Portia Simpson Miller

World Leader

Birthday December 12, 1945

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Wood Hall, Jamaica

Age 78 years old

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About

Jamaica's first female Prime Minister who was elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2012. She has also served her country as its Minister of Defense and its Minister of Development, Information and Sports.

Before Fame

She started out as a public servant in her hometown, and then joined the Jamaican parliament.

Trivia

During her time in the Prime Minister's office, she took a stand for Jamaican independence from the British, and publicly supported the rights of gays and lesbians.

Family Life

She married Errald Miller, the former CEO of Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd.

Associated With

She and Kim Campbell, the first female PM of Canada, broke new ground for women politicians globally.