People's Political Party (Jamaica)
Jamaican political party (founded 1929) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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