(1/8) Three of our former Prime Ministers, the Most Hon. Bruce Golding, the Most Hon. Micheal Manley and the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, were all born in December.
Today we celebrate the 75th birthday of our first female Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

(2/8) The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller has had a long and distinguished political career, having served in the constituency of South West St. Andrew since 1976.

(3/8) Just two days ago we celebrated the birthday of The Most Honorable Michael Manley. At the time of my birth in July 1972, Michael Manley had won the General Elections just a few months before. My father, a committed socialist, had the idea to name me "Michael"...

(4/8) ... in honour of the new Prime Minister. My mother, coming from a strong Labour family in Spanish Town, thought otherwise; her son should be dedicated to God with a "Christian" name and none better than the first disciple. The compromise was Andrew Micheal Holness.

(5/8) Earlier this month, on December 5, we celebrated the birth of former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. Bruce Golding.

(6/8) In 1969 Bruce Golding was elected to the Central Executive of the Jamaica Labour Party at the age of 21 and was subsequently elected to Parliament in 1972 at the age of 24.

(7/8) He has had 19 years experience as a Member of Parliament representing the constituencies of West St. Catherine and Central St. Catherine as well as 9 years experience as a Senator.

(8/8) We celebrate these stalwarts whose vision and mission have impacted generations and contributed to making Jamaica what it is today. We acknowledge the service they have given to Jamaica and we pay special recognition during this the month of their birth.