This week we highlight visual artist 👩🏾🎨 🖼Abigail Yearwood.

The Providence Girls Catholic School Alumnae 👩🏾🎓 credits her father Richard as her first art teacher. She is not only a talented artist but an avid Bass Pan Player who once played with the Valley Harps, Steel Orchestra, in the National Panorama Finals! #motivationmonday #visualart #womanonthebass #youthdevelopment #trinidadandtobago NLCB Valley Harps Steel Orchestra Triniportraits Pan Trinbago

13/02/2021

#HappeningNow

The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service has partnered with the Ministry of Health on their Healthy Youth TT Moves initiative.
The programme was launched this morning at the Bagatelle Community Centre, Diego Martin.

09/02/2021

Are you a T&T national between the ages of 12 to 16 residing in Trinidad and Tobago?
Then use your artistic talents to showcase “Our Shared History” in our #BlackHistoryMonth contest for an opportunity to win one of three fantastic prizes!
For more info visit: http://tt.usembassy.gov/black-history-month-online.../
Deadline is February 25th, 2021.

Are you a T&T national between the ages of 12 to 16 residing in Trinidad and Tobago?

Then use your artistic talents to showcase “Our Shared History” in our #BlackHistoryMonth contest for an opportunity to win one of three fantastic prizes!

For more info visit: tt.usembassy.gov/black-history-month-online-competition/

Deadline is February 25th, 2021.

08/02/2021

Minister Hinds Tours Youth Facilities

The Minister of Youth Development and National Service,
the Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds visited the St James, Laventille and Malick Youth Facilities on Saturday 6th February, 2021.

“We have remarkable facilities delivered through significant investments, with which to implement the mandate of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service (MYDNS). Our aim is to advance the youth development agenda and create safe spaces for young people to be trained; so they can contribute to national development,” said Minister Hinds.

Minister Hinds was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Farook Hosein, Deputy Permanent Secretaries Marcia London-Mc Kellar and Claire Davidson-Williams and other members of staff.

The tour began at the St. James Youth Facility, Terrebrulee Road, St James - a 3-storey building which houses an auditorium; gymnasium; dance studio and classrooms to facilitate culinary arts; spa culture; video editing and graphic design. The MYDNS team then continued to the Laventille Youth Facility where they viewed the auditorium, meeting rooms and homework centre at the Upper Laventille Road location. The tour ended at the Malick Youth Facility, 7th Avenue, Malick - a facility equipped with classrooms for Woodworking; Electrical Installation, Beauty Culture and an auditorium for events.

Youth Facilities are multi-purpose youth-friendly spaces where young people between the ages of 10 and 35 can meet to participate in youth development activities.

Minister of Youth Development and National Service Fitzgerald Hinds is looking forward to the resumption of activities at government run youth facilities acr...

06/02/2021

Important Notice! SHE Casa

See post for additional details.

We wish to reach as many women as possible. Therefore the Self Defense Workshop will be live on FB and IG from 5 - 6 p.m. on Saturday 6th February, 2021.

03/02/2021

It’s #waybackwednesday at @mydnstt 🇹🇹. This week celebrate the life of, recently deceased, cultural icon, 👑🎤 Singing Sandra!

In 1999, Sandra Des Vignes Millington became the second woman to be crowned 👑🇹🇹 Calypso Monarch, with her songs “Voices from the Ghetto” (Crying) and “Song for Healing”. In 2003 she again won the title, forever etching herself into the history books, becoming the first and only woman to win the title twice!

The Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds noted that Singing Sandra always reached out to the young people of Trinidad and Tobago he added "As Minister of Youth Development and National Service, I now feel indebted to her. It has become clearer to me that within the Calypso fraternity she mothered, nurtured, encouraged and set herself up as an exemplar to all of the young Calypsonians, particularly the females. So when I engaged in the commemoration event at Queens Hall I saw first-hand the reverence, love, respect and the honour that they all had for Singing Sandra from the fraternity.”

The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service is proud to celebrate this life and legacy of this luminary!

01/02/2021

It’s Motivation Monday at @mydnstt 🇹🇹. This week we hear from Lawyer, Entrepreneur and Model, Rhema King!

St. Joseph's Convent, Port-of-Spain graduate 👩🏽🎓 was called to the Bar in two jurisdictions: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (Barrister) and Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 ( Attorney -at-Law). She is fluent in Spanish and is currently learning Mandarin.

MYDNS: What inspired you to study law?

Rhema King: At first I wanted to be a doctor like my father. When I was 12 I wanted to be a cardiologist so I learned everything about the heart, and then at 14 I wanted to be a neurologist and I learned everything about the brain. I soon realised I had no desire to cut into anyone, I just wanted to help people. I am a natural advocate in my family so I decided to try law and I love it, it's my passion.

