Stabroek News and Newsday Papers Fold After Social Media Shift

2026-03-17 - 23:22

GUYANA – Two long-standing Caribbean newspapers have shut down this year, highlighting ongoing challenges in the regional media industry. Guyana’s Stabroek News printed its final edition this month, while Trinidad and Tobago’s Newsday ceased publication earlier this year. Experts say shifting reading habits, the rise of social media and declining advertising revenue are making it harder for traditional newspapers to survive. Journalists warn the closures could weaken democracy, stressing the importance of independent newsrooms in an increasingly digital information landscape.