Updated: Interim executive in outreach to media practitioners
The executive led by journalist Dale Enoch, is on a campaign to encourage greater interest and participation in the organisation.
Outgoing statement by immediate past-president Ira Mathur
We have undertaken the daunting process of getting MATT NGO status.
MATT announces interim executive to last for three months
Dear Member, As previously announced, the date for nominations for the election of a new executive to the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago...
Updated: MATT announces nominations are open for a new executive.
MATT announces elections for a new executive on Saturday 25th November, 2023
BC Pires has passed
BC Pires wrote for 35 years for local and international media and was a columnist for the Trinidad Express, TTIndependent, Trinidad Guardian and finally, TTNewsday.
MATT Executive requests two-month extension of term of office
The proposed extension is not expected to exceed two months from the date of this notification.
Jamaica’s Press Association condemns gun attack on radio station
“We must stand together to protect and uphold the principles of press freedom, democracy, and the right of all citizens to access accurate and unbiased information.”
MATT responds to AG’s questions about regulation and oversight
The AG's enthusiasm for the idea of regulation is not shared by MATT, which operates on principles of professional persuasion and formally stands against any effort or inference by the government or its representatives.
Guardian Media’s tribute to Grenfell Kissoon
In Tribute to Grenfell Kissoon. On the occasion of his passing, Guardian Media produced this appreciation of the work of their former Managing Director....
ACM notes the passing of journalist Nylah Ali
The ACM remembers Nylah as a relentless activist in the promotion of press freedom.
MATT issues a call for acknowledgement of the role of journalists during the coup attempt
Journalists risked their lives, and many were permanently traumatised and scarred while doing their duty to their profession and country.
On World Press Freedom Day, 2023
According to Reporters sans Frontières, Trinidad and Tobago provides a generally safe and protected environment for the profession.
MIC participates in panel introducing Media Viability Accelerator
The Media Viability Accelerator is a model public-private partnership that will help keep independent media outlets around the world financially sustainable.
Jerome Tang Lee remembered
MATT sourced two tributes to the work of the late Express editor Jerome Tang Lee. Krishna Maharaj worked with him after he returned to...
MATT attends 11th ACM Biennial General Assembly
MATT's Kandace Jackson successfully nominated CNC3’s Soyini Grey as the Assistant General Secretary.
TT journalist Soyini Grey elected to ACM executive
Grey is a multi-media journalist from Trinidad and Tobago.
Anil Bheem, popular host of 103FM, has died
"On every stage on which he performed locally and abroad, he flew and proudly waved the 103 flag," - Dik Henderson.
Interview with the Minister of Communications on Press Freedom
Minister of Communications Symon de Nobrega discussed press freedom in the wake of the controversial decision to limit attendance at press conferences at the Diplomatic Centre.
Newsday photographer Sureash Cholai passes
"He was polite, patient and dutiful on the job, just a great guy."
Media Institute of the Caribbean launches Access to Information (ATI) Help Desk and Advocacy Toolkit
The Tool Kit is a repository of information, including recommended steps for lobbying for laws in countries where they do not exist.
MATT restates call for clearer criteria at government press conferences
MATT continues to call for clearer criteria for access by media professionals to government officials.
MATT: Clarify government press conference invite criteria
All practising journalists should have an opportunity to question the government in person.
Ace crime reporter Nalinee Seelal passes
One story a day wasn't enough, not even two, and by the time she reached five, three were exclusives.
Media invited to attend Adolescent Mental Health briefing
As a result of research conducted nationally, the Adolescent Mental Health Project is focused on supporting young people in the area of Mental Health.
To Be or Not To Be – A discussion of public procurement law in TT
Public procurement has the potential to influence global supply chains in a positive or negative way.