P. J. Patterson
P. J. Patterson is a prominent Jamaican politician who served as Prime Minister from 1992 to 2006, making him the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history. Known for his significant contributions to nation-building, Patterson played a crucial role in reducing political partisanship and enhancing the electoral system in Jamaica. His leadership is respected both regionally and globally, and he is often recognized for his visionary initiatives aimed at societal improvement.
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P.J. Patterson is a former prime minister who attempted a values campaign three decades ago.
Editorial | Rebuilding values | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-05-28
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
Retired former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is calling for African and European nations to support Cuba as it confronts a deepening fuel crisis.
Debt to Cuba | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-23
Former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has expressed his 'indescribable' personal torment over the deepening political and humanitarian crisis in Cuba.
PJ Patterson agonising over Cuba crisis
Guyana· 2026-02-23
Former Jamaican Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has expressed his 'indescribable' personal torment over the deepening political and humanitarian crisis in Cuba.
Patterson agonising over Cuba crisis | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-22P J Patterson is a former Prime Minister of Jamaica and a signatory to the statement supporting Cuba.
A plea for Cuba - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2026-02-21
Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson of Jamaica is advocating for the end of the US embargo on Cuba.
Former CARICOM Heads urge US to rescind Cuban oil embargoGuyana· 2026-02-21The Asset Tax was introduced in January 2003 under then Prime Minister P. J. Patterson.
House OKs income tax relief for companies that helped workers after Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-11
P. J. Patterson announced the diversion of $5 billion from the NHT to the Education Transformation Fund.
Morris bats for end to ‘raiding’ of NHT | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-09
Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson was a guest at Melissa and Jolyan's wedding.
PRAYING FOR JUSTICE | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-02-06
P.J. Patterson is a former Prime Minister who appointed Ward as ambassador.
Massive Caribbean American farewell for Ambassador Curtis Ward | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-29
P.J. Patterson is referenced as a former prime minister of Jamaica in a hypothetical scenario regarding US demands.
Letter of the Day | Whose oil is it – Venezuela’s or US’s? | LettersJamaica· 2025-12-25
P.J. Patterson is the former Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Letter of the Day | Jamaica has lost a giant | LettersJamaica· 2025-11-28
Former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson says small island states like Jamaica must demand climate justice.
Patterson: Vulnerable countries must demand climate justice | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-26
Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson, a close friend, called him an iconic pioneer whose creative genius ensures his immortality.
Jimmy Cliff’s songs of hope and humanity leave lasting impact, leaders say | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-25
P.J. Patterson is a former Prime Minister of Jamaica.
Jimmy Cliff crosses last river | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-25
Retired former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson has indicated that the island’s two main political parties and parliamentary system must be pivotal in the rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Patterson: Include political parties, churches and artistes in rebuilding process | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-06The prime minister at the time, P.J. Patterson, established a quango called the Office of National Reconstruction.
Editorial | A consensus path to recover | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-11-01
The national aspirations were clearly expressed by the Most Honourable P.J. Patterson.
Lloyd Barnett | Removing monarchy and Jamaicanisation of the Constitution | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-27
P. J. Patterson is one of the former Jamaican prime ministers who signed the declaration asserting the Caribbean's sovereignty.
Editorial | Former leaders right | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-27
P.J. Patterson is one of the former prime ministers who signed the joint statement urging peace in the Caribbean.
Former Caribbean leaders including 2 former Belizean Prime Ministers urge peace as U.S.-Venezuela tensions rise in regional waters
Belize· 2025-10-25P.J. Patterson is a former prime minister of Jamaica who expressed concern about the US military build-up in the Caribbean.
Former Caribbean leaders concerned about US military action in Caribbean regionGuyana· 2025-10-24
P.J. Patterson is a former prime minister of Jamaica who expressed concern about US military action in the Caribbean.
Patterson and Golding among former PMs concerned about US military action in Caribbean region | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-24P.J. Patterson, a former Prime Minister of Jamaica, criticized US drone attacks in Caribbean waters.
CARICOM leaders meet to discuss US request to Grenada | World NewsJamaica· 2025-10-22
P.J. Patterson is the former Jamaican Prime Minister who condemned the attacks on small boats in the Caribbean.
It should not be difficult for Venezuela to now understand how Guyanese feel given its own threats and border military buildupGuyana· 2025-10-18
Former Jamaican Prime Minister P. J. Patterson recently warned that the pledge of peace is under threat.
Ronald Sanders | A new world order — or formal admission of the old? | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-10-18
Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is describing the United States drone attacks on vessels in Caribbean waters as fundamentally dangerous.
Former Jamaica PM Patterson decries US drone strikes on vessels in Caribbean watersGuyana· 2025-10-16
Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson is describing the United States drone attacks on vessels in Caribbean waters as fundamentally dangerous.
‘Dangerous and horrible’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-16P.J. Patterson is recognized as the architect of Jamaica’s modern infrastructure revolution and a former Prime Minister.
John Junor | Get the record straight on P.J. Patterson’s legacy | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-26
He directed Jamaica’s participation in the creation of the CCJ.
A.J. Nicholson | Fresh start advocated, Prime Minister | In FocusJamaica· 2025-09-22
