The People's Political Party (PPP) was Jamaica's first modern political party.
Formed in September 1929 by Marcus Garvey, 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.[1] The party did not contest any further elections.[2]
References
- ↑ Nohlen, Dieter (2005). Elections in the Americas: A Data Handbook, Volume I. p. 433-435 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
- ↑ Nohlen, p. 432.
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