Prior Beharry Sets Out His Vision For MATT
Newly elected President of the Media Association of T&T (MATT), Prior Beharry outlines his vision for the organisation under its new executive, with a focus on strengthening journalism in Trinidad and Tobago.
In this wide-ranging interview, Beharry reflects on the personal experiences that shaped his leadership style, the urgent challenges facing the media industry following the closure of Newsday, and the hard conversations journalists must now confront.
He discusses MATT’s priorities as an officially recognised NGO, including support for displaced media workers, protecting journalistic integrity, navigating digital transformation and AI, and defending journalists against online harassment, while offering reassurance to those feeling discouraged about the future of the profession.
