The Jamaica Gleaner is a daily newspaper founded in 1834 by Joshua de Cordova as The Weekly Gleaner. It became a daily in 1844 and is the oldest continuously published English-language newspaper in the Caribbean.
It has shaped Jamaican public opinion, supported the independence movement, covered the 1938 riots, and championed women's suffrage leading to universal adult suffrage in 1944. Beyond news, it's known for comprehensive sports coverage, entertainment sections, and influential editorial cartoons. It remains a vital cultural institution for Jamaicans worldwide.