New Media, Journalism and Democracy in the Caribbean

New Media, Journalism and Democracy in the Caribbean is the title of the television programme produced by the CBA as part of this Jamaican event. It contains discussions about whether traditional media is still relevant and also examines the effect of new media on traditional media, journalism and democracy. The programme was hosted by Janice Budd, Associate Editor - Sunday at Jamaica Observer, and the panellists were: Mark Beckford, Online Co-ordinator, The Jamaica Gleaner Newspaper; Annie Paul, Publications Editor, UWI Mona; Karyl Walker, Online News Editor, the Jamaica Observer Newspaper; and Dr. Paul Ashley, Attorney-at-law, Political Commentator. The studio audience included broadcasters from around the Caribbean as well as media students from CARIMAC and Northern Caribbean University.

New Media, Journalism and Democracy in the Caribbean on July 18th - 19th 2011

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• New Media
• Journalism
• Democracy
• Caribbean
• gleaner
• jamaica
• Jamaica Observer