Michael Manley
JamaicapoliticianMaleb. 19246.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michael Manley was a Jamaican politician and a key figure in Caribbean politics during the latter half of the 20th century. As Prime Minister of Jamaica, he was known for his democratic socialism and staunch support for regional cooperation in the Caribbean, including advocating for Panama's sovereignty over the canal during the negotiations in the 1970s.
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Michael Manley was a close personal friend of John Hearne and a prominent political figure in Jamaica.
Francesca Tavares | Jamaica’s troubles: The history we carry without speaking (1970s) | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-01
I will cite Michael Manley, P J Patterson, Bruce Golding and in recent times I have come to welcome positive statements coming out of CARICOM from the mouth of our present Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.
SSP Diaries | The thirst for power | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-03-05
It was at the end of the successful Sites and Services programme in the 1970s when Michael Manley conceived of the National Housing Trust.
Ronald Thwaites | Illiteracy SOS? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-23
Patterson accompanied then Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley to Trinidad and Tobago for the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas.
Debt to Cuba | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-23
P.J. Patterson says the crisis in Cuba is made worse by the absence of the bold political courage once shown in the era of Michael Manley.
PJ Patterson agonising over Cuba crisis
Guyana· 2026-02-23
Patterson says the crisis in Cuba is made worse by the absence of the bold political courage once shown in the era of Michael Manley.
Patterson agonising over Cuba crisis | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-22Michael Manley was a prime minister who played a key role in establishing relations with Cuba.
Former CARICOM leaders urge repeal of US exec order targeting Cuba’s fuel supply | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-20
The NHT, which began operations under former Prime Minister Michael Manley on January 1, 1976, has transformed the country’s housing landscape.
Morris: Stop raid the barn | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-13
Michael Manley, leader of a tiny nation of 2 million people, could have the audacity to campaign for a New International Economic Order.
The debt is unpayable (2008) La deuda es impagableGuyana· 2026-02-10
Michael Manley established the National Housing Trust at a time when there was much resistance to its creation.
Morris bats for end to ‘raiding’ of NHT | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-09
Michael Manley was the leader of the People's National Party and declared democratic socialism as the dominant ideology of his ruling party.
Orville Taylor | Reality cheque: Monroe doctrine | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-12
Michael Manley is mentioned as a former prime minister of Jamaica in the context of US demands.
Letter of the Day | Whose oil is it – Venezuela’s or US’s? | LettersJamaica· 2025-12-25
Michael Manley’s Operation Grow initiative in the 1970s sought to reduce Jamaica’s reliance on imported food.
Norris McDonald | Climate change, water poverty and rural crises we neglect! | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-25
Michael Manley was the leader of the People’s National Party during Portia Simpson Miller's rise in politics.
Angela Brown Burke | Sister P at 80 | In FocusJamaica· 2025-12-15
Prime Minister Michael Manley appointed Professor Carl Stone to advise the Government on parliamentary duties.
Lloyd Barnett | Duties and responsibilities of parliamentarians | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-08
More than 40 years ago, Anthony Michael Spaulding and Michael Manley envisaged the National Housing Trust.
Ronald Thwaites | Paths to recovery? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-25
Michael Manley announced the 1980 general election date, October 30.
Hungry, broke and home again | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-07
Four leaders, including Michael Manley, declared the Caribbean a Zone of Peace.
Ronald Sanders | A new world order — or formal admission of the old? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-18
Michael Manley was one of the leaders who declared the Caribbean to be a zone of peace in 1972.
Former Jamaica PM Patterson decries US drone strikes on vessels in Caribbean watersGuyana· 2025-10-16
Jamaica under Michael Manley declared the Caribbean to be a zone of peace.
‘Dangerous and horrible’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-16Blake mentioned that they got the beach from the late prime minister, Mr Michael Manley.
Plaintiffs in Flankers/Providence Beach lawsuit head back to court in November | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-07
Michael Manley is noted for being brought onstage by Bob Marley during the One Love Peace Concert.
Jamaica Music Museum a treasure trove of musical objects | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-04
In 1991, when Michael Manley established such a commission, it was chaired by respected, retired Court of Appeal Justice, James Kerr.
Editorial | A new committee | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-03
Michael Manley is referred to as a political phenomenon and former Prime Minister.
Mark Wignall | This has happened before | In FocusJamaica· 2025-09-22
Michael Manley collaborated with Edward Seaga to produce a legacy called National Housing Trust.
Gordon Robinson | Begin again! | In FocusJamaica· 2025-09-22
More than 50 years later, I can recall what Michael Manley said at each podium.
Orville Taylor | Time didn’t come; but surveys didn’t lie | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-07
Orlando Patterson served as special adviser to former Prime Minister Michael Manley.
Cedric Stephens | Lessons in financial resilience | BusinessJamaica· 2025-09-07
Michael Manley’s terms in office were dictated by his personal eccentricities and passion for the poor.
Lance Neita | The case of the malfunctioning mic | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-01
Michael Manley is mentioned as an example of a leader who delivered a rousing speech.
Francis Wade | Staff engagement through AI | BusinessJamaica· 2025-08-31
Michael Manley famously declared a strong crowd at a rally in 1980, which his party ultimately lost.
Firing up the faithful | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-31
