Portia-Simpson Miller

thumb Portia Lucretia Simpson-Miller (born December 12, 1945) is a Jamaican politician who served as Prime Minister of Jamaica from 2006 to 2007 and from 2012 to 2016. She was leader of the People's National Party from 2005 to 2017 and Leader of the Opposition from 2007 to 2012 and from 2016 to 2017. Quotes 2006 Today is a truly historic day in the life of this nation. A girl from Wood Hall in deep rural St. Catherine has become Prime Minister of Jamaica, a true manifestation of the Jamaican Dream. This indicates that any child, regardless of circumstances, can rise to the top. Portia Simpson-Miller, in her inaugural address as Jamaica's first female prime minister, published in "Inaugural Address by the Hon. Portia Lucretia Simpson Miller", Jamaica Information Service (March 31, 2006). Without women sharing fully in the task of leadership, the world has been running at a little less than half its strength. Portia Simpson-Miller, speaking at an event organized by Women in Leadership, in "Remarks by Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller to Women in Leadership", Jamaica Information Service (November 2, 2006). 2012 My administration will not engage in a blame-game. We will present the facts to the Jamaican people, based on rigorous analysis. Portia Simpson-Miller, in her second inaugural address, published in "Inaugural Address", National Library of Jamaica (January 5, 2012). I love the Queen (Elizabeth II); she is a beautiful lady. But I think time come. Portia Simpson-Miller, discussing Jamaica's transition toward a republic, quoted in "Jamaica will become a republic, new prime minister vows", The Guardian (January 6, 2012). External links Category:1945 births Category:Living people Category:Women politicians in Jamaica Category:Prime Ministers of Jamaica Category:Women born in the 1940s