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
Bad Mouth: Justice Latchoo in conversation about defamation – March 05
Justice Latchoo is the author of the text “Newsroom Law, a legal guide for Commonwealth Caribbean journalists,’’ published by UWI Press.
Justice Kathy Ann Waterman-Latchoo to lead discussion on Media and the Law
On March 5th , 2022, starting at 10:30am, MATT will host an open discussion On Media and The Law led by Justice Kathy Ann Waterman-Latchoo.
UTT hosts panel on Managing the Democracy of Media and Information Dissemination
'Managing the Democracy of Media and Information Dissemination,' a discussion between Dominic Kalipersad, Andy Johnson and Mark Lyndersay.
MATT meets with Tobago’s Chief Secretary on media access
"The THA recognises the media is critical in the democratic process and are committed to keeping the lines of communication open between government and media." - Farley Augustine
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.
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...
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
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.