MATT: Journalists should expect and extend civility in press conferences
When press conferences turn personal, there is the potential to create a chilling effect in the form of self censorship of the journalism.
Statement from the Media Association of T&T (MATT) on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day May 03, 2022
“There can be no democracy without the functioning free press.” - Andy Johnson
MATT offers assistance in planning coverage for National Awards under covid19 protocols
MATT has expressed a willingness to assist media houses in planning for more effective coverage of the upcoming National Awards to be held at President's House under Covid-19 protocols.
MATT on allegations of disinformation and due process
MATT has no jurisdiction over individual newsrooms and their reporters, who are accountable to their editors and respective media houses.
Message from MATT President Ira Mathur at the general meeting on November 27, 2021
MATT is not part of the complaints procedure though we can and will speak out against attempts to supress free speech and the Fourth Estate.
MATT statement on media standards
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...
ACM on ending impunity for crimes against journalists
Low levels of criminal detection and lethargic judicial systems throughout the region also combine to create conditions under which impunity can exist and thrive.
GM October 30, 2021 – Welcome address by MATT president, Ira Mathur
Ours is perhaps the most crucial job in any democracy, that of looking over all the institutions of democracy. A floundering membership in a fourth estate is terrible for democracy
MATT on questions to Health Ministry
MATT believes that more questions framed from a broader perspective of journalistic perspectives only serves to improve the reporting possibilities and better guide public understanding.
MATT salutes Nobel Peace Prize win for journalists, journalism
This prize is a recognition of the Fourth Estate of journalists and their support teams of media workers who protect the fundamental rights of the freedom of the press.