In the midst of a black creole nationalist upsurge under Eric Williams the press was openly expressed its hostility and Eric Williams responded in similar fashion. The UNC could not have expected a favourable press where it has failed is to be informed by the experience of the past and evolve a new paradigm in its relationship with the press. Establish a press room in White Hall and have frequent press conferences by ministers and the Prime Minster himself. The UNC has opened up the system in term of information being made available yet have not been able to handle the press but is virtually waging a campaign against the press and the press against the Government, and which, based on history, the UNC and no politician or government, can win. Before the emergence of trade unions, politicians,political parties, elections, the Press in Trinidad played and continue to play the most significant role as an institution of freedom and democracy.
Political pluralism allows for the pursuit of interests and causes.
Ryan s Indians could have also included Baldeosingh and Gurahoo. Warner and Ryan focus on race and the media, of back caucus and black approved Indian columnists, clearly indicate that the media continue its well established pattern. As for Jack Warner, he seems to be haunted by his own black shadow. If linking to this site use the homepage URL and if possible attach the above graphic. All articles are used with permission.