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
Gibbings appointed to Global Forum for Media Development Steering Committee
The Global Forum is an international network of 200 journalism support and media development organisations
MATT General meeting, Covid coverage panel discussion
MATT will kick off our monthly series in excellence in journalism with a critical look at ourselves with the topic: “Covering Covid: How has T&T Media fared during the pandemic?”
TT’s W107.1FM wins International Gospel station award
The Spin Awards – now in its fourth year – is an Atlanta, US-based award show that seeks to place the focus on those that work behind the scenes.
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.
The changing landscape of journalism in T&T
The modern day journalist is like nothing ever seen. Once you have a cell phone or you comment on social media; you are a de facto journalist.
Saluting invisible media workers
This COVID economic crunch threatens the independence of media workers, hindering their ability to provide free and fair information.
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.
2021 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists from Russia and the Phillipines
Ms Ressa and Mr Muratov are receiving the Peace Prize for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia.
Media pool photographer delivers for Budget reading
“After sending the photos, I suggested we rotate for the next and subsequent sittings, once permission is granted.” - Robert Taylor