People's Political Party (Jamaica)
# People's Political Party (Jamaica)

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. The party did not contest any further elections.

