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First Publication in Kingston

When
13 September 1834
Where
Kingston, Jamaica
Part of
The Gleaner newspaper is first published in Jamaica

Jacob and Joshua de Cordova founded the Daily Gleaner in Kingston on 13 September 1834, marking the start of its continuous publication.

The brothers established the publication in Kingston, Jamaica. The event took place in 1834, the same year Britain outlawed slavery in its empire. The newspaper was originally called the Daily Gleaner, reflecting its status as a daily publication.

Sources

  1. The Gleaner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-23
  2. Jamaica Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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