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	P. J. Patterson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Patterson served in a variety of cabinet posts under Prime Minister Michael Manley, both in the 1970s, and during Manley's second prime ministership at the end of the 1980s and beginning of the 1990s.
		Patterson is said to be Jamaica's first fl Prime Minister (but see Hugh Shearer), and campaigned on a message of returning the country to the hands of its racial majority.
		Patterson is a graduate of the University of the West Indies Mona Campus, and the London School of Economics.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Percival_Patterson (265 words)

	Prime Minister of Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Patterson's ascension to the Office of the Prime Minister was a fitting culmination of over 20 years of distinguished service to the State, including the holding of various senior Cabinet positions.
		Patterson was appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1984.
		Patterson is also the former Chairman of the IX Summit of the Group of 15 (G-15), the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and is currently Chairman of its Prime Ministerial Sub-committee on External Negotiations.
	www.mfaft.gov.jm /Leaders/prime_minister.htm (869 words)

	JAMAICA - A premier caribbean travel destination featuring the resort areas of Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, ...
		Patterson’s involvement in politics began while he was a student at the University of The West Indies (UWI).
		Patterson has gained the respect of his colleagues, locally and regionally and is well respected internationally for his work towards Caribbean economic and political integration, making representations on behalf of the Caribbean region to bodies such as the United Nations, the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group (ACP) and the European Union.
		Patterson served as Chairman of the Eleventh Summit of the Group of 15 (G-15), and of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
	www.visitjamaica.com /about_jamaica/great_jamaicans_general.aspx?guid=0acef82b-cc6e-45be-91c7-26ae165156a6 (399 words)

	[25 Sep 1997]: PRESS CONFERENCE BY PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA
		At a Headquarters press conference this morning, Prime Minister Percival James Patterson of Jamaica told correspondents that the proposed reforms of the United Nations system should ensure that the Organization continued to focus on those issues which were of concern to the majority of the world's population.
		Patterson, who is also the current Chairman of the Council of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), said reforms should be geared towards broadening the basis of participation and decision-making without enhancing the already considerable powers vested in a few large States.
		Patterson said it was difficult to understand why some nations wanted a reduction in their contributions while insisting on maintaining their rights and powers.
	www.un.org /News/briefings/docs/1997/19970925.jamaicap.html (779 words)

	washingtonpost.com: Jamaica Spared Direct Blow but Still Hit Hard
		Patterson said the known 11 dead included eight people who drowned in a storm surge at Portland Point, the southernmost tip of the country, two people killed by falling trees and a woman who died during childbirth because she could not get to a hospital during the storm.
		According to Patterson and local news reports, there was widespread flooding across the nation because of Ivan, which continued to dump massive amounts of rain on Jamaica well into Saturday evening, even as its eye bore down on the Cayman Islands.
		Patterson, who ordered a state of public emergency Friday, giving police broad arrest powers in the face of looting, announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew, to take effect immediately in specific areas of the country, from Kingston to Montego Bay in the northwest.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A14244-2004Sep11?language=printer (1094 words)

	Jamaica Gleaner - Mr Patterson's empty promises - Sunday \| October 27, 2002
		Patterson "...cognisant of the respective roles accorded us by the people." Does this mean that he intends to co-opt Opposition Leader Mr.
		Patterson has presided over the greatest period of joblessness and business failures this country has ever known.
		Patterson thinks he has up his sleeve that will refloat the private sector, not when manufacturing, agriculture and service (except finance and its addiction to Treasury Bills) have been in steep decline for several years.
	www.jamaica-gleaner.com /gleaner/20021027/cleisure/cleisure3.html (900 words)

	Percival Patterson
		Percival James Patterson is the current Prime Minister of Jamaica.
		He originally assumed the office after Michael Manley resigned in 1992 and has since been re-elected three times.
		The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/pe/Percival_Patterson.html (48 words)

	CNN.com - Jamaican prime minister recovers after collapse - November 17, 2001
		Patterson was released Friday from University Hospital and is being treated by doctors at his home, Campbell said.
		Percival James Patterson, 66, has led Jamaica as prime minister since 1992 and experiences widespread popularity in his country.
		Patterson is seen as the PNP's greatest drawing card and his tireless campaign efforts for re-election in May 2002 have led to a recent upswing in support for the party, although it is still behind in the polls.
	archives.cnn.com /2001/WORLD/americas/11/16/jamaica.pm (202 words)

	Prime Minister tells Diaspora, Take leadership in fight against crime and violence
		Though Patterson’s remarks were specific to the experience of Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, the universal applications of his analyses and his prescriptions afforded a rare glimpse into what could be the germinal stage of global strategies to protect and project fundamental values of African heritage and culture.
		Patterson did not equivocate in demanding removal of illegal weapons, and the dismantling of the illegal drug trade.
		He encouraged NAJASO members to be part of the solution by recognizing their vital interest in stemming the tide of crime and violence, by not participating in rumor mongering that denigrate the national culture, and by making their voice be heard as celebrants of Jamaica’s rich culture.
	www.exodusnews.com /worldnews/world022.htm (589 words)

