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The People's Political Party (PPP) was Jamaica's first modern political party. It was formed in 1929 by Marcus Garvey.^[1]

The PPP set out a 14 point manifesto—the first of its kind in the island's electoral history. The points contained in the PPP's manifesto were far-reaching and perceptive as illustrated by a few of them, such as:

An eight-hour work day
A minimum wage
A larger share of self-government
Protection for native industries
A legal aid department for the poor
Technical schools for each parish
Land reform
Libraries and civic improvement for parish capitals
City status for Montego Bay and Port Antonio
A National Park at the Kingston Race Course

The PPP contested the 1962 elections, receiving 0.9% of the vote and failing to win a seat.^[2] The party did not contest any further elections.^[3]

In December 2012, lawyer Michael "Ras Miguel" Lorne was the party leader.^[4]

References

^ "Hero (1887-1940)". Kingston Weekly Gleaner. Vol. 2860. Kingston. 31 July 2006. p. 23 – via NewspaperArchive.
^ Nohlen, Dieter (2005). Elections in the Americas: A Data Handbook, Volume I. p. 433-435 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
^ Nohlen, p. 432.
^ Grant, Eddie (13 December 2012). "'Unsung Heroes' recognised". Kingston Weekly Gleaner. Vol. 2071. Kingston. p. 28 – via NewspaperArchive.

[1] "Hero (1887-1940)". Kingston Weekly Gleaner. Vol. 2860. Kingston. 31 July 2006. p. 23 – via NewspaperArchive.

[N1-2] Nohlen, Dieter (2005). Elections in the Americas: A Data Handbook, Volume I. p. 433-435 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6

[3] Nohlen, p. 432.

[4] Grant, Eddie (13 December 2012). "'Unsung Heroes' recognised". Kingston Weekly Gleaner. Vol. 2071. Kingston. p. 28 – via NewspaperArchive.

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People's Political Party (Jamaica)

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