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.