	Another hit- from Guyana: Land of Six Peoples
		Prime Minister Patterson, on the other hand, told CANA in a brief telephone conversation from his official residence yesterday, "Now that we have exchanged letters on the matter of concern, we will together seek to resolve the differences in the interest of the Caribbean to which we are committed".
		Patterson's letter of May 17 to Arthur reportedly raised questions about the accuracy and nature of criticisms at the recent meeting in Port-of-Spain of the Community's Ministers of Foreign Affairs that alluded to the Jamaica Prime Minister and the Chairman of the RNM chairman.
		Patterson is also one of five members of the Bureau of South Summit that represents at least 137 member states.
	www.landofsixpeoples.com /news/nc00531.htm (738 words)

	Jamaica Country Guide - History and Government - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Elections in April 1993 confirmed Patterson in the post with a landslide victory, and the PNP under Patterson has been in power ever since.
		Patterson has now been in power for a decade while his opposite number, Edward Seaga, remains leader of the Jamaica Labour Party, despite losing three elections in a row.
		Patterson now seems amenable to disposing of what he has recently described as “this last vestige of colonialism”, indicating that he wished to see the necessary change to the constitution enacted before his retirement from office in 2007.
	www.columbusguides.com /data/jam/jam580.asp (638 words)

	UN General Assembly... - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		Prime Minister PJ Patterson, speaking Saturday for 134 of the world's developing nations, including China, echoed many leaders when he reminded UN members that the world was nowhere close to meeting development targets.
		Patterson, speaking as chairman of the G77, on the theme 'For a Stronger and more Effective United Nations', referred to the latest Human Development Report (UNDP), saying one-fifth of humanity survive on less than US$1 per day and 2.5 billion people fail to earn US$2 daily.
		Patterson appealed for "policy space" for developing countries to act effectively, saying the timing and quality of the resource flows were important for their development agenda.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20050917T220000-0500_88637_OBS_UN_GENERAL_ASSEMBLY____.asp (590 words)

	Jamaica Trade Point Film Industry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Percival James Patterson is the first Prime Minister of Jamaica to have been sworn in for an unprecedented third term.
		Patterson studied law at the London School of Economics (LSE) and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor of Laws Degree.
		Patterson's distinguished Cabinet career began in 1972, with his appointment as Minister of Tourism.
	www.jamaicatradepoint.com /JAThings/pj.asp (416 words)

	AllRefer.com - P. J. Patterson (Haiti History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Patterson (Percival James Patterson), 1935–;, Jamaican political leader, prime minister of Jamaica (1992–;).
		In 1989 he became deputy prime minister under Michael Manley, and when Manley resigned in 1992 Patterson was appointed party leader and prime minister.
		He won an electoral victory the next year and was returned to power in 1997 and 2002.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/P/PattersnPJ.html (212 words)

	percival_patterson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Percival Noel James Patterson tells the story of the time he was hosting an Independence Day anniversary reception one night at Vale Royal, the prime minister's official residence.
		In response, Jamaican Prime Minister Percival Patterson said in late August that the case for decriminalization was andquot;persuasive.andquot; However, he added the...
		It represents an about-face from the previous hard-line stance by the Percival Patterson administration, which had in the past refused to consider repealing the âBuggery Actâ or hear any arguments...
	percival_patterson.networklive.org (301 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Patterson Percival James (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Patterson, Percival James (1935-), Jamaican politician, Prime Minister of Jamaica (1992-).
		Born in St Andrews, Jamaica, Patterson’s father was a...
		In 1732, the British philanthropists James Oglethorpe and John Percival secured a royal charter to establish a colony in the area, providing for a...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Patterson_Percival_James.html (98 words)

	iafrica.com \| news \| world news Jamaica warns Haiti over frozen relations
		Jamaican Prime Minister Percival Patterson warned Haiti on Tuesday that freezing relations with Kingston and the Caribbean Community would benefit no one.
		Patterson said on Tuesday that Jamaica had not yet received official notice of the rupture in diplomatic ties.
		Patterson said he agreed to host Aristide only after consulting other Caricom leaders.
	iafrica.com /news/worldnews/310108.htm (605 words)

	Patterson, P. J. on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		(Percival James Patterson), 1935-, Jamaican political leader, prime minister of Jamaica (1992-).
		Magazines and Newspapers for: Patterson, P. Schawk's James J. Patterson Named 2005 Chicago CFO of the Year.
		Application of pop-up satellite archival tag technology to estimate postrelease survival of white marlin (Tetrapturus albidus) caught on circle and straight-shank ("J") hooks in the western North Atlantic recreational...
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/p/pattersnp1j1.asp (483 words)

	Jamaica Leader Backs Idea of Decriminalizing Ganja [Free Republic]
		Jamaican Prime Minister Percival Patterson said on Monday that he found ``persuasive'' arguments for decriminalizing the private use of ganja, the local term for marijuana, or cannabis.
		Patterson, who is on a private visit to Washington, told reporters he wanted parliament to discuss the commission's report in the autumn and the government would then recommend whatever legislative amendments were needed.
		Patterson said that as part of a decriminalization process, Jamaica would have to take some diplomatic steps because of international treaties and agreements it had signed.
	www.freerepublic.com /forum/a3b8b90196b4f.htm (880 words)

