She was the leader of the People's National Party from 2005 to 2017 and the Leader of the Opposition twice, from 2007 to 2012 and from 2016 to 2017. While serving as prime minister, Simpson-Miller retained the positions of Minister of Defence, Development, Information and …

Dec 8, 2024 · Portia Simpson Miller (born December 12, 1945, Wood Hall, St. Catherine parish, Jamaica) is a Jamaican politician who served as the country’s first female prime minister (2006–07; 2012–16). Portia Simpson received her early education at Marlie Hill Primary School and St. Martin’s High School.

Name: Portia Lucretia Simpson Miller Born: December 12, 1945 Industry: Government, Politics. History was made in Jamaica when on February 26, 2006 Mrs. Simpson-Miller was elected as the first female president of the People’s National Party (PNP) and on March 30, 2006 when she was sworn in as Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister.

Mar 23, 2024 · In 2006, Portia Simpson Miller achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman to serve as the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Her tenure was marked by a focus on poverty alleviation, education, and healthcare reforms.

Mrs. Simpson Miller was the leading architect of Jamaica’s Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development, the Honourable Prime Minister has been tireless in promoting and strengthening urban renewal and community development, leading to fundamental reforms in local government.

Portia Simpson-Miller was born on December 12, 1945 in the rural community of Wood Hall, St. Catherine. She received her formal education at the Marlie Hill Primary School; the former St. Martin’s High School and Jamaica Commercial Institute.

Portia Lucretia Simpson-Miller, Order of the Nation (ON), Member of Parliament (December 12, 1945 - ) is a Jamaican politician and was the country's Prime Minister from March 30, 2006 to September 11, 2007 and again from January 5, 2012 to March 3, 2016. She was Jamaica's first female Prime Minister.

The leading architect of Jamaica’s Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development, Mrs. Simpson Miller has been tireless in promoting and strengthening urban renewal and community development, which have led to fundamental reforms in local government.

Candidate - Portia Simpson Miller. pnpjamaica.com, May 14, 2007, pp. 1-5. The Hon. Mrs. Portia Simpson-Miller, Minister of Local Government, Community Development & Sports . JIS, January 6, 2005.

The first woman prime minister of Jamaica was Portia Simpson Miller. She served as the country’s prime minister twice, in 2006–07 and 2012–16. She was born Portia Lucretia Simpson on December 12, 1945, in Wood Hall, St. Catherine parish, Jamaica. She received her early education at Marlie Hill Primary School and St. Martin’s High School.