must take place at least once every five years, without term limits. The former Jamaica Prime Minister is to deal with the challenges facing the island-nations, coastal states and territories of the region and their 'strategy for change.' Dame Billie is scheduled to look at the 'way forward for the Caribbean.' The conference is to be officially opened by Sarah Wescot-Williams, leader of the government of St. Together, these ten (10) Jamaican Prime Ministers have contributed to the 50 year growth of this nation in one way or the other. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government and is appointed by the President. She was conferred with the honour of the Order of the Nation in May 2006. She has served for over 17 years as a cabinet Minister with portfolio responsibility for the Ministries of Labour and Social Security, Local Government, Tourism, Community Development and Sport, at different times. The term of a prime minister may depend on the country, but the usual case for the prime minister to serve as long as his government stays in power and not for any fixed term. Portia Simpson Miller was installed for the second time as Prime Minister following the victory of the People's National Party (PNP) in the December elections. She is also currently our present Prime Minister taking office on January 05, 2012. She is Jamaica's seventh Prime Minister serving from Mato September 10, 2007. Portia Simpson-Miller She is The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.