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Eileen Dupuch Carron, CMG (born 13 March 1930) is a Bahamian lawyer and newspaper publisher.

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Personal life

Dupuch was born in Nassau, the daughter of Étienne Dupuch and his wife Marie. [1] She was educated at Queen's College and St. Francis Xavier's Academy before going abroad to study at St Francis' College in Hertfordshire, England.

She obtained a BA in philosophy from St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, [2] a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City, [2] before studying law at King's College London. [3]

She was married to the Roger P. Carron, until his death in 2009. [4]

Career

In 1962, Carron became assistant editor at The Tribune newspaper in Nassau, the paper founded by her grandfather, Leon Dupuch, and edited by her father, Etienne. In the same year, she was called to the Bahamas Bar. [2] [5]

In 1972, she became publisher for The Tribune, becoming only the second female publisher in The Bahamas. As at August 2019, she was, having served 47 years, the longest currently serving editor and publisher in the Bahamas. [5]

She was recognised by the International Press Institute for her "never-ending commitment to free press and the highest journalistic standard". [6]

In 1993, Carron became the first CEO of a private radio station, The People's Radio Station, 100 JAMZ.

Accomplishments

During her twenties, Carron became the first female pilot in the Bahamas. [4] She was the second woman ever called to the Bahamas Bar. [2] [5]

She is the only Bahamian to have an editorial read into the record of the United States Senate. [4]

In 2000, she was named a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Birth record for Eileen Marie Dupuch (13 March 1930)". Family Search. Registrar General's Dept, Bahamas. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Brown, Sancheska (23 November 2015). "Tribune Publisher Honoured for a Lifetime's Dedication". Tribune newspaper, Nassau. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  3. ↑ "The Londoner's Diary". Evening Standard. London, England. 17 October 1959. p. 4. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Eileen Dupuch Carron Receives Press Club Lifetime Achievement Award". Caribbean Digital Network. November 22, 2015. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 "Industry Spotlight: Eileen Carron". News Media Alliance. August 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Eileen Carron". The Bahamian Project. 25 May 2013.
  7. ↑ "Birthday Honours List — Bahamas" (PDF). The London Gazette. June 16, 2000.
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