	PM Anthony Pays Tribute to Jamaica's PJ Patterson
		At a special dinner at the Sandals Grande Resort and Spa in the north of the island on Thursday, July 1st, 2004, Prime Minister Anthony said it was important to acclaim the efforts of the distinguished integrationist while he was still alive.
		“PJ Patterson has been recognized as a thoughtful and analytical mind, whose capacity to focus on the incisive issues is legendary,” said Dr. Anthony, adding that no Caribbean leader since the founding fathers had presided over CARICOM with the sagacity of PJ Patterson.
		According to Prime Minister Anthony, the Jamaican leader is a recognized face of the Third World and a distinguished voice of the Caribbean, which is respected in the corridors of international power, as in the ghettos of the dispossessed.
	www.stlucia.gov.lc /pr2004/july/pm_anthony_pays_tribute_to_jamaicas_pj_patterson.htm (358 words)

	PJ Patterson makes first visit
		The invitation to visit was extended to Mr Patterson by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce (CICC).
		Mr Patterson is slated to be the official guest speaker at CICC’s 40th Anniversary main event on 24 September.
		Honorary Consul for Jamaica in Cayman, Robert Hamaty, explained, “Mr Patterson is one of the leading Caribbean figures as far as CARICOM is concerned.
	www.caymannetnews.com /2005/07/888/jamaican/visit.shtml (746 words)

	BlackIssue
		P.J. Patterson was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term in October 2002.
		Born in 1935, P.J. Patterson became an active member of the People's National Party in the 1950s, serving during 1972-80 in a number of portfolios, including minister of finance and deputy prime minister.
		A lawyer by training, Patterson became prime minister and party leader in 1992 after Michael Manley resigned, proceeding to win elections in 1993 and 1997.
	www.blackissue.com /Jamaica.htm (459 words)

	Jamaican PM Calls for South-South Cooperation : NOLA Indymedia
		Beijing, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Jamaican Prime Minister, Percival Patterson, called for the enhancement of south-south relations in a speech at the China-Jamaica Business Forum opened in Shanghai, economic and financial crossroads of this Asian nation.
		In that respect, Patterson underlined the willingness of the two governments to work together to achieve prosperity and eradicate poverty.
		Patterson travelled to this country for the first time in 1998, soon after taking office.
	neworleans.indymedia.org /news/2005/06/3507.php (189 words)

	ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Haitian demonstrators demand Aristide's return as new PM mulls cabinet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Aristide has expressed a wish to return temporarily to the Caribbean with his wife and to be reunited with their two young children, who are currently in the United States," Patterson said in a statement issued in Jamaica's capital of Kingston.
		Aristide is to travel to Jamaica with his wife, Mildred, and may spend eight to 10 weeks there, the statement said.
		Patterson said Aristide was making final arrangements for permanent residence outside the region.
	www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/AllDocsByUNID/7f9ec6185d7ecde949256e550027ef0d (618 words)

	Percival Patterson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		El Percival honorable derecho Noel James Patterson (llevado de abril el 10 de 1935) es el primer ministro actual de Jamaica (desde 1992) y es el líder del partido nacional de la gente jamaicana.
		Patterson es ministro de la largo-porcio'n de Jamaica primer.
		Patterson ha sido instrumental en el arreglo para que Aristide tome la residencia temporal en Jamaica durante el pleito de Aristide contra los Estados Unidos y Francia que acusaba los países de secuestrarlo.
	www.yotor.net /wiki/es/pe/Percival%20Patterson.htm (225 words)

	Freedom in the World 1998-99: Jamaica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Confidence in Prime Minister Percival Patterson’s unprecedented second full term was reaffirmed in local elections held in September 1998, as the ruling People’s National Party (PNP) garnered 75 percent of the vote and took possession of the capital and all 13 rural parishes.
		Patterson’s pet project, a proposed referendum on constitutional reform, was postponed until 1999, after he agreed that election reforms must first be completed.
		Meanwhile, the Patterson government continued to confront labor unrest and an unrelenting crime wave.
	www.freedomhouse.org /survey99/country/jamaica.html (937 words)

	Freedom in the World 1999 - 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		In response, in July Prime Minister Percival J. Patterson put the army at the head of efforts to suppress gang warfare prevalent throughout the capital, giving it broad powers to conduct weapons searches and impose curfews.
		Confidence in Patterson’s unprecedented second full term was reaffirmed in local elections held in September 1998, as the ruling PNP gained 75 percent of the vote and took possession of the capital and all 13 rural parishes.
		In July, Vivian Blake, the alleged leader of a gang known as the Shower Posse, was extradited to the United States to face charges in a Miami court for participation in hundreds of murders, mostly drug-related, in the United States in the 1980s.
	www.freedomhouse.org /research/freeworld/2000/countryratings/jamaica.htm (569 words)

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