Flow Trinidad joined the international community in observing Safer Internet Day 2026 on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, with a renewed focus on personal digital responsibility under the theme: “Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI”.
Safer Internet Day promotes safer, more responsible and more inclusive use of online technologies. This year’s theme highlights the importance of ethical, mindful decision-making as smart technologies, including artificial intelligence, become increasingly integrated into everyday life.
Flow’s Vice President and General Manager, Simone Martin-Sulgan in her address to one hundred students at the Fyzabad Secondary School shared that “as a telecoms provider, our role is to create a secure, resilient network – one that protects your data, supports safe platforms, and helps keep communities connected. But even the strongest network can’t replace good judgment, kindness, and integrity’. She noted that “connectivity is no longer a luxury – it’s a lifeline. And behind that connection are telecoms providers whose job is to keep you linked to information, opportunity, and each other – safely and reliably.”
Martin-Sulgan challenged the young students to remember that “connectivity opens doors. Technology creates possibilities. But your choices shape the future. Be brave. Be curious. Be ethical. Be safe. Be responsible. And use the power of connection – not just to stay online – but to stand for what’s right.”
While Manager Communications of Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago, Dixie Ann Dickson shared “for the past six years, the Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (BATT) has partnered with Flow to empower young people with the knowledge they need to navigate the digital world safely. Safer Internet Day is more than a conversation about online activity; it is about equipping our youth with the knowledge, confidence and awareness to make informed digital and financial decisions that support inclusion, opportunity, and long-term success. BATT remains committed to strengthening cyber awareness and ensuring that young people are prepared to participate safely and responsibly in the digital financial ecosystem.”
The partnership of Flow, Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago, and local NGO – Elevate Education saw one hundred students of Fyzabad Secondary School benefitting from the expertise of cybersecurity experts.
Among the speakers were Shamir Saddler, Founder and CEO of SmartTerm; Daren Dhoray, founder of CyberSafeTT, Digital Anthropologist and Cyber Safety Evangelist; Sherwin Forte, Manager, Corporate Security, Operational Risk, Republic Bank and Representative, Bankers Association of T&T; and Yolande Spencer, IT Security Operations Officer, Republic Bank and Representative, Bankers Association of T&T.
The topics addressed included Digital Footprint & Online Safety; AI & Smart Technology; and Online Empathy, Kindness and Safety. Students were taken through the paces on what a digital footprint is and safe social media usage with real-life examples of positive and negative online behavior; AI in everyday apps such as chatbots, filters were explained, along with responsible AI use; frank discussions were had on cyberbullying, misinformation and representation.
Hosted by former television personality James Saunders, the energized student body ended with sharing “one thing I will do differently online”.
