People's Political Party

The People's Political Party (also known as the PPP) was Jamaica's first modern political party. Formed in September 1929 by Marcus Garvey, it 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

It contested the 1962 elections, receiving only 0.9% of the vote and failing to win a seat.^[1] It did not contest any further elections.^[2]

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