Top local Developers win $350,000 each

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celebrating dhub winners

 

The Ministry of Digital Transformation is excited to announce the successful conclusion of the highly anticipated D’Hub (Developer’s Hub) Challenge. The grand finale, held on Saturday, 27th April 2024, brought together Trinidad and Tobago’s top developer teams to showcase their digital solutions with the potential to revolutionize government operations and improve citizens’ lives.

The winners of the D’Hub Challenge are:

  • Real-Time S42 Address Identification for TPOST: SKDevs – Sinead Hamel-Smith and Kwasi Edwards.
  • Personalized Health Monitoring and Advisory for Ministry of Health: The E-Team – Emeka Farrier.
  • Liquor License Data Management for Customs and Excise Division: D’Velopers – Akshay Seedath, Kyle Jaimungal, Suveer Ramsamaroo, and Tahj Ramudith.
  • Noise Pollution Measurement and Reporting for the Enviroment Management Authority: J3T- Johnny Tiu.
  • Online Passport Application Tracking for the Immigration Division: Ankh Tech Team – Christopher Keller.


Minister of Digital Transformation, Senator the Honourable Hassel Bacchus, highlighted the significance of the D’Hub Challenge beyond the competition and encouraged more citizens to join. “D’Hub is more than the challenge. It’s an ecosystem for like-minded people who are interested in software development work. There’s training and opportunities for certification. Join the D’Hub, learn what is happening, see if this is something for you,” he said.

The winners and participants of the D’Hub Challenge expressed their enthusiasm and commitment to contributing to Trinidad and Tobago’s digital transformation through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts with government and community organizations.

I’m very much impressed with all of the solutions from all of the developers. I was glad to test my Kung Fu, and I’m grateful to win among such a high standard of developers. I’m looking forward to using new technologies and co-creations,” said Christopher Keller from San Juan.

For media inquiries or to learn more about the Developers’ Hub, please visit: https://dhub.mdt.gov.tt/challenge-series-2023/

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Notice of Ministry Name Change

As of 23rd May, 2025, the Ministry of Public Administration and the Ministry of Digital Transformation have merged to form the Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI). This change is officially documented in Gazette #81.

The Minister of MPAAI is Senator The Honourable Dominic Smith.

For more information, please refer to the official Gazette here.