NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 2 THE GLEANER 190TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE MARKING A venerable 190 years, The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited embodies a legacy not just in journalism but in Jamaica’s very narrative. On this historic anniversary, we honour your journalistic excellence and the media team whose indefatigable efforts have consistently captured and conveyed the stories of the Jamaican people, both locally and on the global stage. From eras preceding our independence, you have served as a faithful witness to our nation’s unfolding saga. Your publications have detailed our collective highs and lows, offered a voice to diverse perspectives, and provided analysis that has influenced our national conversations. Your unwavering dedication to truth and integrity has secured a place of trust and reverence among countless readers. Amid a rapidly shifting media environment, you have skilfully embraced innovation and transformative technology, reinforcing your commitment to public service. The media’s influence in shaping public perspectives and information is immense, and you have admirably upheld this significant duty over nearly two centuries. As we celebrate this milestone, we also reflect on the indispensable role an independent press plays within a vibrant democracy. You continue to stand as a pillar of our national identity, symbolising our shared aspirations and robustly defending our freedoms. On behalf of our nation, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. May you continue to flourish, enlighten and encourage future generations for many years to come. HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST HON SIR PATRICK ALLEN ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J Governor General Continue to flourish, enlighten, encourage ON BEHALF of the Government and people of Jamaica, I extend congratulations to The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited on the celebration of your 190th anniversary. This remarkable achievement signifies the profound and lasting impact you have had on our nation’s history, development, and democracy. You have chronicled the triumphs, challenges, and journey of Jamaica, telling the story of our nation. As the media landscape continues to transform in the digital age and the introduction of artificial intelligence accelerates the generation of information and disinformation, traditional media must adapt while remaining rooted in its core values. As the first news organisation in the region to expand into the digital domain, The Gleaner is no stranger to the evolution of the media landscape. The initial four-page weekly newspaper has long transitioned to near-instantaneous news. In these times, where the spread of misinformation can amplify falsehoods and undermine trust in all institutions, public and private – The Gleaner must be a beacon of credibility, an icon of integrity and a vital force in safeguarding the tenets of our democracy. The Government remains unwavering in its commitment to upholding press freedom, recognising that free, independent media is a cornerstone of democracy and essential to our national development. As we commemorate this tremendous milestone, we celebrate not just your past but also the future you will help to shape. Once again, congratulations on your 190th anniversary. THE MOST HON ANDREW HOLNESS, ON, PC, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica We celebrate not only your past but also the future you will help to shape From eras preceding our independence, you have served as a faithful witness to our nation’s unfolding saga. Your publications have detailed our collective highs and lows, offered a voice to diverse perspectives, and provided analysis that has influenced our national conversations. Your unwavering dedication to truth and integrity has secured a place of trust and reverence among countless readers.
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