PJ Patterson
PJ Patterson is a prominent Jamaican politician who served as the Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1992 to 2006, making him the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history. A member of the People's National Party, Patterson played a significant role in shaping Jamaica's political landscape during his tenure, focusing on economic reforms and social development. He was also instrumental in promoting regional integration in the Caribbean and has contributed to various international and regional organizations, including the Commonwealth. His leadership in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2007 was key in rejecting the idea of 'associate membership' in the Commonwealth, emphasizing the importance of full sovereignty among member nations.
Born on Apr 10, 1935 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 3,147 | $15,000 | 16$ |
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Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
PJ Patterson is a former Prime Minister of Jamaica who reflects on the legacy of Curtis Ward.
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Jamaica:
PJ Patterson was a leader of the People’s National Party under whom Portia Simpson Miller climbed the ranks.
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Jamaica:
Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson is urging Jamaica and Jamaicans to rebuild with resilience as they move forward from the disaster.
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Paraguay:
PJ Patterson is among the former leaders voicing worries about the military buildup in the region.
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Jamaica:
Then Prime Minister PJ Patterson designated the area a disaster zone after Hurricane Ivan struck in 2004.
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Jamaica:
Former Jamaican prime minister PJ Patterson is among a group of ex-heads of government in the Caribbean who have urged a pull-back to avoid any undermining of peace.
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Jamaica:
Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson wrote to both leaders on December 2, 2021, emphasizing the need for unity in constitutional reform.
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Jamaica:
When the commission was reconstituted in 1993 by Mr Manley’s successor, PJ Patterson, with largely the same members, the constitutional lawyer, Lloyd Barnett, became the chairman.
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Guyana:
Holness equalled the record of retired former prime minister PJ Patterson, who is the longest serving prime minister to date.
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Guyana:
Holness equalled the record of retired former prime minister PJ Patterson, who is the longest serving prime minister to date.
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