People's Political Party (Jamaica)

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:DistinguishThe People's Political Party (PPP; Template:Langx) (PPP) was Jamaica's first modern political party. It was formed in 1929 by Marcus Garvey.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

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.<ref name=N1>Nohlen, Dieter (2005). Elections in the Americas: A Data Handbook, Volume I. p. 433-435 Template:ISBN</ref> The party did not contest any further elections.<ref>Nohlen, p. 432.</ref>

In December 2012, lawyer Michael "Ras Miguel" Lorne was the party leader.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>