People's Political Party (Jamaica)
- People's Political Party (Jamaica)
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;
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