Portia Simpson-Miller is a Jamaican politician who served as the Prime Minister of Jamaica from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2016. She is a member of the People's National Party (PNP) and was the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in Jamaica. Simpson-Miller has been involved in politics for several decades, advocating for social justice and economic development. Born on December 12, 1945, in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Simpson-Miller began her political career in the 1970s. She has held various positions within the PNP, including Minister of Labour and Social Security. Throughout her career, she has focused on issues such as poverty alleviation and women's rights, making significant contributions to Jamaican society.