MYDNS: How do you balance law and modelling careers?

Rhema King: I found it difficult to balance practising law, pursuing my MBA and modelling. I had to learn to allocate the time to each task and it also required some sacrifice of not being able to sleep in on weekends and not having much of a social life, but it's a pandemic so learning to adjust and balance is a global endeavour. I find focusing on the task in front of me and allocating the requisite time has helped me to find balance.

MYDNS: What advice would you give to a young person who is struggling to cope with the Covid 19 pandemic? (e.g. financially, psychologically, physical health)

Rhema King: I witnessed my 17 year old sister struggle to cope while studying and writing her CSEC examinations last year, during this COVID-19 pandemic. I know it is not easy for the youth going through such a shift. You are all doing amazing and each step you take to get tasks done is a little win. Celebrate your little wins and don't be too hard on yourself, your mental health matters as much as your physical wellbeing. Speak out about how you feel, your feelings are valid. You are not alone, we are in this together. If you need help please ask, there are so many people who want to see you succeed, and I am one of them.

MYDNS: Please tell us the most inspirational bit of advice you've ever received and from whom.

Rhema King: My parents are my biggest inspiration and my father taught me the importance of having faith in God. His advice to me was that regardless of how bad things seem, it will get better for me, and all I need to do is to trust God and keep believing and working on my dreams. My mother taught me the importance of being vulnerable and opening up about when you don't see it getting better for yourself, and allowing people to see it for you and connecting with their faith in that way. Soon you will see it for yourself, what I see for you, and I see that you will get through this and all things will work out for your good.

27/01/2021

It’s #waybackwednesday @mydnstt! This week we highlight Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Icon Richard ‘Torpedo’ Thompson @torpedott 🇹🇹🥇🥈🔥

Did you know Richard Thompson was only 23 years old when he secured an iconic Olympic 100m silver medal 🇹🇹🥈 behind the legendary 🇯🇲Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt?

Richard is currently the Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 100m record holder with a blistering time of 9.82. He recently graduated from 👨🏾🎓 Louisiana State University with a Degree 📜 in Sociology. He returned to LSU to complete this degree 12 years after his Olympic success. In a recent interview with the Trinidad and Tobago Newsday he said "I wanted to be an example for our kids in TT as well to let them know that Richard is a good runner, Richard has achieved a lot at the professional and Olympic level, but he also values the importance of education and hopefully, by me coming back and making this next step, is an example to those who come after me.”

We at The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service aim to support initiatives that promote and encourage physical activity, nutrition and minimizes risk factors related to youth obesity and diabetes.

Making MYDNS ours.

20/01/2021

Are you a young person passionate about the spoken word, written word or song lyrics? ✍️🗣🎤
Now, you have the chance to sharpen those skills.

Join ROOTS Foundation TT for a 4-week advanced study of diverse poetic forms and series of exercises designed to help students write as poets with a focus on content and attention to detail.

A main goal of this U.S. Embassy Trinidad and Tobago-sponsored course is to teach youth to write from the senses that go beyond thought.

Advanced Poetics is open to T&T youth 13-20 years, who are involved in Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry, Creative Writing, Public & Choral Speaking, Indigenous Oral Traditions (Rapso, Calypso, etc.).

Email [email protected] to sign up.

07/01/2021

Several 2021 Budget measures will take effect this month.
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As a young person, which ones will directly impact you? Share your thoughts below. 👇👇👇
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#mydnstt #YouthontheMoneyTT

29/12/2020

Office of the Prime Minister - Communications

The Honourable Fitzgerald Hinds, Minister of Youth Development and National Service is committed to "re-energizing, expanding and modernizing these facilities. They will host hundreds of our youth and develop them into productive and civic-minded entrepreneurs and contributors."
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Here he is, walking the talk at the Chatham Youth Development and Apprenticeship Centre.

Revitalisation of the Chatham Youth Development Centre

29/12/2020

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23/12/2020

Youth on the Money

The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service facilitated a dynamic conversation between 7 young minds from different sectors in Trinidad and Tobago.

The production, dubbed YOUTH ON THE MONEY, was moderated by local radio personality Hans Des Vignes and featured an eclectic mix of panelists from various sectors sharing their views on the 2020 Appropriation (Financial Year 2021) Bill and how it impacts the nation's youth.

These panelists include:
Alpha Sennon - Founder & Executive Director, WHYFARM
Cadesha Grant - Vice Chairman, San Fernando East Youth League
Isaiah John - Teaching Artist, Roots Foundation
Richie Bansraj - Youth Work Advocate
Kevin Valley - Chartered Business Valuator
Martha Antoine - Apprentice, National Centre for Persons with Disabilities
Shenice Nyack - Miss Global Trinidad and Tobago

A Production of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service.

