The Constitution provides for freedom of speech and of the press, and the Government ‘respects’ this right in practice. An independent press and a functioning democratic political system combine to ensure freedom of speech and of the press.However, the recent firing of Fazeer Mohammed as co-host of the morning programme on the Government-owned CNMG television station is the latest manifestation of the damaging scrutiny of freedom of speech in the country and the ills faced by those in the media.
So why was Fazeer fired?
Fazeer’s dismissal follows an argument on the morning show First Up with a Cabinet Minister about Prime Minister Kamla Persad- Bissessar being in a leadership position.
What happened to freedom of speech?
Aren’t journalists allowed to be free to report the news and voice their opinions since the Constitution allowed freedom of expression?
So, my fellow bloggers, I put two questions to you:
1. Do you believe the real reason behind Fazeer’s firing was because of the cost cutting exercise taking place at the company?
2. Do you truly believe that we are free to exercise our freedom of speech and expression?
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2 comments:
No I believe his dismissal was politically motivated, i say no more. i also belive that there is no such thing as "total" freedom as with freedom of the press everything is within its boundaries.
no i do not believe in freedom of speech at all. especially not in the media. becuase certain influential people wown media station i believe information that is being despers will never be clear cut it will be baised.
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