wesley gibbingsVeteran journalist and media trainer Wesley Gibbings.

Episode 1 of Ask the Journalist features veteran Caribbean journalist, author, and media trainer Wesley Gibbings.

With more than four decades in journalism, Gibbings is one of the region’s leading advocates for press freedom and media independence.

He currently serves as vice-president of the Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) and has contributed extensively to regional media development, training, and policy work.

In this conversation, he discusses press freedom, journalism standards, and the evolving challenges facing media in the Caribbean, drawing on decades of experience across reporting, training, and advocacy.

By Sharlene Rampersad

Sharlene Rampersad is a Trinidad and Tobago-based investigative journalist, multimedia reporter and editor. She is the founder of News 19 TT. With more than a decade of experience in Caribbean journalism, she specialises in in-depth reporting on social issues, governance, crime, climate change and inequality. Her work focuses on accountability journalism, uncovering underreported stories and amplifying the voices of communities across Trinidad and Tobago. Through News 19, she produces original video reports, on-the-ground coverage, and digital-first storytelling designed for modern audiences.

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