Caribbean Media Leader Joins Global Steering Committee

Kiran Maharaj, president of the Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC), has been elected to the Steering Committee of the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD).

Her appointment was confirmed in an online vote during the GFMD’s Extraordinary General Assembly. She will represent Latin America and the Caribbean alongside Adriana Garcia from Brazil’s Association of Investigative Journalism.

“It is a profound honour to represent the Caribbean at the GFMD’s highest decision-making level,” Maharaj said. “This appointment ensures our region’s experiences and priorities are heard on the international stage.”

Maharaj’s new role means the Caribbean will now help shape global conversations around media freedom, ethics, and innovation at a time when independent journalism is under pressure worldwide.

The GFMD brings together 203 organisations across 82 countries to support strong and independent media.