The Guyana Press Association extends condolences to the family and friends of Claudette Earle who passed away on Tuesday.
Claudette Earle retired from the Guyana Chronicle in 2005, where she was Editor, after serving at the newspaper for decades.
Earle started her career at Guiana Graphic, her son, Yohann Earle, told us on Tuesday. She was the Sunday editor, edited the women’s page and the Sunday Magazine.
When the Graphic merged with the Chronicle she became Women’s Editor. Later she became the Sunday Editor.
Described as fiercely independent, Claudette Earle was a lover of books and believed in women’s equality, Yohann Earlebsaid as he pointed out that she promoted stories on women entrepreneurship, farming and leadership.
Claudette Earle would be remembered for her passion for journalism, her advocacy for journalism training and guidance to her younger colleagues.