23/12/2020

Youth on the Money

The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service facilitated a dynamic conversation between 7 young minds from different sectors in Trinidad and Tobago.

The production, dubbed YOUTH ON THE MONEY, was moderated by local radio personality Hans Des Vignes and featured an eclectic mix of panelists from various sectors sharing their views on the 2020 Appropriation (Financial Year 2021) Bill and how it impacts the nation's youth.

These panelists include:
Alpha Sennon - Founder & Executive Director, WHYFARM
Cadesha Grant - Vice Chairman, San Fernando East Youth League
Isaiah John - Teaching Artist, Roots Foundation
Richie Bansraj - Youth Work Advocate
Kevin Valley - Chartered Business Valuator
Martha Antoine - Apprentice, National Centre for Persons with Disabilities
Shenice Nyack - Miss Global Trinidad and Tobago

A Production of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service.

23/12/2020

Youth on the Money

The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service facilitated a dynamic conversation between 7 young minds from different sectors in Trinidad and Tobago.

The production, dubbed YOUTH ON THE MONEY, was moderated by local radio personality Hans Des Vignes and featured an eclectic mix of panelists from various sectors sharing their views on the 2020 Appropriation (Financial Year 2021) Bill and how it impacts the nation's youth.

These panelists include:
Alpha Sennon - Founder & Executive Director, WHYFARM
Cadesha Grant - Vice Chairman, San Fernando East Youth League
Isaiah John - Teaching Artist, Roots Foundation
Richie Bansraj - Youth Work Advocate
Kevin Valley - Chartered Business Valuator
Martha Antoine - Apprentice, National Centre for Persons with Disabilities
Shenice Nyack - Miss Global Trinidad and Tobago

A Production of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service.

23/12/2020

Youth on the Money

The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service facilitated a dynamic conversation between 7 young minds from different sectors in Trinidad and Tobago.

The production, dubbed YOUTH ON THE MONEY, was moderated by local radio personality Hans Des Vignes and featured an eclectic mix of panelists from various sectors sharing their views on the 2020 Appropriation (Financial Year 2021) Bill and how it impacts the nation's youth.

These panelists include:
Alpha Sennon - Founder & Executive Director, WHYFARM
Cadesha Grant - Vice Chairman, San Fernando East Youth League
Isaiah John - Teaching Artist, Roots Foundation
Richie Bansraj - Youth Work Advocate
Kevin Valley - Chartered Business Valuator
Martha Antoine - Apprentice, National Centre for Persons with Disabilities
Shenice Nyack - Miss Global Trinidad and Tobago

A Production of the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service.

21/12/2020

The Big Conversation | Highlights

The Big Conversation brought 6 young people together to speak about their expectations for a Youth Development Ministry.

Tune in to Synergy TV tonight at 8:00 p.m. to hear their thoughts.

20/12/2020

The BIG Conversation.

Recently, the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service facilitated a dynamic conversation between 6 young minds from different sectors in Trinidad and Tobago.

The production, dubbed THE BIG CONVERSATION, was moderated by local radio personality Hans Des Vignes and featured an eclectic mix of panellists from various sectors. These panellists include:
Keigon Denoon - CARICOM Youth Ambassador
Terez Lord - Former CARICOM Youth Ambassador
Jermel Pierre - International Trade and Development Specialist
Outam Ramnarine - Entrepreneur
Denelle Campbell - Single Mothers Association Trinidad and Tobago
Keon Isaac - Roots Foundation

These young movers and shakers spoke about their vision for this new Ministry of Youth Development and National Service!

19/12/2020

The BIG Conversation.

Recently, the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service facilitated a dynamic conversation between 6 young minds from different sectors in Trinidad and Tobago.

The production, dubbed THE BIG CONVERSATION, was moderated by local radio personality Hans Des Vignes and featured an eclectic mix of panellists from various sectors. These panellists include:
Keigon Denoon - CARICOM Youth Ambassador
Terez Lord - Former CARICOM Youth Ambassador
Jermel Pierre - International Trade and Development Specialist
Outam Ramnarine - Entrepreneur
Denelle Campbell - Single Mothers Association Trinidad and Tobago
Keon Isaac - Roots Foundation

These young movers and shakers spoke about their vision for this new Ministry of Youth Development and National Service!

19/12/2020

🚨 Recently @mydnstt facilitated a dynamic conversation between 6 young minds from different sectors in Trinidad and Tobago🇹🇹. The event dubbed THE BIG CONVERSATION 🎤🎬📸🎥 was moderated by @hansthegreatest and the eclectic mix of panelists spoke about their vision for this new Ministry of Youth Development and National Service!

Check out the schedule below!! 🚨🇹🇹🤩