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Charlene Stuart, former CNC3 and TV6 reporter and a quiet voice for mental health awareness in Caribbean media circles, died on Sunday.
Born and raised in Guyana, Stuart began her career as a print journalist before moving to Trinidad at age 23, where she found her footing in broadcast journalism. She credited the former Head of News Natalie Williams for taking a chance on her at TV6, first assigning her to the Morning Edition programme. Though she was hired as a reporter, Stuart’s first on-air role came only years later, after building her craft behind the scenes.
In writing her own story about her life some years ago, she said she was mentored by figures such as Andy Johnson, who shared not just his Rolodex but his time and guidance, and Rosemarie Sant, who she said once warned her, “When the broadcast bug bites, that’s the end.” Stuart said she threw herself into the job, studying Trinidad’s politics, tuning in to the BBC, and sharpening her voice in more ways than one.
She had described her early years in Trinidad as being marked by the warmth of a diverse Caribbean friendship circle.
Despite career highs, Stuart was open in later years about living with clinical depression. Diagnosed during the pandemic, she became a suicide survivor and later shared her story publicly. She wrote about the “mental gymnastics” of being a black Caribbean woman with an invisible illness, navigating judgement, estrangement, and unemployment. She often credited her psychiatrist and her psychiatric service dog, Oreo, for helping her stay grounded.
Stuart was frank about the toll of depression, but also about the effort it took to keep going.
She said, “On some days I can write brilliant communications plans. On other days, I can’t get off my bed.”
“Charlene was such a bubbly, lively person with an unforgettable laugh,” said Guardian Media’s Deputy Managing Editor Sampson Nanton who worked with her both at TV6 and CNC3.
On social media, former colleagues described her as a “giant of a journalist” who helped shape younger reporters with kindness and unwavering support. One tribute recalled how she offered encouragement early in their career, while another friend remembered her as spontaneous, full of life, and someone who brought joy even in difficult moments.
Though admired for her professionalism, she was also praised for the courage she showed in later years by speaking openly about her battle with depression.
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https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/former- ... 939ddae8bbCharlene Stuart, former CNC3 and TV6 reporter and a quiet voice for mental health awareness in Caribbean media circles, died on Sunday.
Born and raised in Guyana, Stuart began her career as a print journalist before moving to Trinidad at age 23, where she found her footing in broadcast journalism. She credited the former Head of News Natalie Williams for taking a chance on her at TV6, first assigning her to the Morning Edition programme. Though she was hired as a reporter, Stuart’s first on-air role came only years later, after building her craft behind the scenes.
In writing her own story about her life some years ago, she said she was mentored by figures such as Andy Johnson, who shared not just his Rolodex but his time and guidance, and Rosemarie Sant, who she said once warned her, “When the broadcast bug bites, that’s the end.” Stuart said she threw herself into the job, studying Trinidad’s politics, tuning in to the BBC, and sharpening her voice in more ways than one.
She had described her early years in Trinidad as being marked by the warmth of a diverse Caribbean friendship circle.
Despite career highs, Stuart was open in later years about living with clinical depression. Diagnosed during the pandemic, she became a suicide survivor and later shared her story publicly. She wrote about the “mental gymnastics” of being a black Caribbean woman with an invisible illness, navigating judgement, estrangement, and unemployment. She often credited her psychiatrist and her psychiatric service dog, Oreo, for helping her stay grounded.
Stuart was frank about the toll of depression, but also about the effort it took to keep going.
She said, “On some days I can write brilliant communications plans. On other days, I can’t get off my bed.”
“Charlene was such a bubbly, lively person with an unforgettable laugh,” said Guardian Media’s Deputy Managing Editor Sampson Nanton who worked with her both at TV6 and CNC3.
On social media, former colleagues described her as a “giant of a journalist” who helped shape younger reporters with kindness and unwavering support. One tribute recalled how she offered encouragement early in their career, while another friend remembered her as spontaneous, full of life, and someone who brought joy even in difficult moments.
Though admired for her professionalism, she was also praised for the courage she showed in later years by speaking openly about her battle with depression.
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