BARJAM calls for FOI and media safety

The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers is urging greater safety for journalists, responsible use of artificial intelligence and the introduction of Freedom of Information legislation, as it marked World Press Freedom Day 2026.

In a statement, the association said press freedom remains “a key pillar for peace and security”, while warning about the risks journalists face when covering crime. 

The full statement follows:

As the Barbados Association of Journalists...