Lisa Hanna

Lisa Hanna, born on August twentieth, nineteen seventy-five, is a multifaceted Jamaican personality known for her remarkable achievements as a model, beauty queen, and politician. She gained international fame when she was crowned Miss World in nineteen ninety-three, becoming the third Jamaican to hold this prestigious title. Her victory not only highlighted her beauty but also her commitment to social issues, which she has championed throughout her career.

In addition to her accomplishments in the beauty industry, Hanna has made significant contributions to Jamaican politics. As a member of the opposition People's National Party, she served as the Member of Parliament for Saint Ann South East. Her political career includes a notable tenure as Jamaica's Minister of Youth and Culture from two thousand twelve to two thousand sixteen, where she focused on youth empowerment and cultural development.

Hanna's political journey continued as she sought leadership within her party, becoming a candidate in the two thousand twenty People's National Party leadership election. Following the party's defeat in the two thousand twenty Jamaican general election and the resignation of Peter Phillips, she faced Mark Golding in a closely contested race, ultimately receiving one thousand four hundred forty-four votes to Golding's one thousand seven hundred forty votes, a difference of two hundred ninety-six votes.