PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – 24 FEB 2026 With the rhythm of Carnival pulsing through panyards across the country, the steelband movement has
kept its focus on building lasting opportunities for young people. In partnership with the Digicel Foundation, eight new Technology-in-Education (TIE) Centres have been launched, expanding digital access and opportunity within these vibrant community spaces.

The newly launched centres are located at Tornadoes Steel Orchestra, Siparia DeltonesSteel Orchestra, Merry Tones Steel Orchestra, Panjammers Steel Orchestra, Birdsong Steel Band, Academy and Social Enterprises, the Golden Hands Steelpan Conservatory, and St. Margaret’s Anglican Primary School in Trinidad, and at the
Roxborough Police Youth Club in Tobago. Each centre is equipped with computers, internet connectivity and digital tools to support education, creativity, research and skills development.

“These organisations and institutions are already mentoring, shaping and guiding young people, and they are now equipped to do even more. By placing our Technology-in-Education Centres within panyards, we are strengthening spaces that young people already feel connected to, while expanding their access to digital opportunity,” said
Desha Clifford, chair of the Digicel Foundation’s Board, at the joint launch event held at the Birdsong Academy in St. Augustine on February 6th. Public Relations Officer at Pan Trinbago, Kwesi Moore, shared, “Through this programme, 26 panyards are now part of a growing national network of digital learning hubs. More importantly, hundreds of young musicians have been impacted, young people who are now better equipped to navigate both the musical and technological
landscapes of the modern world.” He thanked the Digicel Foundation for its continued commitment to empowering panyards.

To date, the Digicel Foundation has invested over TT$2 million in technology centres located in panyards nationwide. The initiative continues to bridge the digital divide by expanding access to technology in communities that need it most, while reinforcing the important mentorship role that steelbands play in youth development.

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