title: People's Political Party (Jamaica)
text: # 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.
  
  