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In an era where digital connectivity and technology play a paramount role in shaping the world’s future, the Caribbean Youth Internet Governance Forum (CYIGF) has emerged as a vital platform for young voices in the region. This unique forum serves as a bridge between the dynamic youth population of the Caribbean and the realm of …

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On August 3-11, 2023, a delegation of officials from the Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT), inclusive of Senator the Honourable Hassel Bacchus, Minister of Digital Transformation who joined the delegation on August 6th, undertook a strategic visit to India with the purpose of advancing bilateral cooperation in the areas of Digital Transformation and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

The Ministry of Digital Transformation wishes to thank its AccessTT staff, partners, and ICT campers who contributed to making this year’s ICT Vacation Camp a success. Over 220 persons, inclusive of pre-teenagers, teenagers, and senior citizens completed the camp at the Guayaguayare, Penal, Belmont, Marac, Carenage, Cumana, Lisas Gardens, and Todd’s Road ICT Access Centres.

Monday 21st August 2023 marked the official opening of the ICT Access Centre for the St. Anns, Hololo, Cascade community. This newest Centre forms part of an ongoing partnership between the Ministry of Sport and Community Development and the Ministry of Digital Transformation. The Cascade ICT Access Centre, which is located inside the Community Centre, is the 15th ICT Access Centre to open in an ICT-underserved area in Trinidad.

Close to 80 preteens in various communities in Trinidad benefitted from a digital empowerment ICT Vacation Camp at ICT Access Centres during August 7-11, 2023! The camps, hosted by the Ministry of Digital Transformation in partnership with RSC (Restore a Sense of I Can) and NIHERST, took place in Carenage, Guayaguayare, Penal, Lisas Gardens, Cumana, Marac, Todd’s Road, and Belmont.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you that underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and growth within our vibrant community.

Our commitment to continuous growth and innovation knows no bounds! As we celebrate surpassing 400 members in the D’Hub community, we’re more determined than ever to keep pushing the boundaries of digital excellence in Trinidad and Tobago.

Today marks the anniversary of the Ministry of Digital Transformation and we want to take this moment to highlight some of the steps that we have taken so far to push Trinidad and Tobago towards a digital future! We’re 2 years old today! ✅🌐 Fostering international cooperation with Caribbean leaders at our Digital Leadership Conference …

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On June 20th, 2023, Developers were invited to attend both in-person and virtually to discuss the updates on the Developers’ Hub. Developers engaged in fruitful discussions as well as Q&A sessions with Minister Hassel Bacchus, the D’Hub Project Team and our Lithuanian consultants.

The Ministry of Digital Transformation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Developers’ Hub Initiative, also known as D’Hub, which took place on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023.