Media stalwart, journalist’s coach Cecily Asson passes
"Cecily would make you write a story ten times, so nothing sloppy would fly with her. There was no question of going to an assignment and coming back empty-handed."
Three resign from MATT executive
The current members of the executive will work to strengthen its governance capacity and ready ourselves to report on the work of our first quarter.
Veteran sports journalist Anthony Harford passes
Tony Harford was a former Television News/Sports Anchor in Trinidad and Tobago (16 years) and a radio presenter for more than three decades
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 General Meeting, November 27, 2021: Digital Dialogue 01
A TT Media Association conversation with Prior Beharry, Kalain Hosein and Lasana Liburd, moderated by Mark Lyndersay,
Digital Dialogue #1 – Developing an online brand
A discussion between journalists who have put their journalism online and built new brands for today’s audiences.
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...
Acknowledging the POV in unbiased journalism
We attended a school. We belong to a class and we have a view on our sexuality. All these factors colour our minds even before we undertake the task of covering an assignment.
Veteran journalist Errol Pilgrim passes
Pilgrim’s journalism journey began at the Trinidad Guardian and Trinidad Express newspapers before he transitioned into broadcasting.
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.