A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By DÁNICA COTO, ANSELM GIBBS and BERT WILKINSONMarch 15, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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The Stabroek News of Guyana and Newsday of Trinidad and Tobago have ceased publication in 2026, citing a shift in readership habits towards social media. Stabroek News, founded in 1986, printed its final edition on Sunday, March 14, 2026, and halted its online publication. Media owners attribute the closures to changing consumer behavior, as younger generations increasingly rely on social media for real-time news updates. The closures are considered a blow to Caribbean democracy, as these newspapers provided independent reporting in their respective countries. The trend reflects a broader challenge for traditional media outlets adapting to the digital age.

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Costa Rica 30% AP News ×440% Bert Wilkinson ×440% Georgetown ×250% Carlon Augustus ×260% Trinidad and Tobago ×270% Newsday ×270% Guyana ×680% Stabroek News ×890%

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caribbean democracy 90% social media shift 80% newspaper folding 80% stabroek news 70% newsday 70% reading habits 60% legacy newspapers 50% independent newspaper 40%

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Negative

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Guyana

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