Senator The Hon. Hassel Bacchus
Minister of Digital Transformation of Trinidad and Tobago, and President of the General Conference of Ministers
Senator the Honourable Hassel Larry Bacchus was appointed as the Minister of Digital Transformation on July 12, 2021; after serving previously as Minister in the Ministry of Public Administration and Digital Transformation from August 19, 2020.
The holder of an A.A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology from the University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.; and certifications in Leadership Development and Project Management, Minister Bacchus has had a 30-year professional career in the field of Telecommunications. Having begun as a technician, he rose rapidly through the ranks to become Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT). Viewed as an experienced leader and visionary in the technology arena, he is often called upon to lend his expertise and insight to advance the development of practitioners in the field.
A son of Tobago, Minister Bacchus willingly accepted the challenge of leading Trinidad and Tobago’s digital transformation efforts as a critical aspect of the country’s sustainable development journey. Guided by the core principles and values of collaboration, credibility, resilience, responsiveness and transparency, he is unswerving in his quest to enhance the lives of citizens through the provision of end-to-end goods and services using appropriate digital technology.
Hon. Konris Maynard
Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information, Communications and Technology and Posts, St. Kitts and Nevis, and, Vice-President of the General Conference of Ministers
The Honourable Konris Maynard is a dynamic, innovative, passionate and dedicated leader who became one of the youngest parliamentarians ever elected at the age of thirty-one, a reflection of his tenacity and desire to serve the people of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis. Currently serving as an elected member of parliament and the Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy, and Utilities, Domestic Transport, ICT and Post, Minister Maynard is making significant contributions towards the twin island federation’s march towards a sustainable island state with rapid improvements in the country’s road infrastructure, the water distribution system, energy security and digital transformation.
Konris Maynard’s early beginnings up to his outstanding academic, musical, and professional success was a clear indication of the incredible asset he would be to St. Kitts & Nevis, serving at the highest level of representation.
From receiving the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Academic Recognition Award and the Basseterre High School Principal’s All Round Student award in High School, to receiving the FirstCaribbean International Bank Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Performance and the Best All-Round Performance for a First year Student at UWI – Cave hill, to making the Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Honour Roll and attaining a First Class Honours degree in BSc Electrical and Computer Engineering at UWI – St. Augustine, Minister Maynard took to heart his parents’ advice from the great Mighty Sparrow of ‘Children go to school and learn Well! Adding to his academic achievement, Minister Maynard completed a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the prestigious Canadian university, University of Waterloo. A true all-round performer and leader, Minister Maynard was also a National Debater, a Youth Parliamentarian, a cricketer, and served as the President of the Leeward Islands Student Association at UWI – St. Augustine.
Beyond academics, Minister Maynard proved to be an incredible musical talent. At the tender age of 4, Konris Maynard started performing on stage, going on to write and release his first official calypso at the age of ten, following a few years later to win two consecutive (2) junior calypso crowns. Minister Maynard then as a teenager started producing music for many artistes across the Federation until returning to the stage to become a 6-time undefeated National Calypso Monarch, 3-time Soca Monarch, 3-time Regional Calypso Monarch, 25th Independence Calypso Monarch and Road March Champion, earning him the Federation’s Medal of Honour in the field of Music, the 2009 Independence Youth Award for Excellence in Music and the 2013 St. Kitts Tourism National Champion Award.
Professionally, Minister Maynard has lectured at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, led the operations management of the BVI Branch of a leading regional company SOL Petroleum and owned and operated businesses in Computer Systems Consulting and Corporate Services.
Community involvement and development is another key facet of the service of Minister Maynard including the long standing Konris Maynard West Basseterre All-Round Student Scholarship Award, being a past PRO and member of the Village Superstars Football Club, mentorship of youths, motivational speaker, major sponsor and contributor to numerous community groups and activities across culture, sports, education and religion.
As a devoted husband and doting father of two daughters, combined with his extensive, multifaceted and successful background, Honorable Konris Maynard is uniquely positioned to bring about meaningful structural and technological improvement to his Federation as a true servant of the people and is determined to use his God given talents to advance the cause of St. Kitts & Nevis.
