John Alexander Robinson (June 29, 1867 – April 1929[1]) was a Scottish-born educator, journalist and political figure in Newfoundland.
He represented Trinity Bay in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1898 to 1900.
For a time, Robinson was a grammar school principal in Carbonear.
He founded the Newfoundland Teachers' Association and served as its president.
Robinson was founder and editor of the St. John's Daily News.