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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Community development in Trinidad and Tobago subscribes to the broad tenets as defined by the internationally accepted United Nations definition of community development. This initiative subscribes to the combined efforts of people in local communities and the government and other external agencies as a developmental method for improving the social, cultural and economic conditions of communities and for integrating communities into the national planning framework.

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CULTURE AND ARTS

The division's mandate is to ensure an environment where each culture can flourish in a spirit of understanding, tolerance and harmony. Committed to fostering the development of our arts and heritage in a cultural environment that frees up our people for creative expression that will strengthen our national identity.

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MEDIATION

The Community Mediation Services Division considers that sustainable social transformation of our society and the achievement of social justice requires the permeation and pervasive presence of restorative behaviour throughout our society. Therefore, the division executes a number of initiatives which aim to encourage the adoption of behaviours that are consistent with the underpinning philosophy of mediation, restoration and peace building.

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The Prime Minister's Best Village Trophy Competition starts in January of each year, and is a year round programme that provides an opportunity for communities to be more conscious of their culture and environment. The programme also seeks to preserve, protect, and build on our Folk Traditions, and to facilitate the growth of our national culture through competition.

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THE NATIONAL POLICY ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS NATIONAL CULTURAL RECOGNITION POLICY NATIONAL POLICY ON SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

9 hours ago

The Community Mediation Division has made changes to its operations as a precautionary measure to protect its staff and clients. Please see public notice below for details. #covid19response

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

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Stay informed, tune in to TTT for an update on TT’s Government response to COVID-19 at a Post Cabinet media briefing at 1:00 p.m.Please be advised that the Post-Cabinet Media Briefing will be held at 1:00pm today (Thursday 19th March, 2020) at the Diplomatic

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

14 hours ago

Notice: The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts is asking the following persons or organizations to urgently visit the Ministry's Accounting Unit located at its JOBCO Building, Frederick

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

16 hours ago

Social Support initiatives for the benefit of Vulnerable Persons in the face of social and economic impacts of COVID-19. The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services is asking persons to note that implementing these new measures is an ongoing process and as such persons should look out for further communique as to the roll out. Hence persons should avoid visiting social welfare offices ... See MoreSee Less

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

17 hours ago

#communityvoices #craftmonth "If we are to preserve our Culture we have to continue to create it" Johan Huizinga. Celebrating Gifted Hands! Happy National Craft Month to our Artisans! ... See MoreSee Less

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

2 days ago

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Stay informed, tune in to TTT for an update on TT’s Government response to COVID-19 at a Post Cabinet media briefing at 1:30pm #stopthespread #covid19 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Ministry of Heath has confirmed two (2) new cases of COVID -19 (imported) bringing the total number of persons infected with the coronavirus to seven (7). The Ministry advises the population to adhere to the safety protocols provide the inhibit the further spread of the virus ... See MoreSee Less

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

3 days ago

Public Notice #2. MCDCA temporary closure of its Performing Spaces, National Museum and Art Gallery, Community centres, Regional complexes, Civic Centres has extended to March 30th at 11:59 p.m. ...

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

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#CultureTalkTuesday We love hearing from you! Here's a throwback to NTAC's staging of "Master of Carnival" earlier this year at the Naparima Bowl. We're always happy to produce quality experiences that resonate deeply with our audiences. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ministry of Health has confirmed a 5th case of COVID-19 I (Imported) in Trinidad and Tobago. See media release below for full details. ... See MoreSee Less

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Every community needs to pay careful attention to its elderly. See the following tips on how to protect the elderly in the wake of COVID-19 ... See MoreSee Less

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Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

4 days ago

The 2020 Parental Support Group workshop schedule for March 20th has been postponed. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

The Hon. Keith Rowley, PM of Trinidad and Tobago leads of the Emergency Post Cabinet Press Briefing as he discusses the nation's continuing response to the introduction of COVID-19 into Trinidad and

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#MotivationMonday

“Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter – to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water.” Albert Schweitzer This is just one of the videos circulating sh... See MoreSee Less

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* Formal Opening Ceremony of the Chickland Community Centre on Saturday 5th October, 2019

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