Following allegedly defamatory statements made by a radio announcer and the Government’s ‘demand’ for a copy of the programme, on 22nd November, MATT wishes to issue the following statement.

The Media Association recognises that media, as the Fourth Estate and a public accountability watchdog, is mandated to ensure that the Government is held to account and the public’s business is conducted transparently, and public records available to all.

To protect these rights, we must remain vigilant both within and without our profession to ensure that we self-regulate to abide by the same high standards we expect of others.

MATT wishes to remind our colleagues that ethical and professional journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues, and the public  as human beings deserving of respect.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Media Complaints Council (MCC) remains the official channel to receive complaints under the Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA).