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The Gleaner newspaper is first published in Jamaica

When
1834
Where
Kingston, Jamaica
Episodes
1

The Gleaner, a national daily publication in Jamaica, was founded by brothers Jacob and Joshua de Cordova on 13 September 1834 in Kingston. This event occurred during the post-emancipation period, as Britain outlawed slavery in its empire in 1834. The newspaper remains a significant historical record for the island.

Episodes

  1. 13 September 1834 · Kingston, JamaicaFirst Publication in Kingston

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

Background and detail

Legacy and Status. The Gleaner is recognized as the oldest continuously published newspaper in the Western Hemisphere, operating since 1834. It is considered a newspaper of record for Jamaica. The influence of the publication is so significant that the term "Gleaner" has become synonymous with "newspaper" in Jamaica.

People involved

Sources

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

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