PNM Salutes Newsday Workers

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Caption: Councillor Kadeem Graham serenades PNM Political Leader Pennelope Beckles

By Sue-Ann Wayow

THE People’s National Movement (PNM) will continue to stand in support of media practitioners during challenging times.

On Wednesday, PNM’s Public Relations Officer Faris Al-Rawi hailed the work of media practitioners in Trinidad and Tobago acknowledging times were changing with the increased use of social media.

He was addressing members of the media during the PNM’s annual Mix and Mingle event held at Balisier House in Port of Spain.

Mentioning the workers of Newsday, that stopped their printed edition recently, Al-Rawi noted the work that were accomplished for decades.

Some Newsday workers attended the event.

Addressing them Al-Rawi said, “We in the PNM salute you in particular. We know that while times may be challenging, you are going to find room again. After all, you have seen how social media can work when media is present there and we certainly always have our doors open to you and we look forward to continued engagement with you.”

He also took the opportunity to congratulate the new executive members of the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT) led by President Prior Beharry, Editor-in-Chief of AZP News.

From left, former PNM minister Robert Le Hunte, PNM International Liaison Officer Laurel Lezama, MATT President Prior Beharry, Newsday Reporter Gregory McBurnie, PNM Political Leader Pennelope Beckles, Express Reporter Michelle Loubon, MATT Vice President Kejan Haynes, San Fernando East MP Brian Manning and MP for Diego Martin Central Symon De Nobriga

Al-Rawi said, “They (AZP News) have managed to emerge through the struggles of Covid. Prior is vivid in our mind for his persistence and representation as many of you are. Congratulations on showing your sustainability.”

Also speaking at the event was PNM’s Political Leader Pennelope Beckles.

In her brief remarks, she thanked the media for the role they play in communicating to the public, adding that the PNM members will continue to be accessible to journalists.

*Councillor Kadeem Graham serenades the Mix and Mingle*

Next week, the PNM will celebrate 70 years as a party and she expressed her pride at leading the party into its seventh decade.

Also present was former prime minister Stuart Young.

And Beckles also reiterated her comments made from a press conference held earlier during the day.

*Political Leader of the PNM Pennelope Beckles has a word with MATT President and AZP News Editor-in-Chief Prior Beharry*

She said, “When a government is voted into office, it does not give you the right to bully people. It does not give you the right on Christmas Day to give people the gift of increasing fines and increasing taxes. You make your promises as you claim and at the end of the day, expectations just fell through.”