Empowering Caribbean journalists by developing their journalistic techniques with an emphasis on investigative journalism.

 

Our mission

The Media Institute of the Caribbean is a non-profit organisation, resource and training facility for the Caribbean:

  • Provides Media resources and training for journalists, communicators and leaders, to contribute to the regional democratic process by supporting an innovative and independent Media Industry

  • Evaluates current Caribbean policies, strategies and initiatives, and suggests alternatives to regional media challenges, while working within the Caribbean region with journalists

  • Adapts to the evolving industry to strengthen investigative techniques and leadership skills of its members

  • Facilitates media incubators, innovators and entrepreneurs

  • Produces and promotes stories on the region for global audiences

Our goals

  1. To improve the standards of journalists throughout the Caribbean.

  2. To provide a safe place for journalists to discuss issues important to them which impact their ability to do their jobs effectively.

  3. To educate practitioners and develop journalists’ skills to reach their audiences more effectively

  4. To bring together key stakeholders to discuss the role of the media and to better understand and address the changing media landscape and societal norms.

  5. To facilitate training and development of media managers and owners in an evolving media industry with dynamic business models to achieve long term sustainability.

  6. To focus on the SDG’s presented by UNESCO which address the major social issues that impact growth and development of nations.

  7. To establish a network of investigative journalists throughout the region who will be the backbone of the Media Institute of the Caribbean alumni.